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|ID=21
|Title=Day 27-28
|Subtitle=Did I just recover Wyatt and have Harper move away?
|Author=Lincoln
|DatePlayed=24-05-2024
|DateInGame=Day 27-28
|Log=
That afternoon, [[Octavia]] and some others tend to all the wounded. All dead are gathered outside our walls and a huge pyre is setup to burn all the corpses.
I guess we were really lucky, but it shows the world out there is a treacherous place and we really need to be prepared for another such event in the possible future.
Weary but glad we came out alive, we all go to bed that night.

The next morning we're having a discussion what to do with the threat the remainder of the tower inhabitants pose. I propose to sent [[Harper]] there to take over leadership there and to restore it to its former glory apart from the enslaved men situation. This would provide us with a strong and technically well developed ally nearby and we'd be released of his presence in our own Ark.
The others eventually reluctantly agree, explaining this could present a major threat in the future as he develops a complete army over there. I'm hoping we can build on a relationship which is mutually beneficial.

As I present this idea to [[Harper]], he's immediately onboard, looking forward to leading his own Ark. He also proposes to celebrate this along with a celebration for our victory over the tower women. An awesome idea, the people need some positivity! This would also be a nice opportunity to inaugurate the new wrestling arena. 

''"Panem et Circenses"''

The rest of the morning and early afternoon are spend on decorating [[the Ark]] for the festivities. Meanwhile all kinds of bets are organized by the fixers. This new concept means we can pay money to predict the outcome of the wrestling match. If you predict correctly, you get your money back with some extra. This gives me an idea. I take [[Harper]] to a secluded corner where I propose a wager; I'll bet fifteen bullets in exchange for him releasing [[Wyatt]] from captivity and he agrees. Let's make sure to keep this out of the books, as people have been killed for less. We decide to bet on the outcome of the first match which is between [[Rianna]] and [[Terron]], who is part of [[Harper]]s gang.

That night when everybody is fed and has some booze the wrestling matches start. First up are [[Rianna]] and [[Terron]]. I start rallying the crowd to cheer [[Rianna]] on! As [[Terron]] takes of his jacket, it becomes clear he comes "prepared". As it runs out he has an additional pair of arms wich come in really handy... in a fight. He manages to defend against [[Rianna]]s attacks. But then all of a sudden he looks somewhat confused, trips avoiding an attack and ends up on the floor. [[Rianna]] jumps on top of him and grapples him, immobilizing his lower set of arms with her knees and controlling the upper arms with her hands. [[Terron]] taps out; [[Rianna]] wins!! Does this actually mean that I'll be seeing [[Wyatt]] again?!
[[Harper]] takes me aside and him being a man of his word, tells me he'll release him as agreed. We shake hands and in doing so I secretly pass him five bullets to show him my gratitude and hopefully prepare for a solid alliance with him, once he rules the tower.

The festivities continue and the evening is concluded with the poster-fight between [[Garrett]] and his best friend and recent addition to my gang: [[Name]]. They make a big show out of, exchanging blows. But in the end it is [[Garrett]] who manages to bring [[Name]] to the ground. The crowd goes wild for his victory but somehow he doesn't seem to notice. He continues to hold [[Name]] in a headlock until unexpectedly he grabs his head turns it breaking his neck in a snap. Everybody around the wrestling arena has heard this and looks in shock at what just happened. Even [[Garrett]] is now looking down in shock. 

I think some weird powers are at play here, so before anyone has a chance to do something against [[Garrett]] I get him up, twist his arm behind his back and drag him towards our quarters. Under my breath I command him to cooperate before any more harm is done. As I pass [[Jack]] I order him to follow me. One in my quarters I tie up [[Garrett]] and tell him I'll get to the bottom of this. He's still in shock over what just happened so he's as gentle as a lamb, so I think he'll keep quiet. I tell [[Jack]] to guard the door, not just to avoid [[Garrett]] escaping, but more to avoid anyone wanting to get in to hurt him.

Meanwhile outside [[Tesla]] has a very good look at the crowd who were closest to where this all took place. He notices one person who's looking rather smug as compared to everyone looking around in shock. [[Conner]] is standing there, looking quite content with what just happened. As [[Tesla]] approaches him, he tells her "..."

t.b.c.
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