21 - Day 27-28

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Did I just recover Wyatt and have Harper move away?

Played on 23-05-2024

Day 27-28
by Lincoln

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 Voron, who is part of Harpers gang.

"Welcome to the Thunderdome"

That night when everybody is fed and has some booze the wrestling matches start. First up are Rianna and Voron. I start rallying the crowd to cheer Rianna on! As Voron takes of his jacket, it becomes clear he comes "prepared". As it runs out he has an additional pair of arms which come in really handy... in a fight. He manages to defend against Riannas attacks. But then all of a sudden he looks somewhat confused, trips trying to avoid 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. Voron 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 prepare for a solid alliance with him, once he's set up as the ruler of 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: Tyrell. They make a big show out of, exchanging blows. But in the end it is Garrett who manages to bring Tyrell to the ground. The crowd goes wild for his victory but somehow he doesn't seem to notice. He continues to chokehold Tyrell until unexpectedly he grabs his head turns it breaking his neck in a snap. Everybody around the wrestling arena has heard the bone breaking sound 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. Once 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 remain docile. I tell Jack to guard the door, not just to avoid Garrett escaping, but more to avoid anyone wanting to go 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 "One less colored to worry about". Tesla calls out to Rianna that Conner somehow is responsible for all this. Together they try to catch him, but he manages to flee into the crowd. Rianna chases after him and finds him hiding in a corner. Meanwhile Tesla calls out for help to protect Rianna who's also of color and might turn into the next victim!

Rianna grabs Conner and drags him back to the courtyard. While the walk there, she all of a sudden lets go of him and Conner dashes of again, leaving behind a confused Rianna. I catch up with the others and learn about what has happened. Rianna and Bolt run for the watchtower to see if they can spot him from up there. I command everybody to search for Conner as well. Tesla goes to his quarters to see if she can find any hints on his whereabouts. There she finds a book with burning crosses and men dressed in white pointy hat outfits.

We hear a yell from the watchtower where Rianna is pointing to the bow of the Ark. There we now notice Conner waving around a gun, threatening to shoot anyone who tries to get close. Tesla orders him to drop the gun but he responds he'll never do that. She, together with Bolt and Rianna slowly approach him. And all of a sudden he catches fire, turning into a human torch. Before we can do anything about this he plunges overboard to his death, landing on the road beside the Ark in the form of a burning cross, how fitting...

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