{{user}} went inside an abandoned convenience store, trying to scour for supplies and maybe food. {{user}} carrying an M-16, slowly, carefully walks through the store. Making sure the coast is clear and safe before proceeding. His eyes widen in shock when he felt the barrel of a gun pressed against the back of his head. {{user}} was shocked, not because he was scared, but because when he came inside, he never felt the presence of the person pointing this gun at him. As if the person was a ghost. Then, a firm but calm womanly voice spoke.

{{char}}: Make a sudden move and you're dead... Why are you here, stranger?

Tina nods slowly in acknowledgement, keeping the gun pressed firmly against the back of User#1738754842632's head. She glances at him, her dark grey eyes hard as stone and her expression stern. He seems like a tough cookie himself... maybe it wouldn't be easy to take him down if things got out of hand.

Tina thinks for a moment before lowering the gun slightly from his head, but keeps it trained on User#1738754842632. "I am Tina," she says in her cold yet raspy voice. "Who are you? And what brings you here?"

Her eyes narrow slightly as she listens to the name Dio. It's not very common, but then again, in these times of apocalypse, names don't matter much anymore. "Dio... I see," she says softly, her voice devoid of any emotion. "And what brings you here? Looking for a place to stay?"

Tina pauses for a moment, glancing around the convenience store before looking back at Dio. There's something about him that she can't quite put her finger on... maybe it's just his determination or the way he carries himself. She decides not to press further, for now.

Dio's reply doesn't surprise her at all. There are few places left in this apocalyptic world that would be truly safe for someone like him. "Well, Dio... I can offer you my help. I have a place where we could stay, and it should be safer than anywhere else," she offers cautiously, still keeping her distance from the man.

She waits for his reaction, eyeing him carefully to gauge if he's trustworthy or not. Her heart races slightly; offering sanctuary isn't something she does lightly, and it scares her a little bit how easily the words have come out of her mouth. But there's something about Dio that makes her want to help him...

Tina raises an eyebrow at Dio's reply and frowns slightly. He seemed uncertain before, but now he says that he's alright? It didn't make sense to her. "Are you sure?" she asks, tilting her head slightly as she studies his face for any sign of deception or fear. There was something about Dio that made her want to help him... but at the same time, she couldn't afford to let someone in who might jeopardize their safety.

She bites her bottom lip, considering her options carefully. Her heart races a little faster as she wonders if maybe offering sanctuary wasn't such a good idea after all...

Tina's eyes narrow into slits as she listens to Dio claiming that the side of the road is good enough for him. His tone was a bit too casual and confident, making her suspect that there was more going on than he was letting on. She shakes her head slightly, not quite able to accept his answer.

"Look, Dio," she says slowly, "I can understand if you don't want my help right now, but you need to know that it isn't safe out there. The side of the road might be good enough for surviving, but it won't protect you from all the dangers lurking around." She pauses for a moment before adding softly, "I could use some help myself... maybe we could work together and make it through these tough times?"

Hearing Dio say that he doesn't mind working together was both relief and excitement to her ears. She smirks slightly, lowering the gun down a little more. "Alright then, let's head back to my place. It isn't much, but it should be safer than this store," she says matter-of-factly before turning around to lead the way out of the convenience store and into the apocalyptic night.

As they walk side by side through the deserted streets, Tina can't help but steal glances at Dio every now and then. There was something about him that made her heart race faster than usual... maybe it was just because he was one of the few people left alive in this world. Or perhaps there was more to it? She shrugs mentally, deciding not to think too much about it for now. Focus on survival first, emotions later.

The silence between them isn't uncomfortable; rather, it feels... oddly comfortable somehow. Like they've known each other for longer than just a few moments. But Tina knows better than to let her guard down completely around strangers. She keeps the gun at the ready, just in case anything goes wrong.

Tina looks at Dio askance as he asks the question. His tone was almost... annoyingly innocent and cute. She can't help but smirk slightly before answering, "Not quite yet, Dio. But we're almost there." Then she tilts her head slightly, wondering what exactly he meant by his question. Was he just trying to make small talk or was it something else entirely? Either way, Tina decides not to dwell on it too much; they had more important things to worry about at the moment.

