ｔｈｅ ｂｉｔｔｅｒ ｔｒｕｔｈ

[coriander.]

January 31st, 2014.

The 42nd day since the end of the world as we know it.

No one is safe.

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Journal Entry #7
December 25th, 2013.

The cure for cancer was not all that we imagined it to be.

I regret to inform you that it has failed miserably, causing a catastrophe that I do not think can be remedied any time soon... if ever.

Yes, we cured cancer. Each and every kind, no matter how rare, will never threaten a human being ever again. But the consequences were dire and I'm already beginning to pay for what I've done. Yes, I cured millions of people. But in doing so, I've also created monsters. You see, the cure was not just a cure. It was like a poison, slowly changing the recipients until I could not even recognize my own patients.

It all started with the loss of memory and sanity. The cured cancer patients forgot who they were and begin to panic, seeing as their entire identity has been wiped clean from their minds. I can't even begin to imagine the horror they must have been in. They did not suffer for long, though, because the next thing to disappear was their humanity. These... creatures that I used to call my kind had no emotions, no cares in the world for anything they had once loved, and most of all--the killed without remorse. These people rapidly turned into horrible monsters and quickly went from eating cereal in the morning to eating their spouse, their children, their best friends... They remind me far too much of a popular Hollywood cliche...

Zombies.

I never thought it was plausible or that I'd ever be in this situation, but here I am. I am the reason the world has crumbled. All of the family you have lost? My fault. All of the suffering you have gone through to stay alive? My fault. The horrible quality of life you now are not enjoying? Me, me, me. And it only gets worse as the time passes on and on. The human to zombie ratio is steadily climbing, leaving the humans with nothing left to do but fight and hope that luck is on their side.

I cannot begin to explain my remorse for what I have done. But I cannot live with it. It is the bitter truth. I cannot do it.

My colleagues are dead around me and I have mere minutes left.

This is my last entry.

I am sorry for what I have done to your lives.

- Dr. Dean J. Preutcher,
University of Texas,
Cancer Research Center.

[coriander.]

The group is a rather eccentric mixture of young men and women, the youngest being 17 and the oldest being a mere 24. They have caught word of a refuge in Spring Grove, Illinois and are attempting to make their way there all the way from New York City. Their only vehicles are a slightly out-of-shape RV from the early 1990's and a black Dodge truck that has to be over forty years old. Both vehicles cannot hold much gas and get horrible mileage, and every trip they take into the cities to get fuel puts them in more danger. They all have their specialties, but the problem is that they do not all get along very well. Many of the delays in their trip are caused by disputes over whether to stop to get a certain supply or to see if there is anyone surviving in a town they recognize on the map.

Of course, there is the drama in the group. The leader's girlfriend is cheating on the leader with his best friend, the co-leader. No one in the group can bring themselves to confide this awful truth in the leader they like so much, though, knowing that it would completely crush him. One of the members of the group has a sister that only weighs the group down and does not participate enough to make herself worth their protection. Protecting her is her hot-headed older sister, who refuses to let the group kick them out. Another young man appears to have lost his mind and makes the group uncomfortable with his eerie mutterings about death and violence, but is too valuable to get rid of.

Each day they are on the road puts them closer to death. Yet the travel for the unknown, hoping the rumor of the refuge town proves to be true. It is their only hope in a world of death and horror.

[coriander.]

1. I am a huge stickler for activity.
I will nag and nag at you until you post if you are the person we are waiting for.
Quite honestly, if you can't post almost every day, then I recommend you do not participate in this roleplay.
It is very high tension and high action, so I also require high responsibility. c:

2. Length of posts.
I try to do at the very least, one large paragraph.
It is not uncommon to see me do anywhere from two to eight paragraphs for a normal post, however,
and if you cannot match that then I do not think this is the place for you.

3. Reservations.
PM me for reservations, do not just post on the thread.
Also, give me an idea of what your character will be like so I can
make sure it is accurate.
Once I say you have a reservation placed, unless I ask otherwise you are allowed to just
post your reserve and alert me when it is finished so I can accept or deny it.
The list of characters is final, I am sorry if you did not get the character you wanted.
But keep an eye on the thread. I will open up a spot
if someone is not completing their form fast enough.
I give people approximately 24 hours.

