OUTBREAK: ZERO is a semi post-apocalyptic pandemic roleplay set in the fictional city of Lethford, USA. Current season: Winter, 20/21.
March 2020. The world is in pandemonium as one month ago, GHNv-20 was confirmed, five months after the beginning of norovirus season. The number of the infected are in the higher hundred thousands, and the death toll is at an estimated 250,000, with about seventy percent of the rest of the population experiencing mild to moderate illnesses connected to the S. pyogenes bacteria.
The fear of the unknown has caused mass hysteria and panic.
In an attempt to provide a semblance of safety and control, military personnel patrol the streets, even here in Lethford City, and the police force is trying to keep up with the rising street violence, assault, and theft.
Welcome to OUTBREAK: zero. Will you survive?
HAYANA
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Hi! I'm Haya. I'm pretty much your girl for everything! If you have any questions regarding our plot, membergroups, etc. don't hesitate to ask me. I'm also in charge of coding, graphics, anything skin related, and advertising/affiliates.
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ADDI
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Hey! I'm Addi. Hit me up if you need help with anything. I'm always for plotting so don't be shy. I like coffee, booze, and working out. I'm back from a long hiatus the dead so if you need anything, best ask the others until I get back into the groove of things!
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FINNLEY
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Hi hello! My name is Finnley, or Finn, call whichever and I'll be there for you (yes like the FRIENDS theme song). I am in charge of the claims and helping with miscellaneous things. Let me know if you have any questions!
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outbreak
/ˈaʊtbreɪk/ zero /ˈzɪərəʊ/
a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease. number, no quantity or number; nought; the figure 0.
She raised her brows at him as the fork waved between her hand that was out stretched and then to her face. Here she had come up here happy for the chance to fly. No matter what the actual temperature had been outside. Yet it seemed she had been paired with the sour puss of the base. Great. Just fantastic. A small look of 'seriously' passed over her face, her eyes flickering to his, now, very pathetic cup of food. This was just going to be a very interesting flight now. Especially as he seemed unfazed that he might have offended her in anyway and tossed his trash towards the can.
Arden give him a total of thirty seconds on her end, hoping he was going to laugh and say 'oh I was just kidding,' and actually introduce himself. Instead of her just knowing him from what the assignment had told her. But as he didn't do such a thing. She tucked that hand that hung stupidly in the air between them back into her leather bomber jacket. Raising her shoulders up just a bit so it covered more of her neck before she, instead of walking towards the containers he was grabbing hold of to load, walked towards the helicopter. "An interesting deal indeed, kid." She remarked.
She paused long enough to open the door for him, sliding it back into place for him to get the boxes loaded before she climbed inside and went to the pilot's seat. Her hands brushing over the buttons and flipping a few switches to get the lights up and going. Her body shifted into her seat and she barely spared him a glance over her shoulders as she did her pre-flight check. Something that surely only took her about the time that it would take for him to load just two of those crates and head for the next. She looked over her shoulder, leaning just far enough back that her blue eyes rested on him.
"Since we aren't partners or anything of those sorts, I feel like I should let you know that my job description for this mission was just to pilot. Not load or unload the helicopter. So you don't mind that I just follow the exact details of the assignment right? Since partners are usually the ones that help each other out. Would hate for you to get the wrong idea there sport." She said causally before she grabbed her headphones and secured them over her ears, giving him a cocky grin as she did. Knowing that the headphones would make it harder for her to hear any retorts he might have for her. At least until he put on his own set.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden was glad to finally be getting some air time. The weather lately had been canceling things left and right. Making it difficult to actually get a helicopter into the air. Not that she couldn't handle rough flying conditions. She had done so plenty of times and saved a lot of lives during some of them. But she knew that no one would willingly be sending a pilot and others into the air when the chances of a crash landing were higher due to winds and poor visibility. It was something that had soured her mood. Meaning she was stuck to maintenance duty. And while that was okay for a few days, the fact that it had been weeks made her practically buzzing with excitement to get her hands on a cyclic-pitch lever. Or for the less knowledgeable, it's her type of steering wheel.
She let her eyes roam over the file for a few minutes, waiting for her coffee to finish brewing from the single use k-cup machine. She'd want something warm before she got in the air. Weather that would definitely be colder the higher they went. That was just science. She had already pre-creamed and sugared the cup of coffee so once it was complete, she gave it a good stir, slapped a lid on and was out the door. The file tossed haphazardly down on her desk before she left. Surely her partner, a Captain Lowell, would have his with him which meant why did they need two copies?
