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[As if Newt would ever give up the chance to make a video, so here he is sitting in the kitchen. Also, he's bored being cooped up inside for an extended period of time, so there's also that]

Okay normally I would ask why people are actually venturing outdoors when shit's going down like this, but something tells me that's a super pointless question so instead here's this one:

So we got one account of what zombies are like in one person's world, but I was wondering what other incarnations are out there. [Newt folds his arms on the table, leaning down on them a bit] In Haven, there were a couple running around in some of the tunnels and they were from the same world as a couple of my housemates--one of them almost bit me. That was a trip. [he pauses, briefly, blinking] Er. The zombie, not my housemates. [--except--] Well, okay, one of them stabbed me in the chest and killed me but that wasn't until later so I don't think that really counts in this conversation? [he says it so casually. . . . . . . ANYWAY, back on topic as Newt waves a hand] Anyway, these zombies were taken over by a fungus called cordyceps. Basically it took over the brain of the corpse of whatever it attached itself to and made it into a puppet.

Now, we have this same fungus in my world, but it never went all zombie on human beings, just small animals. I'm talking, like...bugs. Sooo basically I'm wondering what other types of zombies people might've either run into, whether from their own world or a different one. And what caused them to become zombies in the first place. I'm talking like virus or fungus or whatever.

Or, like, whatever else anyone wants to talk about because holy shit I'm so bored right now.

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Aww. [Newt's grin is widening, and okay, now he's turning the camera back to himself] Isn't he adorable with his glasses all crooked? He's adorable, right? [to Miriam now]

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[See, this is why she likes you two. Free entertainment! Miriam giggles, eyes wide and happy.] Yeah! You're so cute together!

[alskdh he was asking about Hermann specifically but ok Miriam he'll take it. but not without his ears going a bit red first. though he still looks pretty pleased] Thanks, kiddo. I think so, too.

[ANYWAY--back on topic;]

So, uh...wait, backup a bit, though, who are the Sons and what's Tar?

[Miriam giggles, though her expression turns serious as she begins to speak.] The Sons of Plunder. They're bad people. They used to be part of the army, but then they did one of those revolt things and now there's no army. It's bad if they catch you. They killed my friend.

[She's quiet for a moment.]

He was nice. They hurt him really bad before--

[Yeah, no. Miriam shakes her head.]

I dunno what the Tar is, exactly. A plague? But if it gets in your blood, you die and then it kinda...takes over your body. Makes you do stuff, only you're usually dead by that point. The Sons figured out how to weaponize it. That's how they killed the army.

[well that sobers Newt up a bit.]

Shit. They sound like serious bad news. Like...avoid-for-your-entire-life levels of bad news.

Yeah. So if you see anybody wearing their symbol, just...run. Or shoot them in the face.

[Miriam is practical.]

Also it's a skull. With flowers in the eye-holes. Their symbol, I mean.

With flowers? [newt rubs the back of his neck] I'll keep an eye out, definitely. They sound like dudes I do not want to have anything to do with.

You have no idea, buddy.

[Plus she likes you, Newt. You should try not to die.]

Aaaaand I seriously hope I never get an idea.

[...pause....then he knocks on wood]

Knock on wood.

Here's to hoping. [Or whatever it is they say.

CHANGE OF SUBJECT. Miriam brightens.]

Hey. Heeeeeey. You should totally get your boyfriend a present. For not dying! [And entertaining her.] Everybody loves presents.

[Newt blinks at that, before he straightens] I--okay? I mean, I've thought about it. It was his birthday a couple months ago, apparently. Or his approximate birthday, I dunno. He's the one that keeps track of that stuff.

It doesn't have to be somebody's birthday if you wanna give them something. It's just nice. And they'll like you better.

[Miriam is very practical, in the end.]

What'dya get him?

Uh...nothing? Yet? [Newt winces a bit] I didn't even know until it was his birthday, that it actually was his birthday.

I am right here. Stop giving him ideas. I don't care.

[--turning his head to wrinkle his nose at Hermann] Shhh! You are not part of this conversation! Stop listening! Miriam's gonna help me figure out a birthday present for you.

Duuuude, no. You gotta remember birthdays! Gilly says so. Otherwise people get pissy and that's no good.

[Miriam nods sagely. The things you learn living in a brothel. Gilly had three of what he called 'professional' birthdays, in which his favorite clients would buy him shiny things and party. For his actual birthday, Gilly and some friends usually stayed up all night playing cards.]

You better get something pretty awesome, then.

Well, Hermann's always pissy, so I don't think getting him a present will change that. But I still want to get him one. [Newt considers this, before glancing back at her] You have any suggestions?

[Miriam considers this.]

I mean there's always cocaine. Pretty sure Delight would hook you up.

[Drugs are fun, right? Adults like drugs.]

[ in the background of Newton's video, the distinct sound of someone choking on tea. ]

[Newt's eyebrows shoot straight up to his hairline] Uh...that's...no?? [Miriam, what.] That's...really not our thing. I mean. That's a pretty serious hardcore drug.

What? [Apparently the cocaine is a no-go. Boo.] It's not that hardcore. Like. Comparatively.

[Oh well.]

Hey, you could always ask Confusion for some science-y equipment!

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