Being slow and gentle in the hand shake it was surreal that Shawn found another person in this wasteland that was easy on the eyes and kind to him. "It's nice to meet you Olivia. Mississippi that would make us practically neighbors. Honestly I had my money on Alabama but guess I lost that bet." Shawn shrugged still smiling at the hostess and her generous hospitality. "I came up from the coast figured by now it would be empty and a good spot to scavenge. I'm not too fond of the cold and thought more people would feel the same. I was in the store when the sickness hit. It was on the news and the hospital was quarantined. It just seemed to spread from there in Jackson. I ran across my first walker a few days later he had bite taken out of him and limped towards me like a zombie or some such. After that I tried to stay in my home town but lack of food push me to make a choice to move south and get a boat. I've headed east ever since."

Sitting down on the boat with his knees bent in front of him. He looks up at Olivia. I would very munch like to hear your story. Only as munch as your comfortable with of course." Shawn sat and listened to your story. The sound of another voice was so soothing. He would ask about inconsequential stuff just to keep the conversation going and not make it feel awkward. The way she retold her story was not as interesting as Olivia herself. She got all the way here by herself. There were times when the fishing was scarce and Shawn had thought about other options. The gap of supplies from north Carolina to Virginia was especially trying. Shawn wanted to sit and talk to her all night but he didn't want to wear out his welcome so soon. Shawn also thought of Olivia and how she would need her own strength for whatever challenges would come tomorrow.

As the night wore on Shawn waited for a gap in the conversation. "Olivia I wouldn't be polite to keep you talking all night. I thank you kindly for the conversation and if you feel comfortable I would like us to be on good terms. I have a boat up the docks fifth one up on the right. It has a blue stripe on it. If you like I could put on a fresh pot of coffee for the morning if you like? In Florida I got my hands on as many water filters that I could carry so it will be fresh in that regard too. I don't have any real food supplies so breakfast will be B.Y.O.B. (bring your own breakfast) I'm sorry on that account."