[center][color=darkgreen][b]K Y L E  R U T L E D G E[/b][/color][/center][indent][sub][color=darkgreen][b]Location:[/b][/color] [i] Kitchen, Rutledge Residence[/i][/sub][sup][right][color=darkgreen][b]Timeframe[/b][/color] [i]Early morning[/i][/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][indent][sub][color=darkgreen][b]Interaction(s):[/b][/color] [i]None[/i][/sub][sup][right][color=darkgreen][b]Previously:[/b][/color] [i]N/A[/i][/right][/sup][/indent]

Kyle always wakes up early and before Tegan. This is normal to him, and she tends to sleep for a bit longer, until seven more or less. Along with his regular routine, getting, taking a quick shower, get dressed, turn on the t.v but keep it low, and make breakfast only while he did do this. Nothing seemed normal to him despite this, and it did not help that he forgot about t.v and instead of the news. It is just noise and static, and he quickly turned it off. 

A deep sigh was his response as another reminder of the state the world is in despite the state of the neighborhood. Their piece of peace and normalcy. Which made him wonder if there are places like this out there in the world. He knows he will never know but, the thought of there being safe havens out there helps with things.  

So after a tired moment of looking at the t.v, Kyle forced himself to finish his routine and make some breakfast. This is all he can do, really, try to keep that sense of normalcy going for as long as he can and not give in to despair. For a moment, as he reached the fridge and grabbed the handle, he stopped and stared. This is like something out of a comic he used to read, the dead rising up and the survivors trying to find a safe place for themselves. This part of Huddeen is safe but for how much... He stopped himself from finishing the thought, no just focus on making breakfast. He said to himself mentally, trying to keep himself focused and not think about what he dreads will happen. Just focus on the now, and that bridge will be dealt with when it happens. But, for now, breakfast. 

So Kyle went about making breakfast, starting with waffles and letting the smell of his cooking fill the house. He may not feel like things are normal, but trying to while he still does help some and is better than nothing.  
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[center][color=lightblue][b]T E G A N  R U T L E D G E[/b][/color][/center][indent][sub][color=lightblue][b]Location:[/b][/color] [i] 
Bedroom - Porch, Rutledge Residence[/i][/sub][sup][right][color=lightblue][b]Timeframe[/b][/color] [i]Early morning[/i][/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][indent][sub][color=lightblue][b]Interaction(s):[/b][/color] [i]None[/i][/sub][sup][right][color=lightblue][b]Previously:[/b][/color] [i]N/A[/i][/right][/sup][/indent]

Tegan, by now, was just getting up, letting out a morning yawn, and lazily looking over at the nearby window. She can see the light coming through and despite still feeling tired. Tegan did a quick stretch before getting out of bed and getting herself ready for the day. 

Walking to the living room and she could smell breakfast being made. Good thing I married someone who knows how to cook, she thought as she made her way to the kitchen since god knows how bad she is at making something edible for herself. Entering the kitchen with a warm smile and seeing that Kyle was busy at work. [color=lightblue]"Hello daring,"[/color] she said with warmth in her voice. 

Kyle answering without looking at her and with a semi-depressed tone. [color=darkgreen]"Good morning."[/color] 

Tegan stood for a moment with a concerned look on her face. [color=lightblue]"You doing okay, Kyle?"[/color] She knows how Kyle has been doing since the outbreak began, and today he seems more out of it than usual. 

Kyle stopped what he was doing and turned around. While Leaning on the countertop with a blank face,[color=darkgreen] "I am fine, Tegan. Just moving along like we are doing right now."[/color] 

[color=lightblue]"Do you want to talk about it? You know I am here for you."[/color]Sounding sincere," Tegan walked closer to Kyle. 

Kyle was about to put his hand out to stop her but had a second thought and relented. Letting her get close to him. 

[color=lightblue]"This about that sound we heard last night?"[/color] 

[color=darkgreen]"No, no not that though we should talk about that at one point today. But how are you? You look a bit tired."[/color] Kyle trying to dodge the question.

[color=lightblue]"The sound last night did make things hard to go back to sleep, but I am fine now. Well, as you are okay, Kyle."[/color] Tegan went to hold his hands gently, [color=lightblue]"We are in this together, you know that, right?"[/color] 

Kyle looking a bit relieved, [color=darkgreen]"I know that, Tegan and I are not sure what I would do without you. I mean that, and I... I... 
I love you and thank you for everything, and I should go back to making breakfast before I burn something."[/color]

Tegan smiled and gave him a soft kiss on the lips.[color=lightblue]"I love you too, and I am here when you need me."[/color] Then the two hugged for a moment, and Tegan started looking along the countertop at the coffee machine.[color=lightblue]"I take it the coffee is ready?"[/color]

[color=darkgreen]"Yeah, and it is just how you like it."[/color] Saying it with a bit more happiness in his voice. 

[color=lightblue]"In that case, I will be on the porch if you need me."[/color] Tegan began pouring herself a fresh cup of coffee.

[color=darkgreen]"Okay, and I will tell you when breakfast is ready"[/color] Kyle then went back to making breakfast while Tegan went outside and sat on the outdoor loveseat on the porch.

As Tegan drank her coffee, she watched the street and could see that some of her neighbors were out and about. She did not know any of them, really. She and Kyle have only been in the town a month and have not got a chance to get to know the people here. At least the ones still alive. Still, they have even more reason to talk and get to know them. They are all in this together now, even if they do not realize it yet.