"We need to go find the Governor," states Rick," and we should do so sooner rather than later."
"I agree, but before we do so we need to stalk out food and medicine supplies. With all the new people we have now, our supplies won't last long." Hershel points out.
"I can go into town and get what I can, but I don't think I will be able to find a lot of stuff," says Glenn.
"I can go hunting and find some herbs." Daryl grunts.
"I don't think you should go alone. Don't think it will be safe." Mentions Carol.
"I understand where you are coming from, but I do better by myself. Better off solo on this." Daryl said as he raises his eyes to meet her eyes.
"He is right. We need to ask anyone else if they can hunt, raid some house, gather herbs, and look for some ammo." Michone adds in.
"Okay. Sounds good to me. As soon as we are stalked up thou we need to focus on the Governor." Rick says as he starts to stand from the table.
As everyone else starts to get up and walk away, Rick looks at Daryl and asks him to hang back. Looking at him kinda weird Daryl sits back down.
"What is going on, man?" Daryl asks.
"Well, Carol and I have been talking and we have decided that we like each other and would like to start seeing each other. Well what little you can do in this new world that is." Laughed Rick.
"Do you plan on taking care of her?" Daryl ask, "and how so?"
"It was his idea to say something to you before we told everyone else. With all these new people here it won't be so hard on us to do so either." Carol peeped in.
"You are like a sister to me and I just want to make sure. "Daryl stated looking her in the eye.
"I know that's why I said we should talk to you first." Rick said as he walked up and put his hand on Daryl's shoulder.
"Well, I think you to will be good together. I am happy for you two." Daryl smiled as he hugged Carol." But you had best take care of her."
"Well we need to go and see who all can help with the list." Rick mentions as he walks over to Carol and takes her hand.
Then they start laughing and walked together out to the main yard.
Now in the main yard, Rick walks up thinking of how he is going to ask and say what he is about to. Looking at the people standing around and realizing what he has gotten himself into, he thinks to himself I need to be everything these people need. I am with Carol now and I need to let these people know that they will be taken care of to the best of my ability to do so and we need to work together on making this work. I hope they can realize I will do what I can and want to help. This will work. I have a great woman now and now Daryl is right beside me on this all the way.
"Everyone, I know this place doesn't look like much but we can make it work. We have to work together on this. We need to go out hunting, searching buildings, gathering herbs, and fixing this place up. How you wish to do it is fine. If we work together on this, it will work. If anyone needs to make a point or whatever comes to Glenn, Hershel, Daryl, or I and we will bring it to one another and call a meeting and we will take a vote. So, please everyone work together. People who wish to go to town or search go to Glenn he will have it worked out. Before you go looking for medicine please speak to Hershel first. Hunting and gathering please go to Daryl. I will be here to talk about fixing this place up." Rick says aloud.
Everyone started stirring but not sure what to do. Daryl walks up and adds," Everyone we need to get it together soon. On the hunting you need to go in groups. Same with the gathering. I will be going out myself to leave guts and other things around. Hopefully the dead will go to that instead. I would suggest you do the same as well. If you go in groups please bring back hides as well. Pelts can make blankets and we need them. Winter is coming and will be on us before we know it."
He looks over at Rick nods and walks away. Rick nodding back looks out to the crowd and walks down following Daryl.
A little bit later Daryl walks up to Carol and tells her he is going out soon and should be back before dawn. Wishing him luck she turns to go find Rick.
As he got his knife for gutting off the table he sees a shadow walking up to him.
"You can't walk alone forever young man." Hershel says in a fatherly way.
"I have walked alone for a long time now. I prefer it." Daryl said. Noticing it sounds like he questioned himself.
"Son, it isn't going to be easy down that path. There are women here now you can get to know. Mayb..." started Hershel.
"It will be fine. Plus, I have talked to these women. They don't seem my type." Daryl snapped.
"Well son, be careful. Don't let yourself turn bitter." Hershel eyed him and turned to walk away.
How dare he act like my father. What is it to him if I walk alone? I am happy. Well as happy as one can be in this damned world. Picking up a wet stone he starts to sharpen his knife. I mean really these women seem too towny. I come from a small town. Was raised poor. I wouldn't even know how to talk to these women if I tried. Deciding his knife was sharp enough he put it in his boot and gather up some extra bolts for his cross bow setting them into his makeshift bag he made for them and loaded three into the front and one in the rig. Looked for his extra bag for herbs and one for some meat. Where is the salt I need to quick fix cure the meat? Finding it he stood up and walked out of the cell he has chosen for himself. Walking out of the prison, and out of the gate.
Walking in the woods for a while he starts to notice he hasn't been in this part of the woods. Noticing that there make shift traps around and walkers up in the tree. He is wondering who would go this far to do this. Could it be the Governor? If it is for us he didn't do a good job hiding this traps and pit falls. Unless it is someone new to the area and just trying to keep the walkers at bay. Walking up to one of the pit falls he notice it had spikes down at the bottom and it looked like it was freshly dug.
Putting himself on guard because of it he pulls his gun from his side not wishing to have to try and dig out a bolt of someone's head. Also, taking a chance of bending up the bolt or missing and losing one. He takes the safety off for just in case.