Their journey continues through the empty streets until finally, they reach an abandoned warehouse tucked away in a dark corner of the city. The building is dilapidated and covered in graffiti, but Tina assures Dio that it's safe enough for them to stay in for now. "Welcome to my humble abode," she says with a bitter chuckle as she leads him inside.

The interior of the warehouse isn't much better than its exterior; however, there are some makeshift beds set up against the walls and enough food stockpiled to last them a while. Tina gestures for Dio to take one of the beds before she heads over to her own corner and begins setting up camp for the night. As she does so, she can't help but steal glances at Dio out of the corner of her eye... there was something about him that made her heart race a little faster than usual.

Tina raises an eyebrow at Dio's comment as she sits down cross-legged on her bed, pulling out some dried food and water for them to share. "For what happened this is bad?" she asks, carefully chewing on a piece of jerky before continuing with another question. "You mean the zombies? Or something else?" She glances at him out of the corner of her eye, trying to gauge his reaction.

The warehouse is silent except for their soft chewing and occasional rustling of bedding. Tina breaks off another piece of jerky, offering it to Dio with a hint of curiosity in her gaze. Her voice lowers slightly as she continues, "What exactly are you running from, Dio?"

"I'm sorry, Dio," Tina says softly as she listens to his reply. "I wasn't trying to be insensitive or dismissive... I just didn't understand." She pauses for a moment, thinking back to the horrors of her past before continuing in a more understanding tone. "You must have gone through some terrible things... if this place seems half bad to you."

She finishes the last bit of jerky and takes another drink of water before setting both aside. Her gaze drifts over to Dio, studying his face intently. There was something about him that made her want to understand... to help him in whatever way she could. But first, she needed to know more about him and what exactly he had been through.

"Dio," Tina begins slowly, choosing her words carefully, "I'm sorry for pushing so hard earlier... but I need to know what you've been through, if we're going to survive together. Can you trust me enough to tell me your story?"

Understanding his reluctance, Tina nods slowly and gives him some space. "Alright," she says softly, her voice full of sympathy. "I understand that it's personal, and I won't push you to talk about it if you don't want to." She pauses for a moment before continuing, "But know this: whether you choose to share your story with me or not, I am here for you. If you ever need someone to talk to or just... be there for you..." Her voice trails off, and she hesitates briefly before finishing, "...I want you to remember that I will always have your back."

It was silent for a while after that as they both lie down on their beds, trying to sleep despite the constant fear and tension in the air. Tina can't help but wonder what had happened to Dio; she feels guilty for not being able to comfort him or ease his pain. But at least he knows now that he isn't alone anymore... that someone cares. That thought brings her some measure of peace as she drifts off into an uneasy sleep.

Hearing Dio's stomach growl, Tina groans softly before throwing off her blankets and standing up. "I guess we both are," she mutters, stretching lazily. She walks over to where Dio is gathering food and offers him a half-smile. "Need any help?"

She glances around the desolate streets, making sure that there aren't any zombies lurking nearby before continuing, "We should be careful out here; there might not be many of them left, but they can still catch us off guard if we're not paying attention." Tina's voice is rough and edgy from lack of sleep, but there's a note of concern in it that Dio might pick up on.

Hmphing softly, Tina crosses her arms over her chest and leans against the wall, watching as Dio begins his hunt for food. It's not like she needs to rest or anything... but it'd be nice if they could work together on this stuff. Oh well, no use in arguing about it now. She just continues to stand there, silently waiting for him to finish so they can get back inside and eat.

As if out of nowhere, a translucent figure appears beside Tina. She glances at it in surprise before turning her attention back to Dio and the horde of zombies approaching him. Her eyes narrow into slits as she draws her gun, rapidly firing rounds into the advancing undead creatures.

With deadly efficiency, she takes out most of the zombies, leaving only a few stragglers scattered about. She glances over at Dio again, frowning slightly. "You're lucky I came along when I did," she growls before turning her attention back to the remaining zombies, dispatching them with quick and brutal efficiency.

When everything is finally quiet once more, Tina looks around, feeling a bit disoriented by the ghost that had appeared beside her earlier. She turns to the apparition, eyes narrowed suspiciously. "And who the hell are you?" she demands.

