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Post by Max Rivers on Jul 11, 2015 21:03:41 GMT -5
Max saw the look on her face and turned away. He had never told anyone this before, but he knew what the reaction would be. They would all be like hers, fear. They feared him, what he could do, and what he would do. He would usually just say he worked for the government, or an organization. He had worked for both, and it wouldn't be telling a lie. But yet he told her the truth, spilled it all out and that's how she reacted.
He felt her pull away and listened to her try and change the subject. She didn't need the pills, he would still check with Brian and make sure they had everything for the pregnancy, something to not make her so sick. She got up to got grab them food and drinks and he smiled. She stopped and he could feel her touch his cheek. He didn't meet her eyes, he couldn't, he dis't want to see the fear from him.
She said she don't care, there was hint of truth in her tone. But yet he knew she wasn't the same after learning that. He was a killer, a bad man, before all this. Deep down he still was. He didn't enjoy taking lives, he enjoyed fighting, testing himself, but not the killing. He pushed himself, it would be the fall of him. "I'll wait here," he said with a smirk as he laid back and listened to her leave the room.
Abby ran through it all as she went down the steps. He couldn't look at her, he thought she hated him for who he had been and what he had done. Was he ashamed? Abby went through the kitchen and outside. She spotted Louis near a large pot on a table. She crossed over and smiled," got any left? Max wants something to eat and some of whatever it is your passing out to drink." She smiled at him and not her lip, waiting.
In truth, her mind was far away. Thinking about what Max had confessed. Did it really matter? It was the past. Everything she said was true. Because of what he was and had been, it gave him an edge. He would be able to protect her and their child. She watched Louis and his words brought her back," Abby, here, two bowls, on for you." He smiled at her," you haven't ate since this morning. " he helped her balance the bowls as he slipped a bottle in her arm. It's was a small bottle of whiskey," for him, not for you." He held up a cautionary finger," not in your condition."
Abby thanked him and headed back inside. She wasn't gone long, before she came back in the room. She stood and watched him for a moment," I don't care. It scared me at first, but I know you, Max. I've been connected to you, you're a good man." She sat and held the bowl out to him and pulled a spoon from her pocket, holding it and the bottle to him. She sat her bowl on the dresser with her spoon.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 11, 2015 23:04:14 GMT -5
Max waited for Abby to get back. He rested his head in his hands, propped up on his elbows. His legs hung over the edge, the legs of his jeans frayed and torn. He wasn't wearing shoes, his boots still downstairs. He reached up and pulled off his jacket, leaving him just in his muscle shirt and jeans. He rubbed his eyes and laid back down as he let out a yawn.
He heard Abby come back in and sat up. He took the bowl fromnher and listened to her speek. She didn't care about any of it, he could see it in her eyes. But she was wrong. "I'm not a good man. I've kille people Abby. Innocent people. People like Brian, like Sarah. I didn't care about them when I killed them, and I still don't. I took lives and would do it again. I'm not a good man Abby, far from it."
Abby dropped the spoon and bottle on the bed. She reached out and took his face in her hands." That's fine, as long as you do it for the right reasons now." She stared deeply into those blue eyes," you may not have cared before, but I saw you, you cared about Sarah when she was taken, you stand beside Charles , no matter what." She canted her head and kissed him," we've changed, changed each other, remember?" She smiled against his lips," kill defending Us, keeping Us safe, be good at it, I want you to be good at it." She took his free hand and placed it on her stomach," our baby needs you to be good at it," she let his hand go. Abby stared down at him," just don't hold it against yourself, that was who you were, not who you are." She smiled at him," you're a friend, member of this farm, you're my love and my rock, and you're going to be a daddy, that's who you are now."
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Max didn't know what to say, he was speechless. He held Abby tight, his hands rubbing her back. He breathed in the scent of her, and let out a sigh. She was right, he had cared. The same way he had when he thought Brian had been killed, or the kids. He cared when he first saw Abby, offering her a ride to keep her safe. He cared, he trully did.
"I know Abby," he said softly, "I care for you. I'll only kill of it's the right thing. At that farm house. I could have let the biker live, he would have ran. Without their leader they were nothing. But I didnt, I killed him with my own two hands. I strangled him until he was dead, and I'd do it again. I was protecting you, Dean, myself, I had to. But yet I feel I shouldn't have. That kid, the scientist, Arthur, I was going to kill him. I wasn't even going to second guess it, but Charles did before I could. He didn't need to die, not like that."