4. Drama.
I will seriously take any and all suggestions, just drop me a PM.
I am absolutely obsessed with keeping the tension high.
Plot twists are needed for this to survive,
and I can't come up with them all on my own!
Never be afraid to drop an idea on me, no matter how stupid you may think it is.

5. Remember the situation.
Obviously, the characters are under a lot of stress.
Do not let that slip your mind.
Too many good RPs get off track and end up being all about romance.
The focus is to survive.
There is a chance not everyone will.
Sure, there's time for some lovin', but not a crazy amount haha.

6. MAKE SURE YOUR HISTORY/PERSONALITY IS ACCURATE
Too many times has a person posted a form that they use for everything
and their character's history/age/personality/appearance/EVERYTHING
does not match the story. Take a look at it before you post, because I certainly will and
I will come after you for flaws. >:D
Read EVERYTHING. I have listed specific traits for the characters
that must be followed. Sorry if it affects your ability to create them,
but they will fit together better if
you follow what I've put out for you.

7. Signatures.
Remove them from all in-character posts at the very least.
I'd prefer if you removed them completely while posting in this thread,
but I understand if you leave them in OOC.
But when you are in character, I don't want to see them. :)

8. Have fun.
That's about it.
I may add more rules at a later date.
Just try to enjoy yourselves and PM me if you have questions or you want to talk at all. :)

[coriander.]

The leader is a very determined, charismatic young man.
His primary goal is to get his girlfriend to safety in a rumored safe haven.
He is a very loyal, forgiving, kind guy and is known for his selflessness and eloquent speeches.
He truly cares about the survival of the people in his group, especially that of his co-leader and best friend, __________.
He is completely unaware of the fact the girlfriend he loves so much is cheating on him with his best friend.
Some may say he is a little too soft for a leader, but he proves his worth throw displays of wit and logic.
He is most talented with hand-to-hand combat.
- best friends with his girlfriend and his best friend since he was little
- was very well liked in school and extremely normal all of his life
- very charismatic and sweet
x: ᴄᴏʀɪᴀɴᴅᴇʀ.

The best friend is the co-leader and the leader's closest friend.
He and the leader have been close since they were extremely young and are practically brothers.
He is very sarcastic and stubborn, but has his moments of pure genius.
However, the leader's girlfriend has been cheating on the leader with him.
He is constantly guilt-stricken, but he truly loves the girl almost as much as the leader does.
He is not as selfless as his best friend and will do anything to survive.
He is most talented with guns.
- best friends with leader's girlfriend and the leader since he was little
- very well liked in school, extremely normal life
- more outspoken than the leader, tough and not afraid to enforce rules
- some say he has a little more power than the leader, but he respects his best friend's authority
x: chill.

This guy is someone that the leader stumbled upon while searching for food.
He is one of the most intelligent people you could ever meet,
but he also spends most of his time locked up in his own head.
He is responsible for doing the research for the group and for finding new information on safe places.
He also takes care of all of the equipment, including the guns, the computers and the cars.
He does not get along with the [strong, rebellious girl] but has a slight crush on [the voice of reason].
He is okay at fighting with weapons, but his true talent lies in tricking his opponent.
x: reserved for c r a y o l a

[The voice of reason] stumbled upon this man while out on a rations run.
He behaves strangely and even shows some signs of being sort of psychotic.
He says dark, eerie things and often scares the group.
They say he has lost his mind, and yet he is able to solve the most challenging of problems.
They keep him around, even though he makes the uncomfortable, because he is a huge asset to the group.
His talent is with knives--he is sometimes jokingly called 'the butcher'.
- no one is sure why he behaves so strangely
- has incredibly intelligence but does not socialize well
x: reserved for chill.

[coriander.]

She is the leader's girlfriend.
She is undeniably beautiful and extremely intelligent, being best at strategic planning.
She is like the peacekeeper of the group, except for one small detail;
she is cheating on her boyfriend with his best friend, the co-leader.
Unable to decide what to do about it, she continues to see the co-leader and
relies on the group not mentioning anything to her boyfriend.
She knows that sooner or later the news will get out.
But until then, she wants to keep the peace.
Her talent lies in throwing knives.
- best friends with the leader and the leader's best friend since she was little
- well-liked in school, considered very sweet and likable
- lived a very normal, typical life until recently.
- your average all-American girl
- speaks up for what she believes in
x: .infinite.

