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
SITE OWNER + HEAD ADMINISTRATOR
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
ADMINISTRATOR
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
GLOBAL MODERATOR
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.
Bridget sat in the booth she always did with the cracked vinyl and the cushions that squeaked. The small eatery was deserted aside from herself.
She was the lone soul in the establishment; it used to be a busy place steady with customers and filled with enthusiastic conversations. She longed for the days when there was chatter. As much as she appreciated the quiet, this place was never without noise...and she liked that. It was pleasant, but things had changed. The diner no longer shined. It was dim and dull. It seemed a place that not even the sun found pleasure. It was as if it merely glanced in the plate glass windows and moved on.
The blonde thought to herself it was a rather dismal day. The weather wasn't great, just cold and overcast. But the lack of natural light didn't add to the ambiance of the place. She took in a deep breath and exhaled heavily. She didn't know why she had come to the restaurant, nor did she know what she was looking to find. Perhaps coming there was just something to do, an unnecessary stop to pass the time. Perhaps she was in search of something she wasn't able to pinpoint, but there she sat.
Alone in the silence. In the darkness.
She sighed again and glanced out the window. Someone was crossing the street. At this time of evening, she rarely saw people. However, it wasn't often she left her apartment during the twilight hours...at least, not anymore. Time was ticking on and it was nearing curfew. Only fifteen minutes until the city shut down.
"I should probably go," she mumbled to herself while thinking about the walk home. It would take about ten minutes or so. She looked down at the black purse with the pebbled leather that sat by her side by her side.
As she stood, there was a light thump; it was her purse slipping to the floor underneath the table. The sound was lost on her as quickly as it had come. Her focus had shifted to a chilly draft that came from the kitchen area. Bridget shivered and tugged at the front of her cream cardigan. She pulled it tightly around her body and tucked her hands between her arms and torso. The woman began heading toward the kitchen where a backdoor led to the alley. As she neared it, she noticed it was open. Granted, it didn't lock properly. By pulling the exterior handle up, the deadlock would release. It wasn't supposed to be like that. She only knew from a waitress she'd befriended after years of service. There was a night when they had entered the building after hours to retrieve Bridget's phone. Bridget was always leaving things places and tonight was no exception.
She pushed the thick metal door that led to the alley and stepped through the threshold.
It was halfway home when she went to check the time and she realized she'd forgotten something. Her phone...and her purse...were both back at the restaurant.
Silently cursing herself, she turned back and hurried back to the restaurant where the door was again cracked open and there was a slight buzz coming from inside.
Bridget is a serene, cool-headed individual who appears to have things figured out. She isn’t easily flustered and rarely lets her nerves get the best of her. That’s not to say she doesn’t worry about things, she just keeps her reservations to herself unless it’s something serious.
She’s not a terribly open individual. What she lacks in verbage, she makes up for in observation. She lets actions speak for themselves. They are true when words are not. A big part of the reason she's a quiet individual is because she believes the fools are the ones who talk non-stop. They’re never taken seriously. It’s a wise person who holds their tongue until necessary. Those are the people who are listened to.
Bridget rarely shows her frustration or irritation, although she feels both frequently. She keeps it under wraps. The woman has a long fuse, but hell hath no fury like the anger of Bridget. She can be ugly when she’s angry.
Thankfully, that doesn’t happen often. Although the way she internalizes could be considered a bad thing as she does it often. She’s not good with confrontation and therefore avoids it. Like so many other’s she prefers not to rock the boat. She does what she can not to be ‘that person.’ The world is fucked up as it is, nobody needs another troublemaker in the mix.
[attr="class","ozapptitle"]BIOGRAPHY
Bridget grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. She was a quiet child who preferred to watch more than participate. When other children spent their recesses playing tag, she sat on the sidelines watching with pen and paper in hand. She liked to draw and would draw as they played. She would never reveal her pictures because she was insecure and feared judgement from the others. It was clothing. She liked to draw outfits.
Because of her reserved nature, others viewed her as a pretty face with a bland personality. To an extent, it was true. She was pretty, but she rarely spoke. Even when asked direct questions, people were often met with a tight smile, small nod and an “Okay.” It wasn’t very interesting. She wasn’t very interesting.
However, in the comfort of her home, she was a vibrant child with parents who indulged her ‘secret’ obsession. She would speak of her peers' fashion wares, what their choice clothing ‘said’ about them and vocalize her judgements. Her parents would listen with open ears and attentive expressions. They encouraged her love of fashion. Oh, she loved clothing so much! She pined over the latest fashions and lusted after runway designs. Even if her parents found it somewhat superficial, she would never know. Her enthusiasm for all of it was refreshing.
In highschool, she was involved in a fashion club and even designed a “clothing line” as part of a fundraiser for her school. She participated in most clubs and elective classes that encouraged creativity. Bridget tried her hand in photography, drawing, painting and clothing design.
It was no surprise that clothing design was the one that stuck with her after she graduated. She went on to work at an independent boutique in uptown Portland while attending the Art Institute of Portland.
Unfortunately, she never graduated.
Her father fell ill in her third year and she dropped out to help her mother take care of him.She moved home and began working for a local paper selling ad space. It was dismal, but she was able to do much of it remotely and her father could no longer be left alone.
Four agonizing years later, her father passed. He slipped away quietly in November of 2011. Bridgets mother never recovered from the loss. She passed away little over a year after his death leaving Bridget alone with no idea what to do next. She spoke with a distant relative and he suggested she move. It was her uncle. He helped her with those practicalities and they got everything in order.
She relocated to the place her uncle recommended. It was called Lethford City and her uncle knew of a merchandising position that was open. It was for an upscale women's clothing store. He had a ‘lady friend’ who worked at their corporate office. He said he’d put in a good word.
Six months later, Bridget was a stranger in a strange land. She didn’t get the job in for the company, but she did find her way onto the sales floor. Years passed and she worked her way up to management. She even started a fashion blog specializing in eclectic wares and fashion trends.
In 2019, the position of a buyer became available. This time, she felt she was ready and after a painstakingly long series of interviews, she was hired on as the fashion buyer for the store.
Then 2020 rolled around. People began to get restless, sick...angry. Once again, her lovely, little world began to take a turn for the worst.
[attr="class","ozapptitle"]EXTRAS
She has an irrational hatred of Croc brand shoes. That's why it's her nickname.