Abby felt his hands run over her back. She heard him say she was right. He cared. She knew that. Her hands rubbed his upper back and up the back of his neck. It was what he said about Arthur that shocked her. " Charlie did what he had to do. Someone like him was dangerous. He couldn't wait. He went behind our backs and he hid it." She could only imagine how badly it could have gone for all of them." As for the biker, none of them could have lived. The one we let go tried to kill me after you left. Tyler had to shoot him." She looked down at him," we do what we have to survive, not everyone is good in this world." She hated to admit it, but their killing days were not over.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 12, 2015 15:53:49 GMT -5
"Yeah we couldn't," Max agreed, "but he didn't need to die like that. We should have hauled him out to the woods, left his body to rot once we killed him there. The way we did, it was messy. He needed to die, I dont disagree about that, just not like he did. You don't shoot the dog in front of everyone, you take out back of the field. What Charles did, it was sloppy, uncalculated. There was anger, it was pure rage."
Max took a bite of his soup, "you're right about the bikers. I can't help thinking if I had played my cards differently I'd be with them, doing what they did. If my brother was alive, I'd be the biker. I was one, but yet I'm here, on the 'goodguys side' I don't get it," he said as he ate more, "I don't know what to think of it." He paused, "so the bikers are all gone, they aren't a threat. Whatever you do, don't metion them to charles till he gets back. If he found out what they were doing he wouldn't go, and we need this run."
He took another bite, "I get we need to kill to survive, but I don't like it. I will if I have to, to save you and our baby, but I don't want to. I'm done killing, I've had my share. I'll stick to sinners and animals from now on. I was hoping this place will turn out good. No killing, safety, a palce to call home." He took her hand and pulled her down beside him on the bed, "we have to try and make a home."
Abby listened and watched him eat. She could deny that what he said made sense to her. It should have been handled differently. But it was done, they couldn't change it. He didn't want her to tell Charlie about the bikers. Well, " I won't , but he's probably going to question Tyler." She looked at him, " and if he tells him and we don't, then we have an issue." She felt him pull her down and she sat. Her stomach actually growled, and she looked at her food. She didn't trust it. It would be like earlier. Eat and then throw it up.
She drew her legs up and crossed them Indian style. " it can be." She was curious what he knew about this run," alright, spill. What do you know about this run that I don't? Why is it so important to Amber and why is she practically demanding for Charles to go with her?" Abby could tell Sarah was still struggling," Sarah needs him here , And what about you, why aren't you going?"
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 12, 2015 16:51:44 GMT -5
"Let's see what do I know about it that you don't," he said rubbing his chin, "it's a rescue mission, three men from Fort Bragg, where we found Brian and Amber. They are soldiers, like Amber. Aparently loyal and good shots. They had just left before we arrived, to rescue civillians." He smile and looked at Abby, "that's about all I know. Becky or Amber would know more. They think it will be a big boost for morale, and that we need the extra guns, which we do. Did you see who was on guard, Becky and Sam, I wouldn't trust them with my life."
He leaned back after taking his last bite of the soup. "I think they are just family, Amber, Becky, and all them. Would be like if Charles, Sarah, or I left. You'd risk it all to get us back, we've proved that. This is no different than Charles rescuing Sarah, or you me." He rubbed his face, "I think that what really matters, why they need to do this."
He let out a sigh, "as for Charles over me. I don't think Amber likes me. She won't go on a run with me, she doesn't trust me or something. She and Charles work good together, two army officers. Plus it will be good for Charles, he need to get out and live again, he hasn't been the same since the junkyard. If he doesn't want to go then Amber is taking Becky and Georgia on her own. It's happening tomorrow no matter what."
(OOC: it was because it would have been me and charles going, not myself RPing by myself, that's the only reason.)
((OPC: way it's going it's gonna be you by yourself anyway since he doesn't post.))
With Max explaining what he knew about the run, she understood a lot more. It made sense why Amber was so gung ho about this trip. They were going after people she considered family. " well, she may not trust you, or like you, but we do." She grinned at him and patted her belly. Her stomach growled again," besides, I feel better about Sarah and I being left here with you staying." She bit her lip," all these people think we are in charge and are going to expect us to have all sorts of answers." She ran a hand through her hair," I feel better. You know, with you here for me and Sarah to talk to about things, I know you won't let anything happen to us." She smiled at him," are we good? I mean, I know talking isn't always your thing and I don't want you to feel like I am some nagging girlfriend, I want is to be honest with each other and able to talk, the good and the bad."
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
((Yeah, I'm leaving it until Nancy and Paul come to the farm, which should be soon, then after that I will try for a timeskip. We can't be waiting this long for every post))
"Yeah we're good," Max said with a smile, "you're right I don't like talking, but I will. Sure I make comments, but talking back and forth, like this, I'm not used to it. It's weird to me, but I'll do it. I'll do it for you, and for us." He smiled again, "we need communication like this to make it work. If we bottle it all up it won't end well. So if you're fine dumping the good and the bad stuff on us, than I am. It will be a weight off our shoulders, and make us stronger."
