"Lamb sounds delicious," Ebe replied to Aliva. As they made their way inside the base camp in one bunker room, Ebe heard Aliva mention a guard taking down one infected outside the perimeters.

Ebe spotted Eden and waved at her quickly. 

"I mean, it's safer in here?" Ebe offered, not sure if that was the best counterargument.

She, too, wanted to wander outside the safe zone into the streets, the forest, or even the mountains. But it wasn't safe for her--or anyone. She doubted she'd survive a few days alone. 

No, it was safer in here.