She was just the pilot. She had other things to worry about over paperwork. It was that thought process that had her zipping up her dark bomber jacket and pulling her dark beanie over her head. Her typical uniform under the jacket and boots laced up properly. She would at least look the part instead. Her footsteps were sure even as the wind assaulted her cheeks and made them instantly flush a light pink. Even the tip of her nose also turning a similar color. She was approaching the helicopter that she had already done inspections on earlier in the day when she saw someone hunched over their little cup of steaming food. "Chauffeur? If you want one of those, I am pretty sure you are not going to like how they fly this thing," She retorted, patting the front of the massive machine.
"But if you meant pilot, then absolutely. Arden Lynn Parker, your temporary mission partner." She said with a sure smile, sticking out a gloved hand towards him in greeting.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden shook her head as he was talking about picking out a better name. She disagreed, and she chuckled lightly under her breath at him. “I don’t think it’s a bad name. It’s perfect for her.” She started. “I guess I’ve just always had a thing about giving others nicknames if I could.” She finished with a small shrug. She grew up the oldest of three siblings, and each one got their own nickname. Each friend did as well. Even if it had nothing to do with their actual name, she found a way to give them something. It was just an Arden thing.
“Well, you are welcome?” She laughed lightly. “She is wickedly smart. And funny once you understand the lingo.” She joked as she slid into the seat across from him. She spoke about lingo as if she was some old person. She felt it compared to the young girl, but she knew that she was still very much so in her young years. She had plenty of life ahead of her. At least, she did if she played her cards right and didn’t do anything too reckless. And Arden wasn’t exactly someone who did things that were considered stupid too often. Besides flying a helicopter and making dangerous decisions sometimes to save others. Okay, so maybe she shouldn’t preach on safe behaviors.
When she asked him how he was going with it, there was an awkward pause. She didn’t show that it effected her. She simply leaned back in her seat and took another drink from the long neck in her hand. Her blue eyes on him as she listened to him start off. “Well you aren’t failing as a major. Take that from someone who works under you.” She told him lightly. Then she placed the bottle down on the table as she glanced towards the doorway that lead to where she last saw Bethy. “She just wants you to be there. To follow through on promises.” Her eyes swung back to him, she wasn’t trying to sound cruel or heartless. She just knew the feeling that the girl was going through.
“When was the last time you were able to do something with her? Something she wanted to do and you actually did with her?”
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden was already in the fridge, removing the leftover pizza so she could heat him up a piece and then snagging the only two beers that were in the fridge. She was a casual beer drinker. Doing it more for the habit than the taste, as she didn't quite find it to be the most delicious thing she had drank before. But the light buzz she got was worth it sometimes. Just enough to get her relaxed and ready to go to bed. She opened the drawer she saw the bottle opener in earlier and quickly popped the tops on the two. Setting his down in front of him, and then clinking her glass to his lightly. "Cheers." She said, taking a sip before she went to heat the leftovers on a plate for him.
"So... you called her Bethy. Did she tell you that's what she prefers to go by?"
She had gotten a little run down from the girl herself on the situation of how she wound up on base. She knew enough to know that he was trying, though the girl was a bit too young to understand that he was trying in his own way. She could see why it wasn't enough because of the past though. "No, I just didn't want to call her Lizzy or something like that. Seems too basic. And Beth sounds like an old woman. So, she got Bethy." She said, turning as she got the microwave going. Her blue eyes sliding over to where he sat. "She didn't like it the first couple times, but I think she is okay with the name now." She admitted.
She studied him for a moment, taking another drink of her beer before she heard the buzzer go off behind her. She made quick work of making sure it was heated and then bringing it to him at the table, setting it down in front of him as she slipped into the seat across from him. "She clued me in to a little bit. And even though it isn't really my business; How are you adjusting with her here?" She cared. She understood what it was like to not be raised by your parents. But Bethy did admit that he was trying. And that was more than Arden could really say about her own mother.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden stood there as Sebastian seemed to gather himself, looking her over as if he was confused on what she was doing there. "Must have been a rough meeting." She said lightly, a brow quirking high on her forehead as she watched the small smile grow across his handsome face. He was ridiculously good looking, mature and yet those sharp eyes of his stating that he was wickedly smart. Had to be to hold the position that he did. Or else he was extremely lucky and had somehow gotten his way as far as he had on that alone. But she knew the latter wasn't the case.
"Thank you. It looks like everything went alright?"
She gave a light shrug of her shoulders. Her gaze looking over to the blonde as his eyes moved to her as well. She went to answer him, to give him the heads up that she wasn't exactly thrilled with her father, but Sebastian was already moving towards her. She sucked in a small breath, watching as he stooped down and tried his best to connect and apologize to her. She knew it wasn't going to work. The two girls had chatted lightly about it and she knew the frustration that laid there. But what wasn't said, and what Arden knew was there, was disappointment.