He sat back up, "you should eat something, I can hear your growling. Even if you don't want to, the baby does. The soup is good, not spicy, mild. It light, carrots in it. I didn't even know we had carrots." He laugrd a little and grabbed her bowl. He took a spoonful and put it in his own mouth. "You need to try some. Best meal I've had today." He smirked, "if you're sick I'll help you to the bathroom, you can't starve yourself though. I know you didn't eat much breakfest."
Abby frowned at him as he took her bowl and ate some," hey, that's mine! I didn't eat much when you were here, but before I went looking for you, I had toast with honey and some hot tea." She smirked at him," yea, Louis and Kira are on a mission, make Abby eat." She shrugged and reached for the bowl," trade me." She pushed the whiskey bottle towards him," I can't have that, but you can."
Abby took the bowl and started to eat, slow at first. She was afraid she might get sick after the first few bites. Once they stayed down, she really dug in. No time and it was empty. Abby looked over at him, noticing him watching her," what?" She rested the bowl in her lap," I was hungry and it was good." She chuckled softly, then went quiet. She glanced out the window," you think Sarah is alright? I think she's been off, I mean she has reason to be, but like what happened with Arthur, she wanted Charlie to do it, she gave the word." Abby looked at Max," that's not like her, she always so positive, not about killing, you know?" Abby had been waiting to voice this for a little while now, but just never seemed to feel the time was right." You think Charlie leaving will be good for her?" Abby seemed concerned, but there seemed to be more, something she was holding back from saying.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 13, 2015 20:14:20 GMT -5
Max laughrd and handed her the bowl. He took the bottle and opened it up. Placing it to his lips he too a sip and smirked. "Im just teasing." He laughed again and took a bigger sip. He leaned back, "they just do that cause they care, well maybe not Kira, but Louis does. I think he had kids or something, he was a family man. He just cares for all of us, that's who he is."
Max watched her eat and when she stopped and questioned his gaze he laughed. "I was just watching, nice to see you enjoy something. Is it settling good?" He took another big sip. "Glad you enjoyed. You should have ate earlier, we don't need to starve anymore. There a heavy supply and we're always getting more. Wait till Louis gets his garden going."
She went on to talk about Sarah and he shook his head. "She's changed. She's darker now. But I get that, she was raped, you don't just walk away from that. Those monsters, they broke her. Charles didn't even kill the one who did it, he just trapped him in there. I think what broker her the most was her necklace, crazy cross lost her cross." He took a gulp, "I don't know if it will be good for her. It will be good for Charlie though."
Abby smiled, he was glad she had ate. Funny how something so simple made him happy. She nodded," yea, so far, I don't feel like I going to get sick." Abby listened to him talk about them not needing to starve anymore," well, until it's up and running, I'm not going to get my hopes up. Too much can happen and cause disappointment. " she reached out and took his hand, lacing her fingers through his." I will get excited once it produces some vegetables." His words about Sarah were true, she knew that," I know, and I'm worried for her. She's different, looks for the good in people, the way she believes in God, I don't want her to never come back from this, if that makes sense." Abby shrugged," I am kinda hoping the baby will give her hope, let her get excited about something, and yea, I know it sounds silly, but she needs something." Abby leaned forward and kissed him," just help me look out for her, please?" Abby wasn't talking about physical protection, he would do that, it was more of emotional strength she was asking him to give.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 14, 2015 11:05:54 GMT -5
"Guess it's better not to get your hopes up," Max said with a chuckle, "we need to find animals or something. When's the last time you had a glass of milk? I'm not talking the powdered stuff that was from the for either, I'm talking actual milk. You know it's been almost two years since I cheese, reall cheese, old cheddar."
He felt her grab his hand and smile. She went on to talk about Sarah which he could only agree. "Well there's three or four babies before ours," he said, "maybe they'll give her hope. They're the test run. Brian and Dean can practice giving birth on them before they do you. I mean some of those girls look ready to pop. Though I don't know if they'd want to keep the baby. They were fathered by those monsters. Would you keep it?"
He felt her kiss him, shutting him up for a brief second. "Yeah I'll protect them. I'm here, I'm not just going to sit around." He didn't get what she was meaning at, only thinking of physical protection, "I'll protect the whole farm if I can. Sarah, you, Brian, everyone."
Abby stared at him, " real milk, I don't remember." Abby thought of something that made her laugh out loud." Um, you know how to milk a cow?" She raised an eyebrow as she watched his face.
