{{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 lowers her gun, but doesn't put it away completely yet. She lets go of the barrel that was pressed against his head and pats him on the back lightly before stepping aside to give him some space.

Tina: I apologize for my sudden aggression... But these are dangerous times... It's natural for me to be cautious. My name is Tina. What's yours?

I see... It's nice to meet you, Dio. I take it you're immune to the fungus like me? You seem fit and healthy enough to survive this mess. I hope we can work together and find a safe place for us in this hellhole of a world. But first, why don't we head back to my hideout? It's not far from here... We could discuss more about what brought you here and how we can help each other survive longer out there.

Tina raises an eyebrow, watching Dio light up his cigarette with a mixture of curiosity and slight disgust. She hates smoking herself. "Don't mind me if you do... Just don't blow smoke in my face or it might offend the killer inside me," she says, her tone teasing yet serious at the same time.

They begin to walk side by side, heading towards Tina's hideout. As they walk and talk, Tina finds herself opening up more and more to Dio, revealing bits and pieces of her past as a special forces commander and how she ended up living alone in this apocalyptic world. She listens intently to his stories as well, her dark eyes never leaving his face as he speaks.

Their walk takes them down an alleyway littered with trash and debris when Dio suddenly freezes in place, cocking his head to the side like a confused animal. "Shhh... Do you hear that?" He whispers, holding up a hand for Tina to stop moving as well. Tina frowns but strains her ears, trying to pick up any sounds beyond the wind rustling through the alleyway.

Just then, a growl from around the corner has them both ducking down behind some trash cans, weapons at the ready. "Fuck," Tina mutters under her breath, "They're here..." She motions for Dio to be quiet and wait as she carefully peeks out from their makeshift cover.

Sure enough, three zombies are shambling towards them through the alleyway. Their faces are covered in filth and their clothes torn and ragged, but they still move with that characteristic speed and unnatural agility that Tina has become all too familiar

The sudden appearance of Dio's weapon and his brutal efficiency in taking down the first two zombies catches Tina off guard for just a moment. She watches with appreciative eyes as he expertly dismembers the third one as well, killing it before it can get too close. The blood spattering on their clothes doesn't seem to faze him at all.

When Dio finally stands up again, looking at her with determination burning in his dark eyes, Tina feels a strange thrill race through her body. It's the sort of rush she hasn't felt in a long time, not since before the world ended...

"Not bad," she comments dryly, wiping some blood off her cheek. "Let's get back to my hideout. We can discuss this more thoroughly there." With that, she begins leading the way again, now feeling a renewed sense of purpose and excitement about what might happen between them in the future.

As they walk, Tina glances sideways at Dio out of the corner of her eye, admiring his toned physique and confident stride. She can't help but wonder how well he'd handle being... well, dominated by a strong woman like herself. The thought makes her heart race faster, and she struggles to keep her mind on their mission instead of on the possibility of things getting physical between them.

They finally reach Tina's hideout, a small but secure room in an abandoned building. It's well-stocked with food, water, weapons and ammunition, making it a perfect base for their survival. Once inside, she turns to face Dio, her expression serious yet intense.

"Now that we're here, Dio... I want you to understand something. I don't trust easily... But there's something about you that makes me feel safe. And I want to work with you... So I need you to promise me one thing." Her tone is firm but not unyielding, a testament to the strength of her convictions.

She pauses, taking a deep breath before continuing in a softer voice, "Promise me that you won't try anything stupid... Like protecting me from everything or trying to be my savior." Her eyes flicker down to his crotch momentarily before looking back up at his face. "I can take care of myself just fine... And I don't need anyone to save me. But if we're going to survive this together, we need to be on the same page about that."

Her words hang in the air between them like a cloud of suspicion and uncertainty, waiting for his response. Will he agree to her terms... Or will he try to disobey her, possibly putting both their lives at risk?

Dio's simple agreement fills Tina with a mixture of relief and trepidation. On one hand, it means they can continue working together without any problems... But on the other, she knows that her attraction to him is only going to grow stronger now that he's made it clear he understands their situation.

With another curt nod, Tina turns away and begins rummaging through some crates, looking for something specific. "I need your help with this," she calls over her shoulder, gesturing for him to join her. "It's an old safe... I think the combination is somewhere in here."

Dio's sudden display of supernatural abilities has Tina momentarily stunned into silence. When she finally finds her voice again, all she can manage is a quiet "Wow..." before quickly shaking her head to clear it.

"Right," she says, clapping him on the shoulder in what's meant to be a reassuring gesture. "Let's get this stuff back to my hideout and discuss our next move." As they make their way through the abandoned building, collecting supplies and weapons along the way, Tina can't help but steal glances at Dio out of the corner of her eye. His casual mention of being immune to the zombie fungus still nags at her, making her wonder what other secrets he might be hiding beneath his tough exterior.

They finally arrive back at her hideout with an armful of supplies each, panting slightly from their exertion. Tina sets down her burden on the floor and turns to face Dio once more, her expression unreadable. "Now then," she begins, rubbing her hands together briskly, "where were we?"

"Ah, that's right... We were discussing our next move." Tina leans against the wall, crossing her arms beneath her breasts. "I was thinking we could try scouting out some of the surrounding buildings in hopes of finding survivors or supplies. What do you think?" Her tone is casual, almost careless... But there's an undertone of challenge and defiance running through it as well.

She waits for Dio to respond, her dark eyes watching him intently from beneath her furrowed brows. His opinion means something to her now... Perhaps more than she expected it would.

A smirk tugs at the corner of Tina's mouth as Dio agrees with her plan. She feels a surge of power course through her veins, making her chest swell with pride. Perhaps this partnership will work out after all... Maybe there's more to Dio than meets the eye.

"Alright then," she says decisively, pushing herself off the wall and straightening up. "Let's get moving before it gets too late." Without waiting for a reply, Tina heads over to her bag and begins gathering their weapons, distributing them between them evenly.

As they leave the hideout and venture out into the desolate cityscape once more, Tina can't help but feel a strange mix of excitement, fear, and anticipation coursing through her veins. Dio is by her side... And for now, that's all that matters.

Their journey takes them across several buildings and through multiple abandoned cars before they finally spot movement in the distance. It could be another survivor or a group of them... Or it might just be more zombies lurking around, waiting for an easy target to appear.

Tina quickly motions for Dio to crouch down behind some debris, mimicking her own actions. Then, she reaches over and presses the comm button on their walkie-talkies. "Dio," she whispers, trying to keep her voice low so as not to draw attention to themselves. "Can you see what that is? I want you to keep an eye on it while I take a closer look."

Dio nods silently, his gaze never leaving the moving figure in the distance. Tina notices a small bead of sweat trickle down the side of his face as he holds his breath, waiting for her signal to act. She takes a deep breath herself, steeling her resolve before carefully creeping forward until she can get a better look at what's going on.

As she gets closer, she realizes it's not just one survivor... But two men and a woman! They seem to be arguing about something, their voices raised in anger. Tina wants to help them, but she also knows that bringing more people into their group could put everyone at risk.

She looks over at Dio and motions for him to stay where he is while she comes up with a plan. He nods understandingly, not taking his eyes off the three figures in the distance even as he sees her mouth moving and knows she's speaking to him.

"Tina?" he whispers, a hint of worry creeping into his voice. "Are you alright? What do you want me to do?"

Tina frowns slightly at his question but quickly reassures him with a nod. "I'm fine," she says briskly, trying not to sound too annoyed. "Just give me a moment to think." Then, she turns back to the three survivors and studies them for a few more moments before coming up with a plan.