At the mansion, Duck and Clementine continued to draw. At this point Ben had left Travis' room and was now guarding the backyard. A big rifle was held in his arms as he scanned the area, drowsiness nowhere in sight. The scenery might have been dark but was still slightly illuminated by the moon.
After a full twenty minutes of sitting outside with a gun in his hand, Ben saw a station wagon pull up near the gate. The headlights turned off but the engine didn't. Soon enough a figure stepped out. "Back the fuck up! Now!" Ben yelled, aiming his rifle at the figure.
"I'm warning you, a-asshole." His quivering voice was concerning to himself. Did he really have it in him? Apparently, this was enough to scare the stranger away, as he was already getting back in his car. The wagon left without a trace, and Ben fell to his knees.
"Thank god.. I hope they get back soon."
Meanwhile, at Crawford…
"I'll go with Molly and Chuck. The more the better, right?" Lee answered Kenny's ominously rude question.
"Works for me. Maybe you can make sure the fossil over here doesn't croak." Molly said with a devilish smirk.
"I can fend for myself, missy." Chuck replied, entertaining the young woman.
"Yeah, on the streets maybe. But how are you against geeks?"
"Geeks? I thought they were called walkers."
"Well, funny story-"
"Alright, we don't have time for this. Let's head out before we're too late. Remember, if anyone isn't here by an hour and thirty, we'll assume the worst. Heads high, people, and good luck." Vernon said, parting ways with the rest of the group.
"Alright, let's go guys." Lee began walking with Molly and Chuck out the door, but was stopped when Carley grabbed Lee's wrist.
"Hey, Lee? I was wondering.. Do you think I could go with one of the groups doing an objective?" She asked, looking directly in her boyfriend's eyes.
"You are, your job is to break down the door."
"I know, but.. We're not in a rush to leave. The walkers are outside, locked out. Everyone else might do fine, but what if they get in trouble? Can't I at least join someone?" Carley seemed like she really wanted this. Lee couldn't help but feel this was because of Mark.
"Carley.. I.." He slowly spoke, unsure of his answer.
Choices:
A: Stay here.
B: You can help Christa and Vernon.
C: You can help Kenny and Brie.
Relationships:
Clementine hopes you come back soon. 8/10
Kenny is confident that you can do this, all of you can. He's also a bit mad about the stranger, but is determined to simply get this over with. 8/10
Duck would love to be at Crawford right now. 9/10
Chuck is happy you're joining him. 10/10
Molly is pleased you've decided to join their escapade. 7/10
Carley wants to do something other than providing an escape. Will you allow it or should she stay here and fix that door? 10/10
Omid hopes you all come back safe. 7/10
Christa is okay with you not coming with her, but would like as much help as possible. 7/10
Ben is determined to redeem himself. 7/10
Travis hopes you all return soon. 10/10
Vernon seems okay with you going with Molly and Chuck. 8/10
Brie kinda wishes you would accompany her. Kenny gives off a vibe she doesn't like. 8/10
The Stranger is a real threat to the group. 3/10
((Question of the chapter, if you could revive three characters to be in our current group, who would you pick?))