He didn't get her meaning, and that was fine. He seemed better with the physical stuff anyway. Best to save the emotional stuff to just between them. Times like this, where he could let Down and talk to her." I know." She smiled at him and then shifted. She set the bowl on the dresser and slipped out of her jeans, leaving them crumpled at the end of the bed. She eyed his hand with the bottle," go easy on that thing." She chuckled and crawled up onto her side of the bed. She laid down on her pillow and glanced at him," I wanna try to sleep, you're gonna stay up here with me, right?" She was quiet, as she looked at him. Even in the dim he would see a little fear in her eyes. She was afraid to fall asleep, so much had happened today.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
"Milk a cow," Max asked matching her raised eyebrow, teasing her, "can't say I know how. I imagine it's just like jerking off. You just keep tugging and tugging until it sprays out." He stuck out his tongue and laughed a little, "there has to be some girl out there who knows how. Seventeen women we pick up and not a single one can milk a cow, I find that unlikely. But imagine the milk, on cereal, no longer dry. I bet Louis could make ice cream from it. Could you picture eating ice-cream again? I can't. Let's hope we get lucky and someone from the rescue your squad has a cow, or knows how to milk one."
He laid back agaiant the head board, his back resting on it. As she changed he watched her, taking a sip. "I'm almost done half the bottle," he chuckeld taking yet another, "maybe I should stop. I miss drinking. It's been a while since I had the good stuff." He set the bottle on the night stand. "Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere." He watched her lay down, "I can't remember, leg needs healing. Not like I'm going to walk off. Besides who's going to help me to the bathroom when I need to take a piss."
He took her hand, "I'm not going anywhere Allstar," he said smiling, "I'm rigt beside you." He let a few minutes pass, watching her, brushing his hand along her hair. "I know you just got comfy and all that. But I could really use a hand. I don't want to got to sleep in these blood stained pants, but standing hurts. Can you help me, let me balance on you."
Abby smiled at him as he put the bottle away. She figured with its relaxing effect he would sleep well. She sat up and shifted around to stand at the edge of the bed," alright, so we just getting you out of your clothes, or do you need to pee too?" She didn't mind helping him at all, but she didn't want to be woken up as soon as she got to sleep so he could take a piss either.
She reached out and helped him to stand, taking as much weight off his leg as she could." You know , with your theory, maybe that's why it's mostly men that own dairy farms." She grinned at him and stuck out her tongue," you all do get plenty of practice doing that." Abby held onto him an steadied him while he got out of his pants and shirt." Can you balance? I can find you a pair of boxers or something from the other room, maybe?" She didn't want to take him into the bathroom naked, just incase anyone was in the house and might be near the steps. She shook her head thinking about that, the reaction it might get from one of the females, being mooned by Max.
Max Rivers
Daryl Dixon Kind Of Badass Who's Probably Related To Him Overall Badass
Death and destruction follow me everywhere I go, so you best back the fuck up.
Post by Max Rivers on Jul 15, 2015 22:27:11 GMT -5
"I guess I should go. Would save me the trouble of havig to wake you up in the middle of the night," he said with a smirk as he stood, "I'm sure we should get all the sleep while we can. I'm sure in a few moths we won't be sleeping at all. Plus you aren't sick when you sleep, we should try and maximize that."
She made a joke and he laughed, "yeah we do, maybe some more than others, I'm thinking Charles and Brian." He pulled his shirt over his head, revealing his bare chest. There were bruises, fresh and old. He winces a little as he did, the new cast on his hand stopping him a little. "Maybe I should stop fighting, I'll have nothing left to hurt." He laughed as he said that.
Max steadied himself on Abby, and kicked of his pants, leaning mostly on his back heel with his bad leg. He stood naked before her, his clothes at the bottom of him. "Yeah I can balance," he said nodding. He let most of his weight sit on his good leg, "hurry though."
Abby was unsure about leaving him, but he said he was alright. She went quickly down the hall, and into Charles and Sarah's room. She went through the dresser near the closet. It was where she had found the men's sweatpants for him before. They had been too short in the leg, but had fit his waist. She found a pair of what looked like some kind of shorts, made of material lighter than sweats. She shut the drawer and headed back , closing the door. She didn't like being in their room. She felt like she was invading their private space, but their closet and dresser only had female clothes.
Abby came back and held them up, "will these work?" She dropped down to her knees and helped him get them on, and pulled up. She smiled at him, "Well, if nothing else, you won't moon anyone." She chuckled softly and then helped him towards the bathroom. She hoped he would be able to balance, 'You wanna stand, or sit?' She asked as they got in the bathroom. She really didn't wanna stand there while he took a pee, but what are you gonna do?
Shauna Kelly: That helped, thank you
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