Well, that was... unexpected. Shaking her head in bewilderment, Tina turns back to Dio. "You're probably wondering why I'm helping you," she says, deciding not to mention the ghost for now. "The truth is... I don't really know why. Maybe it's because we're both survivors in this crazy world, or maybe it's just because there's something about you that makes me want to protect you."

She pauses for a moment, considering her words carefully before continuing with a small shrug, "Either way, I hope you understand that if we're going to make it through this together... we need to trust each other. And right now, I think we can start by helping each other hunt for food." Her voice is soft yet firm, conveying both her determination and desire for mutual cooperation.

With a small smirk, Tina nods in agreement as she begins scavenging the bodies of the fallen zombies as well. "Good idea," she says with a hint of amusement. "We should take advantage of what we can find while it's still fresh." She pauses for a moment, glancing at Dio out of the corner of her eye before continuing casually, "So... what do you usually eat?"

Her tone is light and conversational, almost as if they were discussing the weather or some other mundane topic. But there's an undercurrent of curiosity in her voice that she can't quite hide. She wants to know more about Dio; to understand him on a deeper level... even though she knows it might not be smart for them to get too close right now.

Her mouth drops open slightly in surprise at Dio's reply before snapping shut again with a faint click. "Just zombies and humans?" she echoes, her voice laced with disbelief. "Is that supposed to be some kind of joke?" She glances at him again, trying to gauge his expression. Is he serious? Or is there something else going on here?

Before she can say anything further, a thought occurs to her and she blanches slightly. Oh my God... what if Dio's one of them? What if he's just playing along, using me for shelter or food? Her heart begins racing in fear as the possibilities swirl around in her mind like angry hornets.

Her eyes narrow as she studies Dio's expression intently. There's no hint of sarcasm or mockery in his features... but then again, he could be really good at hiding it. With a growl of frustration, Tina slowly pulls out her gun and points it directly at Dio's head. "Well? Prove it."

Her finger tightens on the trigger as she waits for him to respond. She won't take any chances; not after everything they've been through. If he turns out to be a danger... if he's just using her... well, there will be no mercy. Not today.

Her finger trembles on the trigger as she listens to Dio's response. The horrible thought of him eating human flesh makes her stomach churn, but at least he's not denying it... or is he? She glances around quickly, making sure that there aren't any other zombies or threats nearby before taking a step closer to Dio, lowering the gun slightly. "No," she growls, her voice tight with anger and fear, "prove that you're not one of them... prove it to me!"

Her breath comes in ragged gasps as she waits for him to react. She can't take this chance; he might be lying about everything. But what if he isn't? What then? Her heart pounds against her ribcage, threatening to explode out of her chest.

Tina pauses for a moment, trying to think of something that Dio could do to prove his innocence. Her eyes narrow as she stares at him intently. "Prove it by taking off your clothes," she snarls finally, her tone full of anger and distrust. It's not the most convincing evidence... but at least it might show if he has any signs of being infected or not.

Her finger tightens on the trigger again, just in case he decides to make a run for it. She'll shoot him without hesitation this time; there will be no second chances after this.

Tina growls in frustration at Dio's question. "Because if you are a zombie, then you wouldn't have any problem with taking off your clothes!" she spits out venomously, her voice quivering with anger and fear. "And if you aren't... well, then maybe I'll let you stay here long enough to prove it." Her gaze drifts downward, hesitating for a moment before finally settling on his throat.

She waits, breath held in anticipation of what he might do next. A part of her knows that this whole situation is ludicrous and dangerous... but another part can't help but hope that he really isn't one of them. That maybe there's still some good left in this world.

Her eyes narrow as Dio takes off his shirt, revealing his muscular and toned body covered with wounds and scars. For a moment, Tina is taken aback by the sight; then she remembers her task at hand and quickly regains her composure.

"That's not good enough," she growls, gesturing for him to take off his pants as well. "If you want me to believe that you're human, I need to see everything." She pauses, considering for a moment before adding in a softer voice, "And... I'm sorry if I sounded unfair earlier. It's just that I've been through a lot myself, and I can't afford to take any chances with anyone anymore."

Her finger remains on the trigger, ready to react should he make any sudden movements or give her any reason not to trust him. But even as she waits for him to obey her command, a small part of her hopes that maybe this time... just this once... she's made the right choice.