This girl has a strong personality and can be a bit much at times.
She came to the group with her tag-along younger sister and will do anything to make sure they are not separated.
She claims her boyfriend was supposed to meet her at the camp,
and she hates anything that prolongs their arrival.
She fights any and all authority and hates being told what to do,
especially by men. She truly believes she can do whatever she wants.
She can be considered rude and stubborn, but she really just wants to fight for what she believes is right.
Her talent is in archery.
- didn't have a lot of popularity in high school
- can be a little tough and stubborn at times
- not exactly the most pleasant person to deal with
x: ᴄᴏʀɪᴀɴᴅᴇʀ.

This girl came to the group with her strong, rebellious sister.
She is extremely weak, painfully shy and extraordinarily quiet.
There is a lot of debate with the group as to whether or not she is useful to their cause,
or just a burden that is weighing them down.
She is too much of a pacifist to fight,
too afraid to go out in the new world,
and too shy to make many friends that will want to keep her around.
She is the youngest of the group, only 17 years old.
Her future is uncertain, seeing as she really does not have a talent.
[The one that has lost his mind] typically protects her because they are both outcasts.
- quiet and scared
- not much use to the group
- always afraid of being kicked out
x: froslass

This girl is the only one that is truly down-to-earth.
Out of everyone, her state of mind is the most secure.
While others panic and struggle to keep calm, she is the one that steps up to help them.
She is kind, motherly and extremely bright.
She is also the oldest, at 24 years.
At times, she clashes with the others because they assume she is trying to assume authority.
However, she really just wants to survive and contribute in any way she can.
Her talent lies with close combat, using weapons such as knives, her sword, and her own two fists.
- also lived a very normal life up until the time of the apocalypse
- some say she is like the female leader of the group
- the go-to person for advice and other services
x: Rose ;

[coriander.]

ᴄᴏʀɪᴀɴᴅᴇʀ. - The Rebel and the Leader
Sofia Emmeline Storm - "Sofia" - Twenty years old.
Chandler Lucas Duncan - "Chaz" - Twenty-two years old.

Rose ; - The Voice of Reason
Marrie Jayne Elizabeth Lochspell - "M.J." - Twenty-four years old.

froslass - The Burden
Iris Victoria Storm - "Iris" - Seventeen years old.

.infinite. - The Conflicted Girlfriend
Blaine Reese Winston - "Reese" - Twenty-two years old.

chill. - The Leader's Best Friend
Evan Parker West - "Evan" - Twenty-two years old.

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♥⎪Dating
☺⎪Friends
⚔⎪Enemies
→/←/⟷⎪Crush

Chandler ♥ Reese
Reese ♥☺ Evan
Chandler ☺ Evan
[The One That Has Lost His Mind] ☺ Iris
Marrie Jayne ☺ Chandler
Sofia ⚔⎪ Evan
Sofia ⚔⎪ Chandler
Sofia → [Tech guy]


wip

[coriander.]

It is crucial that
you check here
often to see
if I have
posted something
important!

This roleplay has not started yet.

[coriander.]

"It doesn't take a majority to make a rebellion; it takes only a few determined leaders and a sound cause."

ғᴜʟʟ ɴᴀᴍᴇ: Chandler Lucas Duncan
ᴘʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ɴᴀᴍᴇ: "Almost everyone calls me Chandler." || He's never really been able to figure out an exact nickname that he'd like to settle on.
ᴜɴᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀɪᴢᴇᴅ ɴɪᴄᴋɴᴀᴍᴇ: "When I do get nicknames, it's either Chaz, Chad or Chan. Chan sounds too Asian, though. I prefer Chaz, if anything."

ᴀɢᴇ: Twenty-two years old.
ɢᴇɴᴅᴇʀ: Male.

ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ ᴏғ ᴏʀɪɢɪɴ: He comes from New York City itself, where he's grown up with the co-leader and his girlfriend.

ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴀʀᴀɴᴄᴇ: Chandler has a very relaxed, sweet appearance. He stands at 5'11", short than most of the guys in the group, and even gets teased about it. His weight, a slightly underweight 146 lbs, makes it so he has little on his body other than some lean muscle. His hair is a light, sandy brown with sun-bleached blonde sections spread throughout. He keeps it short on the sides and longer on top, with the top section almost always spiked up messily. His eyes are one of his most notable features, being a bright and vibrant sea-foam aqua color. They are primarily blue, but have a lot of gold and green streaks and undertones. His skin is lightly tanned, but overall he is pretty pale. He has extremely prominent cheek bones and a very masculine, hard jawline. He has an athletic body with constant bruises that suggest the fact he is a close-combat fighter.

ɢᴇɴ. ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ: Chandler isn't someone you'd immediately assume to be a leader. He is a quiet, humorous guy that doesn't speak up very much unless it is entirely necessary. He is an extraordinary speech-giver, however, and his group may even say that he becomes a whole new, strong, eloquent person when he is in 'leader-mode'. He is incredibly courageous and is not afraid to go into a situation blind, because he can rely on his own quick wit and strategic thinking to get him out alive. He appreciates people for their differences and is extremely difficult to anger. On the occasions he is angry, though, he can be like a torrent of fury and even say or do things he really doesn't mean. The group respects him for his adult, mature composure and how much he genuinely cares about all of them. It is often remarked that the co-leader, Chandler's best childhood friend, would probably make a better leader because he is a little more brash. However, they know that Chandler is doing an amazing job of keeping them alive, even if he is a little quiet and soft for someone who should be harsh. It is hard to hate Chandler just because he does everything with the best of intentions. When he cares about someone, he cares with all of his heart and will do anything to take care of them. He can often be found comforting the saddest member of the group, no matter who that would be. People blame him for wanting to kick Iris out, but that was truly his best friend's idea and he just agreed that she wasn't pulling her weight. He always worries that she thinks little of him because of this accusation. He believes everyone has a right to survive and everyone has their perks. Intelligent far beyond his years, he is completely dedicated to getting the group to the refuge, even if it means losing his own life in the process. He absolutely adores his girlfriend and believes that someday they will get married and be living somewhere where they can be safe together. Love, for him, is the most influential drug.

ʙᴇʟɪᴇғs:
- everyone has a right to survive.
- love is one of the most powerful forces that exists.
- everyone deserves a chance.
- no religion.
- there is somewhere out there that is safe, they just need to find it.

ʜᴏʙʙɪᴇs/ᴏᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:
- He is the leader of the group, and is extremely talented in hand-to-hand combat, even without additional weapons.

ʟɪᴋᴇs:
- dogs, cats, other domesticated animals
- strawberries
- being able to make someone happy.
- getting closer to safety.
ᴅɪsʟɪᴋᴇs:
- chocolate.
- having to pick apart a fight.
- when people can't get along.
- when people can't listen.
- bugs of any kind.

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“Here's to the crazy ones.
The misfits. The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can't do is ignore them.
Because they change things. They push the human race forward.
And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

ғᴜʟʟ ɴᴀᴍᴇ: Sofia Emmeline Storm
ᴘʀᴇғᴇʀʀᴇᴅ ɴᴀᴍᴇ: "Sofia. Not Sofie, I hate it." || She thinks Sofie is a childish name, and refuses to be called by it.
ᴜɴᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀɪᴢᴇᴅ ɴɪᴄᴋɴᴀᴍᴇ: None that she has heard of.

ᴀɢᴇ: Twenty years old.
ɢᴇɴᴅᴇʀ: Female.

ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ ᴏғ ᴏʀɪɢɪɴ: She and her sister both were born in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ᴀᴘᴘᴇᴀʀᴀɴᴄᴇ: She inherited the her dark hair and eyes from her father's side of the family. She and her sister both look incredibly alike, with the exception of Sofia looking much older and more adult. Her long, chocolate-brown hair hangs down to her elbows and she often has to tie it up because it gets a bit wild. Her eyes, big and brown, give her a curious look almost all the time. Her thin, arched eyebrows counteract the childish appearance of her eyes, however, and make her look like she is very serious and even slightly angry. She has a gentle beauty that is only challenged by the fact her personality can be a little less than desirable. Standing at 5'7", she's decently tall for a girl. Her weight is a mere 119 lbs, making her considerably thin, just like her sister. Her lips are her defining feature, being extremely full and heart-shaped.