So she wasn't surprised when the girl was up and off the couch without saying much. Giving a bitter sentence as she went. Arden thought that maybe that was her question to slip out the front door. Let the two of them go ahead and try to talk things out or at least give the man a break from one of his soldiers seeing a preteen disrespect him. Not that she blamed her from what she had been told. But what stopped her in her tracks was the moment that the blonde looked over at her, their eyes connecting for a moment. She watched her face soften as a 'goodnight' slipped out of her mouth. She gave her a small smile in response. "Night Bethy." She returned.
"Well, whatever you did, she likes you. So at least there’s that."
Arden glanced back at his front door. She briefly considered telling him that she was going to head home. Back to her small room and bed. But the hurt in his voice was what tugged at her. "I was there," She winced lightly when it left her. "I didn't mean it the way that sounded." She told him, offering him an apologetic look as she placed her hands on her hips and sighed lightly. "How about this. We had extra pizza, lets get some food in you and perhaps a beer for the both of us? Assuming you have such a thing, Major." A flash of a smile was tossed his way, and then she was off towards the kitchen, not waiting to see if he would accept her invite or not. Instead, she only paused in the doorway and looked over her shoulder at him. Flashing a bright smile before she disappeared into the kitchen.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden’s eyes landed on not just any soldier or officer. But Command Sergeant Major Sebastian Chamberlain. She blinked once, then twice as he seemed to scan the room and lock eyes onto her. Her sandwich held between her hands in front of her face, a single bite taken from her sandwich as he approached. She looked up at him with a silent question in her eyes as he stopped in front of her table and cleared his throat. She took that moment to set down the sandwich she was holding and make a show of brushing her hands off. Her blue eyes looking up at him.
She had seen him a while back now. Always in passing, never really having dealt with one another. He had a air about him that screamed that he had a position of power, which he did. And he was attractive. Any woman on the base could see that, including herself. So for a moment, she just looked at him, unsure of what was about to be said as they had never exchanged words before. And this was quite the odd way for them to start talking, especially when the request came out of his mouth. He looked uncomfortable, and if the earth was to open up under him, he’d willingly throw himself into it instead of trying to save himself.
“Would you be willing to watch a little girl for about… Three hours? I’ve been called into a meeting, and unfortunately none of the caretakers are available on such short notice. There’ll be pizza delivered in about twenty minutes, if that sweetens the pot at all.”
She watched as the emotions shifted as he talked. Embarrassment, a small plea, desperation. “Well,” She started, pushing herself up and out of her seat as she stood. He had about half a foot on her, but she looked up at him from across the table. “Normally I am a meat an potatoes kind of girl, but pizza is a close second.” She said, giving a light shrug as she collected the items from her area to clean up after herself. She turned around and held out a hand, “Address Major?” Her blue eyes flickered back to him. And once the paper was in her hand, she looked at it. The base wasn’t that large, but she’d take her car over so she could get their faster. And then get herself home afterwards without an issue.
“Arden Lynn Parker,” She offered as she made her way to the exit of the mess hall and escaped down the hall way. It seemed that luck was on Sebastian’s side. Arden as actually pretty good with kids and raising them. She raised herself and her two younger siblings as a child herself. So at least he didn’t have to worry about some incapable woman heading over to take care of his daughter. Though as she knocked on the door, she wished that she had asked more questions. Especially when the door opened and there was not a small child there like how he had eluded to. No, this was a preteen. And she was very skeptical of Arden... at first.
She had arrived just moments before the pizza did, and the door had barely closed behind her before there was a knock. She got the pizza inside safely and went into ‘hey there’ mode. It was actually pretty awkward at first. Elizabeth seemed to not be thrilled by her new companion at first. The first slice of pizza was consumed in silence. But that didn’t mean that Arden was going to give up. She got them cleaned up and even took the extra step to take care of all the dishes in the sink before they went into the living room to find something to watch. It seemed that their mutual taste in a show was enough to open that door for Arden. She immediately jumped into it and before long, the two were laughing together and enjoying a bowl of popcorn.
Arden had actually lost track of time at some point. Her and Bethy, as she was now calling the girl, were in a fit of laughter over a little playful spat on the characters in the show. And that was when she heard the door closing, signaling that a certain man had made it home. She stood up and walked her way towards the opening of the living room to look over at him. “Welcome home sir.” She said, the smile on her face was one that was the remains of her laughter from earlier. Bethy remained on the couch, and seemed to not quite be over the fact that Sebastian had broke plans with her.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden had just finished up her early morning trainings. Which mainly was around some PT and then pilot duties. Also known as her going around the hanger and checking on the helicopters that she helped pilot. Getting in, running tests to help out the ones that worked on them, letting them know any error codes that might have appeared. Even taking out one that had been recently repaired to make sure it was good to go. She really enjoyed the days that she could take to the sky and just be.
