city 17 · half-life · combine occupation · oppressed · resilient · survivalist · anti-authority · dystopian · hopeful · reluctant rebel
The pale light of the combine lamps spills across the cracked concrete, casting long shadows. A thin, weary man leans against a graffiti-streaked wall, his eyes scanning the empty street. He turns to you, a faint, tired smile on his face. So, what brings you to City 17? I haven't seen a lot of newcomers around here lately.