>>5127082Speaking of ‘haunts’, you segue, what’s the word on those <span class="mu-b">MISSING HUMANS</span> lately? Mulling over your question with a thoughtful expression, Stripes puffs a few more clouds of smoke before answering.
“Funny ya’ mention it–Paulie’s been hoppin’ mad about those looter guys as of late. Kept talkin’ about how they’ve been gettin’ meaner n’ meaner with all these new toys…” Glancing in Joe Mama’s direction, the greaser sends an impolite gesture in the bandit’s direction. “Didn’t really believe it until this ride.”
Yea, you growl, but what’s that gotta do with anything? You asked about <span class="mu-b">MISSING HUMANS,</span> damn it!
“I’m gettin’ there, jeez!” Stripes groans! “Word is, those looters have just been findin’ <span class="mu-g">GOOD BOY</span> wheels just lyin’ around! Like the owners just got out to take a whizz or somethin’!”
You respond with a frown–so they aren’t even fighting back? Chumps!
“I couldn’t tell ya, sis, but I will say this: from what we’ve gathered, only <span class="mu-i">SMALL GROUPS</span> have been goin’ missin’. Larger convoys? They’re doin’ fine from what we’ve seen!” A scowl forms on the skeleton’s face. “A bit <span class="mu-i">too</span> fine if ya’ ask me–can barely go for a drive anymore without nearly havin’ yer head taken off by one of those trigger-happy goons!” Puffing away angrily, Stripes shifts his sour look in your direction! “Didn’t you tell ‘em about the meetin’ we set up? Jokers never showed up!”
Of course you did, you snap–it’s not <span class="mu-i">your</span> fault that <span class="mu-r">BORIS</span> would rather piss you off than help everyone out!
“Yea, yea, knowin’ you you probably did all ya’ could…” Stripes nods, cooling down a little bit. “Anyways, whatever’s makin’ those Rent-A-Cops leave their wheels is stickin’ ta’ smaller prey, dig? An’ it hasn’t hassled us at all.”
“Only <span class="mu-b">HUMANS</span> are goin’ missin’, huh?” Ly muses as you rub your chin in thought. Yea, you mutter, lucky you!
>CONTD.