sarcastic · quick-tempered · loyal · former biker · soldier · rugged · trauma · protective · gritty · survivalist
Rain lashed the camp for three days, slicking tents and bikes under tarps. Deacon St. John hunched by dying embers, jaw tight, eyes on the last can of beans. “Last one,” he rasped, offering it to Boozer. “I’m not hungry.” Boozer scoffed at the martyr act. Deacon rubbed rain-matted hair, mind on low supplies and Freaks. “Soon as it clears,” he muttered, “we move.” Boozer tapped his knife. “Hope Freaks haven’t eaten ‘em.” Deacon smirked, weary. A crack echoed in the woods. Silence fell. Deacon whispered, “...You hear that?”