She had run a lot of trips after the raids. Helping transport patients who were soldiers from the local hospital to the hospital on base. It helped out the locals in Lethford and got the soldiers away from the public. Able to contain them a bit easier in case there was an outbreak in the hospital. But since then, things had died down. She took the helicopter out maybe once a week for rounds, mainly being partnered with the Lethford police for air support.
After her rounds, she stopped by her room on the base and showered up, changing into a comfortable pair of clothes that showed she was clearly no longer on duty. Dark jeans and a plain gray tee shirt, pair of converse on her feet. She made her way towards the mess hall, it was later than lunch, but still too early for dinner. Meaning that there were actually only a handful of people in the room. All dressed like they were on duty but taking an actual break. She gave a small nod of greeting as she passed them, grabbing a pre-made sandwich and bottle of water. Snagging a small piece of brownie in cling wrap that was there as well. Might as well treat herself to something at least.
She sat by herself, somewhat near the entrance of the mess hall, unwrapping her sandwich and starting to eat. She brushed her shoulder length hair behind her ears so it would stay out of the way. Arden had probably only made it through half the sandwich when she heard someone enter the hall, and in a bit of a hurry from the sounds of it. Her blue eyes moving to look at who had just made their debut to the scarcely populated area.
ABOUT Arden Lynn Parker
AGE
31
OCCUPATION
RANK / SECOND JOB
Babysitter for Sebastian Chamberlain
Arden is punctual, always knowing to show up before the time selected. Even if its just for meeting someone for coffee. She is dependable when it comes to her friends, family, and job. She is where she needs to be and will do everything in her power to be able to help those out who need her help. She is passionate about what she does and never gives less than her everything when she has set her mind to something, which can be a good and bad thing. Sometimes it can get in her way of what is best for herself. She has a sense of humor, able to easily banter with others on the radio at work or in person she can hold her own over a long neck. Arden does her best to do what she thinks is right and tries to help any who may be headed down the wrong path if she sees any potential in saving them.
[attr="class","ozapptitle"]BIOGRAPHY
Arden was one of three. The first child, the one that would pave the path for the others to follow behind in a normal and functional family. She had two younger siblings, all sisters. Their father was a military man, so they traveled around quite a bit when she was younger. She even lived in Italy for a year when her father was stationed there. She still knows a few phrases in Italian to this day, which always brings up fond memories. When Arden was ten, her father was killed in action and thats when the hard times really hit for the Parker family.
Her mother was not ready to support a family on her own, and struggled to find jobs that she could hold down and support the family. Which meant that she was gone at all odd hours and the majority of the day. And that would lead to a young Arden having to step up and raise her two younger siblings. Making sure that there was some form of food packed for the school lunches, even if it was only a cheese stick and she had to go to school hungry. Scrapping together dinners, helping her siblings do home work. When she was old enough, she started working to help provide for the family. Even though their mom seemed to at least cover a roof over their head, she didn't help much else with the rest. Choosing to buy scratch off tickets and talk big on what they would do if they won. Which she only ever won $50 twice, which was dumped back into scratchers.
By the time she was a teenager, Arden was beyond her years. Having played mother for as long as she had and finding that the high school drama just wasn't for her. She had better things to do then spend her time bickering over boys or latest trends. She was lucky enough to just have clothes that didn't have stains on them. As her siblings got older, they got more independent, which helped eased the responsibility off of Arden. She joined the Air Force reserves as a back up, but made sure to be as present as possible. Even renting out her own apartment when she could afford to and her siblings moved in immediately. The deal was she covered rent, they covered electric and water bills, and they could figure out the rest from there.
Once her youngest sister turned 18 and showed she could survive on her own, Arden left the reserves at 25 and joined the Air Force, already having a title and lots of training under her belt. Arden quickly found her place when she decided to become a pilot. A helicopter pilot to be exact. And she has loved every moment of it since she passed her required training. When the virus broke out, the middle sister had gotten really sick at the same time. Leaving the two other sisters to grow concerned and try their best to support her without putting themselves in harms way. In the end, she became another one of the numbers of lives lost to the pandemic.
Arden got the assignment to head to Lethford as part of air support. She takes her job in strides and has put her mind to doing the best she can considering the rough circumstances that have been given to the world.
