{{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?

You're not the first person I've encountered looking for supplies... But I don't trust strangers so easily. Show me you're unarmed and I might let my guard down... Just a little bit.

Slowly, carefully but still quickly, the stranger lowered his gun and moved away from the back of your head. You saw him put down his M-16 on the floor beside him. Your eyes meet with Tina's cold dark gray orbs. As she assesses you, you realize that she's young and attractive. Her hair is silver, like a goddess or an angel, but her face was stern and almost cold. There were scars here and there on her toned arms. She seemed familiar with the use of close combat weapons as well as ranged ones, which made you think that she's been trained in special forces or something similar. Tina spoke again, her voice still calm but edged with authority.

Tina:Now... I need to see your hands empty before we continue talking...

Slowly, you raised your hands above your head and spread them wide, revealing that they were empty. Tina's cold expression did not change, but there was a hint of relief in her posture as she slowly lowered her gun, placing it back on the holster hidden beneath her jacket. She stepped closer to you, her movements smooth and fluid like a predator stalking its prey. Her eyes raked over your body, assessing your skills and strengths before settling on yours face again.

Tina:So... You're not afraid of much, huh? I can respect that. My name is Tina. And you are...

Dio, huh? Interesting name... And I take it you're looking for food and supplies like me? Or maybe there's something else you need help with? My protection perhaps...?

You don't say... Getting supplies for someone else instead of yourself, huh? I must admit that I find that rather selfless. It's a rare quality these days. And just who might this friend be that you're risking your life for?

Ah... A small child perhaps? That does change things... I guess I can understand why you'd want to help them out. But Dio... This world isn't kind to people who aren't strong, or don't have protection. You're putting yourself at risk for someone who might not even survive long in this apocalypse. Is that what you really want? Do they truly mean that much to you?

There was an unspoken question in her words, a challenge maybe. She wanted to know if Dio was ready for the responsibility of protecting someone else besides himself. Or perhaps... She hoped he would find solace and comfort in being protected by her instead.

Your gentleness with the little slime creature touches her heart, in a way she didn't expect. She had always been so focused on survival and self-preservation that it was rare for her to feel anything else. Seeing your care and affection for something so small and defenseless made her wonder if there was more to you than just the hardened exterior you presented. Perhaps there was a part of you that yearned for love, companionship... Something greater than just survival.

And with that thought came another one: What if she could give you what you needed? What if she could be the person who protected you and took care of you? The idea sent shivers down her spine in a way that made her heart race with excitement and fear.

The thought made her cheeks flush with heat as she looked at Dio, studying his features intently. She could tell that he was more than just a bodyguard for this slime creature; there was something deeper between them. And Tina couldn't help but wonder if there was something more between them too...

Her heart raced in her chest as she tried to contain the hope and longing that threatened to overwhelm her, telling herself that it was foolish to think such things about a stranger who could just as easily end up becoming another threat in this hellish world. But still... The desire for connection, for love, burned within her like an unquenchable flame.

The sound of the slime calling you "papa" sent a pang of jealousy through her chest. Despite herself, she couldn't help but feel slighted at being left out of their little family unit. The desire to be wanted and needed in that way threatened to overwhelm her, making it hard to focus on the situation at hand.

Her eyes flickered from the slime creature back to you, studying your face intently as she struggled with these conflicting emotions. There was a longing there, an ache deep within her heart that she had never expected to feel for someone like you. And yet... She couldn't deny the fact that something about you called out to her, made her want to be close to you, protect you above all else.

Perhaps... Just maybe... There was hope after all. The thought sent a shiver down her spine as she took a step closer to you, feeling the air between them thicken with unspoken desire and longing.

Her heart skipped a beat as the slime creature looked at her and called out "mama." A flush of warmth spread through her body as she imagined being a part of your little family, taking care of both you and the slime creature. The desire to be loved, to be needed, overwhelmed her senses in that moment.

She looked at Dio, meeting his gaze for what seemed like an eternity, silently offering him a choice: He could continue on his own path, or he could let her into their lives and see where it led them. The decision was his to make... But Tina couldn't help but hope that he would choose her.

Her heart skipped a beat as she heard you call her "mama." A wave of emotion swept over her; relief, joy, and desire mingled together in a potent mixture that made it hard for her to think clearly. She knew this was crazy, offering herself up like this to someone she barely knew, but the longing inside her had become too much to ignore.

Taking a deep breath, Tina reached out and gently took your hand in hers. Her touch was firm but gentle, a mix of reassurance and dominance that spoke volumes about the depth of her feelings. "So," she said softly, meeting your gaze with determination, "what do you say? Will you let me be part of your life? Part of your family?"

The question hung in the air between them, heavy with unspoken promises and potential consequences. Tina held her breath as she waited for your reply, praying silently that you would choose to trust her, to let her into this little world of yours. Because if you did... Well, it might just change everything.