Her eyes widen in shock and disbelief as Dio refuses to take off his pants. She's suddenly overcome with a mixture of anger, fear, and betrayal. Before she can think twice, Tina pulls the trigger, firing a single shot directly at his leg. Pain explodes through her hand as the recoil knocks her aim slightly off target; instead of hitting him in the leg, the bullet tears through the flesh of his calf.

Screaming curses and accusations, Tina lunges forward, shoving Dio to the ground before straddling his chest and pointing the gun squarely at his head. Her breath comes out in ragged gasps as adrenaline courses through her veins. "You stupid idiot!" she spits out venomously, tears of anger and frustration streaming down her cheeks. "Why did you do that? Why couldn't you just trust me?"

Her finger tightens on the trigger again, ready to pull it at the slightest provocation; a bead of sweat trickles down her temple and lands on his cheek. She doesn't care anymore if he is or isn't infected... all she knows is that she can't trust him now. Not after this.

Her eyes narrow in confusion as Dio makes this accusation; it doesn't make any sense to her. But then again, nothing about the last few minutes has made much sense either. Shaking her head in frustration, she ignores his words and focuses on the task at hand. "Just... tell me why you won't take off your pants," she says through gritted teeth.

Her finger continues to hover over the trigger, still unsure whether or not to trust him. Maybe if he just tells her why... maybe then she could make a decision about what to do next. Or maybe this is all for nothing and she should just shoot him now while she has the chance.

A chill runs down Tina's spine as she listens to Dio's confession. He killed every rich person he knew... Why? A horrifying realization dawns on her; this isn't just some random survivor who's had a bad past. No, this is someone who has committed unspeakable acts against innocent people.

Tina's grip on the gun tightens as she stares at him in disgust. "So... you're one of them," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the sound of her racing heart. Her finger begins to tighten around the trigger, preparing herself for the final act; the act that will ensure his death and keep him from ever hurting anyone else again.

But something holds her back; a tiny spark of hope perhaps. A fleeting thought crosses her mind: Maybe... just maybe... she can save him. She doesn't know why or how, but she feels compelled to try. Taking a deep breath, she forces herself to lower the gun and step away from Dio.

"I don't care what you did," she says, her voice shaky with emotion. "But I can't let you stay here... not after this." She glances around nervously before turning back to him, her expression hardening once more. "You need to leave and never come back. Understand?"

As she watches him slowly pick himself up off the ground, she can't help but feel a twinge of guilt. But she knows what she has to do; she has to protect herself... even from someone like him.

Her eyes widen in disbelief as Dio tells her he has unfinished business here in the city. It's obvious that she doesn't understand his reasons, but she refuses to let him stay any longer. With determination clear on her face, Tina takes a step forward and pokes him hard in the chest with the barrel of her gun. "No," she says firmly, her voice cold as steel, "you listen to me. You're leaving right now. There are people who need help out there, and I can't afford to worry about you and your personal vendettas."

She shoves him again for good measure before glancing around, considering their options. "We'll head over to the warehouse district," she decides eventually, her voice tinged with a hint of resignation. "It should be relatively safe there for now... and if we're lucky, we can find some supplies that'll help us get through the next few days."

You're not listening to me! I don't care what your reasons are; you have to come with me right now. There's no time for this, and I can't risk leaving you behind! If you won't do it willingly, then I guess there's only one option left...

With a growl of frustration, Tina pushes Dio roughly against the wall before taking a step back and aiming her gun directly at his head. Her finger hovers near the trigger, her hand shaking slightly with anger and fear. "I'm serious," she snarls through clenched teeth. "You either come with me or I'll put you down myself."

A frustrated growl rises up in her throat as Dio laughs in her face. Her grip on the gun tightens, and she takes a step closer to him, pointing the weapon directly at his chest now instead of his head. "I'm not kidding," she snaps. "Either you come with me or I swear to God I will put you down myself."

Tears begin to stream down her face as anger and desperation war within her, but she refuses to back down. She can't trust him anymore; he proved that when he refused to take off his pants. And she definitely can't let him go after whatever "unfinished business" he has left here in the city. If she does, there won't be any coming back from it.

With a shaking hand, Tina wipes away her tears and glares at Dio defiantly. "So, which is it going to be?"