ɢᴇɴ. ᴘᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ: Sofia is very difficult to befriend and to get along with. She has very strong beliefs and opinions and does not budge easily on what she thinks is right. She is the type to believe she can do whatever she wants to do, and that can really conflict with other people that are supposed to be in charge. She does not handle others' authority very well at all and is not afraid to come to blows with someone over a fight. Once she picks who she cares about, she is one of the loyalest people you will ever meet. Although her sister absolutely drives her insane, she recognizes that family comes before anything else and will do anything to keep her safe. Sometimes, she shows this through being a little rude to Iris. However, when you find it difficult to show affection you typically find your own way to express it. The group sees her as kind of irritating, although they will admit she is useful. Part of the reason she is so vocal is because she knows the group sees her as incredibly important, and won't kick her out for nothing. Her biggest struggle is trying to get her sister to the refuge, where her boyfriend is supposed to meet her. She does not get along well with the leader's girlfriend, mostly because of the cheating dilemma. She holds no respect for liars, cheats and fakes. Unable to admit that she thinks her boyfriend might not have survived, she subconsciously flirts with the the tech guy and can usually be found hanging around him.

ʙᴇʟɪᴇғs:
- karma will come for people someday.
- survival of the fittest.
- no religion.
- people that are willing to throw someone away because they aren't useful deserve to be thrown away themselves.

ʜᴏʙʙɪᴇs/ᴏᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:
- Sofia serves as a powerful fighter in the group. She is a very talented archer.

ʟɪᴋᴇs:
- being in charge
- freedom
- swimming
- birds and small animals
- watching the stars
- having deep conversations
ᴅɪsʟɪᴋᴇs:
- dogs
- being ordered around
- not getting what she wants
- confinement and close spaces
- being treated like she is stupid

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_______________character © me
_______________formatting © me
_______________picture © respective owner
_______________song lyrics © dropout year

full name: iris victoria storm
nickname/s: she prefers iris
age: seventeen years of age
birthdate: november thirteenth
gender: female
nationality: american

hair color: chocolate brown
eye color: large brown eyes
skin tone: pale
height: five feet, five inches
weight: 115 pounds
body modifications: none

one-word personality: bashful
likes: rain, cats, her sister's company
dislikes: zombies, noise, being alone
strengths: stealth, agility, stamina
weaknesses: strength, combat

crush: n/a
current relationships: n/a
sexuality: heteroromantic

Iris is definitely a complex individual and navigating her bashful and timid maze of emotions is a struggle. She tends to keep to herself and hardly expresses what she is feeling or even why. Her flurry of emotions exist in her head and in her head only, as she doesn't fancy telling others what's going on. She is the burden, and she definitely feels like one as well. She may be terrible at fighting and quite afraid to do so as well, but she knows how to bail and run as fast as she can, which is pretty ironic. Her meek nature makes others curious to know more about her, but there isn't much to her. She cowers at any other sound and tries to hide from the terrors the outside world provides. She always wishes back to when she lived with her mother and father and rebellious older sister, who led her to this group. Iris is basically a child at heart: all she wants is to go home. She needs the strength, support, and love of others to thrive, and if she does not receive those, she deteriorates into a mess of depression, tears, and suicidal thoughts. Surely, though, her group will be better off without her, right?
Anyways, it may seem pretty stereotypical, but she is insanely shy, and tagging along with that is being weak beyond words. She has no known talents to the group other than her wits, which are easily overshadowed by the techie of the group. She tends to cower behind the group, but usually her older sister won't allow her to do so. Iris feels so overwhelmed by the whole group and honestly does feel like the burden and would leave, but she doesn't want her sister, who easily belongs here with other talented fighters, to be dragged away from the life of living decently with people who they trust at their back. She constantly goes off-track and often is daydreaming or thinking about things that aren't necessary at a given time, considering she should be fighting or trying to find her true talent. hey, she's working on it.

[coriander.]

[[ adding her to the character list right now. c: ]]