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<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title> &lt;Nova Metropolis&gt; </title><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="html_resources/style.css"></head><body><div class="back"><a href="index.html">&lt;</a></div> <!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title> Nova Metropolis </title><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="html_resources/style.css"></head><body><div class="back"><a href="index.html">&lt;</a></div>
<h1>&lt;Nova Metropolis&gt;</h1> <h1>Nova Metropolis</h1>
<p> <p>
Michelle continues driving the bus for a couple hours without further Michelle continues driving the bus for a couple hours without further
incidents. They pass a bunch of smaller towns, some of them being incidents. They pass a bunch of smaller towns, some reduced to
basically piles of wood and rubble while others have buildings still basically piles of wood and rubble while others have buildings still
standing. James had gone to sleep and Annie is enjoying the view, standing. James had gone to sleep and Annie is enjoying the view,
making occasional conversation with Michelle about landmarks or anything making occasional conversation with Michelle about landmarks or anything
remarkable. remarkable.
</p> </p>
<p class="comment">
Maybe add some comment about what Annie sees/perceives?
</p>
<p> <p>
Michelle gets her attention: <span class="quote speech">Look, over Michelle gets her attention: <span class="quote speech">Look, almost
there!</span><br /> there!</span><br />
She getures to the left. Annie leans out of her seat and back to see what She getures to the left. Annie leans out of her seat and back to see what
Michelle is pointing to. An undefined shape is visible in the far Michelle is pointing to. An undefined shape is visible in the far
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skyline of a large city. skyline of a large city.
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
They pass a sign with completely washed-out colors off to the side They pass a huge sign with completely washed-out colors that still
that still faintly reads <span class="quote non-speech">Welcome to faintly reads <span class="quote non-speech">Welcome to
Nova&nbsp;Metropolis</span>. Quickly, they find themselves the city Nova&nbsp;Metropolis</span>. Quickly, they find themselves the city
outskirts. Many of the single family homes in the area are still outskirts. Many of the single family homes in the area are still
standing, some of them even in remarkably good condition. The city standing, some of them even in remarkably good condition. The city
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<span class="quote speech">50? That's faster than the speed limit in <span class="quote speech">50? That's faster than the speed limit in
Sunside Cove yet this feels so slow...</span><br /> Sunside Cove yet this feels so slow...</span><br />
Michelle chuckles.<br /> Michelle chuckles.<br />
<span class="quote speech">This is what it feels like after doing 120 <span class="quote speech">This is what it feels like coming off the
for a while. Jack was right about the wind. Under normal circumstances, highway. Jack was right about the wind. Under normal circumstances,
a bus like this one would struggle to reach 100.</span> a bus like this one would struggle to reach 100, we were doing 120.</span>
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
The buildings around them get taller and taller. The mix of smaller and The buildings around them get taller and taller. The mix of smaller and
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over over the road. Annie points them out:<br /> over over the road. Annie points them out:<br />
<span class="quote speech">Looks like this was all abandoned just <span class="quote speech">Looks like this was all abandoned just
recently. Not even a smashed window.</span><br /> recently. Not even a smashed window.</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">Over there. But you&apos;re right. Barely any <span class="quote speech">Over there.</span><br />
damage &ndash; and surprisingly little sand, I thought we&apos;d find
a bunch of buried ruins.</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">Okay, one smashed window.</span><br /> <span class="quote speech">Okay, one smashed window.</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">I mean you&apos;re right. Barely any
damage &ndash; and surprisingly little sand, I thought we&apos;d
find a bunch of half-buried ruins.</span><br />
Michelle pulls up at a bus stop and parks the bus.<br /> Michelle pulls up at a bus stop and parks the bus.<br />
<span class="quote speech">Time to wake up the guys.</span> <span class="quote speech">Time to wake up the guys.</span>
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
While enjoying a small meal, they decide to explore the time capsule that Over a small meal, they decide to explore the time capsule that
is Nova Metropolis. Well, all of them but Jack.<br /> is Nova Metropolis. Well, all of them but Jack.<br />
<span class="quote speech">I thought sleep was for the weak?</span> Michelle says: <span class="quote speech">I thought sleep was for
Michelle teases him.<br /> the weak?</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">I'm just gonna own that one today.</span><br /> <span class="quote speech">I'm just gonna own that one today.</span><br />
He throws himself into his bed, not even making an effort to lay down in a He throws himself onto his bed, not even making an effort to lay down in
comfortable position. Through the mattress, they hear a muffled a comfortable position. His words are muffled through the mattres:
<span class="quote speech">Good night</span>. <span class="quote speech">Good night.</span>
</p> </p>
<p class="comment"> <p class="comment">
missing section (and maybe a missing chapter of Jack getting the radio) missing section (and maybe a missing chapter of Jack getting the radio)
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
<span class="quote speech">Jack is gone</span>, Annie notices while <span class="quote speech">Jack is gone</span>, Annie notices while
entering the bus. She goes to the kitchen area.<br /> entering the bus. She looks around.<br />
<span class="quote speech">There&apos;s a note on the table: &quot;Will <span class="quote speech">There&apos;s a note on the table: &quot;Will
be back at 6:30&quot;</span><br /> be back at 6:30&quot;</span><br />
Michelle looks at her watch. <span class="quote speech">It <i>is</i> Michelle looks at her watch. <span class="quote speech">It <i>is</i>
6:30.</span><br /> 6:30.</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">I guess there&apos;s nothing to do but wait. James chimes in: <span class="quote speech">I guess there&apos;s nothing
He&apos;ll show up soon enough.</span> James chimes in.<br /> to do but wait. He&apos;ll show up soon enough.</span><br />
Michelle says: <span class="quote speech">I sure hope so.</span><br />
They place their bags full of found goodies on the floor and sit down They place their bags full of found goodies on the floor and sit down
around the table. around the table.
</p> </p>
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the bus. Annie opens the door.<br /> the bus. Annie opens the door.<br />
<span class="quote speech">Where have you been?</span><br /> <span class="quote speech">Where have you been?</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">I went on my own little adventure and may or <span class="quote speech">I went on my own little adventure and may or
may not have forgotten where the bus was parked.</span><br /> may not have procured some radio equipment.</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">Didn&apos;t you go to sleep?</span><br /> <span class="quote speech">Didn&apos;t you want to sleep?</span><br />
<span class="quote speech">Well yeah... And then I had a dream that <span class="quote speech">Well yeah... And then I had a dream that
inspired me to go looking for a radio.</span> He points to the car he inspired me to go looking for stuff.</span> He points to the car he
arrived in. <span class="quote speech">It&apos;s in the trunk.</span><br /> arrived in. <span class="quote speech">It&apos;s in the trunk.</span><br />
<span class="comment">said dream is him running a radio station talking <span class="comment">said dream is him running a radio station and Emily
to Emily</span><br /> calling in as a guest</span><br />
Michelle facepalms. Annie and James look at both of them in confusion.<br /> Michelle facepalms. Annie and James look at both of them in confusion.<br />
<span class="quote speech">Is it one of these radios?</span> Michelle <span class="quote speech">Is it one of these radios?</span> Michelle
makes a gesture like turning a dial.<br /> makes a gesture showing a big box.<br />
<span class="comment">Yes, it is. Make this clear when Jack picks it <span class="comment">Yes, it is. Make this clear when Jack picks it
up.</span> up.</span>
</p> </p>