The Host (A Roleplay) discussion

In the image below you can see Picacho Peak. In order to get to the caves that are there you must cross this extremely desert on foot. In those caves are other human survivors so don't leave tracks on the sand. The Stryder's ranch is also in this desert by Picacho Peak.

Vince never felt so tired in his life. He was walking back from a raid to his brother. He was glad for cross country track teams now. He was still tired from all the walking and waiting. He was gonna have to send his brother next time.

Rhys had been walking for hours. He was tired sweaty and hot but he kept going. He was determined to make it to the caves. Colt was walking ever soo slowly next to him.

Vince saw the guy in front of him. He pulled out his handgun. "Stop where you are." He was yelling at him. He was a few miles from his brother now.

Rhys flipped his head in the direction of the voice. He automatically took out his handgun and aimed it in his direction. Colt was suddenly very alert and energized. He was growling at the mysterious boy but did not attack yet.

"I'm a sniper so you won't get the shot on me." Vince was ready to move if he had to. Track was his and his brothers best running skills. He was ready.

He didn't say anything or move. Colt was about ready to go jump on him and Rhys noticed. With his free hand he petted Colt to calm him. In the strong sunlight he could see this person was human which was why he hasn't made a move or anything.

Vince flipped his rifle over. He looked through the scope. He never had a problem. "What's your name guy?"

He still didn't answer and continued to stare at the person with his gun raised.

"I won't shot." Vince slung the gun over his shoulder and started walking again. He was pretty easy going on survivors.

He lowered his gun but didn't put it away. He didn't trust this stranger yet, human or not. Colt moved in closer to him to protect him which made Rhys smile at his dog.

"You need something to eat, drink?" Vince wasn't gonna do anything he need to get to his brother. "I have a camp a few miles out."

He shook his head no. Finally he spoke and asked "Your name?" Then he put his handgun away.

"Vincent Carter. Most call me Vince though. My brothers waiting on me. If you need a place to rest and get a meal you can tag along with me." Vince shrugged and smiled at the dog.

"Actually, I was going to Picacho Peak." he pointed east where you could see it. "I heard there are more survivors there but I don't think I brought enough food to make it." He shrugged and showed him his more than half empty water bottle.

"Me and my brother is heading their you can tag along. We have a few weeks of rations and water." Vince smiled and got out his canteen and took a drink.

"Thanks. Name is Rhys Cohen by the way. This is Colt." He took a drink of his own water and gave the little remaining water to his dog.

"Nice to meet you." Vince smiled and offered his canteen. He was a caring person for survivors.

"No thank you." he said politely but Colt jumped up trying to take away the canteen.

Vince poured some water into his hand and squatted down. "It's a nice dog Colt is."

He gave a small smile and told him "We should hurry. Its a bit suspicious for two guys that are armed with guns and have a dog to be in the desert don't you think?"

"Yea. It's a few miles ahead." Vince stood up and started to walk.

Rhys started to follow and Colt tagged along next to Vince's side. He ate a granola bar as they walked.

Vince smiled and pulled out a half eaten candy bar.

Rhys raised an eyebrow "Sweet tooth?"

"Sometimes." Vince sighed and offered it to him.

He shook his head no again but that took a lot of effort. He hasn't had candy in a long time.

((Btw where exactly are we going?))

((A tree in the desert))

Vince handed it to him and kept walking.

((Ohhh))

Rhys held the candy bar for quite a time. Then he finally gave in and took a bite. It was delicious and he was pretty sure he had a yum expression on his face but he couldn't care less.

"Haven't had candy much have ya." Vince smiled.

"Hm?" he was too distracted enjoying the candy bar. He was a bit disappointed when he finished.

Vince smiled. "You want a full one?"

"No." he lied. He wasn't very good at lying though.

Vince pulled another out of his pocket. "I don't need it."

He smiled and took it but decided to save it for later. "Are we nearly there?"

"A mile more." Vince sighed. "Just don't let Justin he to ya he can be a jerk a times."

He shrugged and didn't say anything. He made no promises of what he would or wouldn't do if Justin started to piss him off.

Vince shrugged and kept walking seeing the tree in the horizon.

Rhys saw the tree. A tree in the middle of the desert? That's just freaking weird. he thought as they kept walking towards it. Colt started to pick up his pace excitedly. Rhys couldn't blame him. He wanted some shade too.

Vince saw his brother pacing as he waited for him. "There's Justin." He sighed.

"Just your brother? I thought there would be more with you." he watched Justin pace back and forth until they were standing a few feet away from him.

"Nah just us two." Vince sighed as just took the bag of food. Vince knew he was looking for candy.

"Oh." he put the leash on Colt before he could pounce on Vince for food.

Justin looked at him. "Who is this?" He wasn't one for new people.

Rhys stayed silent and just stared at him. Colt, oddly did the same.

Vince sighed. "This is Rhys and Colt." He hated his brother at times.

Rhys stood there with his arms crossed still holding the leash. Colt cocked his head sideways with curiosity.

Justin nodded and took out some month all jerky. He handed it to Colt so he could eat.

Colt ate it happily. Rhys sat down by the tree. He just was watched Colt and made no eye contact with anyone.

Vince started pulling out food and water handing it to everyone. He didn't talk much with anyone.