Chapter 20 Part 3 Discussion

[JesseG]

You know, i'm hoping for some more zombie attacks in the next episode. We are due for a few zombie plot curveballs. We went from the colony to back to the tower to the mallers. I'm ready for Ink to come back or maybe we get to meet one of the "smart ones" that skittles was talking about.

[Zombiehead]

Was joking!

I like the idea, but the water around Catalina seemed infested. If they got to it, I think they'd have to be ready to leave asap.

Exactly. That's the beauty of it! The Tower is aware of swimmers, and as far as we know, the Maller's aren't. If they happen to find a something docked on the coast and take it expecting to be safe... *rings the dinner bell* Open Water 3: Z-Apocalypse

[nikvoodoo]

I don't feel like we've dove into the other people Scratch brought up while in the furniture store enough. Anyone have thoughts as to who they might be? What their purpose is? Anybody think the Mallers have worked out some deal with the One With The Markings and are providing him with sacrifices to spare themselves?

[JesseG]

Exactly. That's the beauty of it! The Tower is aware of swimmers, and as far as we know, the Maller's aren't. If they happen to find a something docked on the coast and take it expecting to be safe... *rings the dinner bell* Open Water 3: Z-Apocalypse

Hah, that is true. Wouldn't it be sweet, but hopefully it won't kill Lizzie. Because I'm not sure she was around when they talked about them. Did they relay the swimmers message before they went to the colony?

[timberwoof]

My guess is they went to the Arena, and since Lizzy heard the stories from the others she was surprised and the person she saw the INK or which ever was inside the Arena that killed Samantha.

[VeritableHero]

Side note: If Lizzy is pregnant, I really hope it doesn't go the route of Dawn of the Dead (was that the one?) and have a zombie baby. That still disturbs me especially since we had a baby at the end of last year.

I'll say this: there's no way the Mallers went to the arena. It's not a building that's easily defended.

[Hollomandious]

After finally getting in here, and seeing 150+ posts, i can't really compose a good reply. Just far too much effort. So, i'm just gonna state my thoughts right here.

I think the stragglers that Tar and Brick are looking for are probably (for lack of a better term) slaves collected in the area. Think about it. They have goals. They don't wanna do all the hard work themselves, so they get some little forced helpers. Let's call them "The Maller's Little Helpers."

I don't think Lizzy's reaction has anything to do with finding the trader. I think she is just saying , "oh no," to the fact that tar said, "I doubt that. Oh look, here we are now..." and she realized it wasn't a strip mall. Her reaction is just the revelation that she knows she isn't where she thought she'd be.

Where could they be? LAX, i doubt it, how many entrances and glass walls are there in an airport? Far too many to cover. And how much ammo would you have to use up clearing a place like that out. And could you ever really be sure you got everywhere? The base. Hmm... maybe. Tar did nock Lizzy's ass out before the drive. She coulda been out for a couple of hours. But, if we're thinking longer range, what chances are there that they pick the same Fantasy Vacation Destination? How about the other Tower? They did want a Tower of their own.

And i whole heartedly disagree with the theory of the Mallers going to the Arena. How much of a chore would that have been to clear out? Weather or not the Maller's know it, they already went toe to toe w/ the Arena outside of the Tower and they got the funk outta there. Doubt they'd have the stamina/firepower to make it thru.

Ok, i'm done.

Oops, and Lizzy is pregos and i think that Scratch is gonna wanna trade Lizzy for Pegs.

[GChild78]

Side note: If Lizzy is pregnant, I really hope it doesn't go the route of Dawn of the Dead (was that the one?) and have a zombie baby.

I really doubt that. Let's say, for the sake of argument, that Saul is infected and immune. Lizzy having sex with him does not make her immune as well. If the baby turns, so would she...just like Russian chick in DotD. I think Lizzy is a victim of prolonged turning.

I think the stragglers that Tar and Brick are looking for are probably (for lack of a better term) slaves collected in the area. Think about it. They have goals. They don't wanna do all the hard work themselves, so they get some little forced helpers. Let's call them "The Maller's Little Helpers."

I think this is true. I also believe that these "little helpers" were the poor saps that were either too scared to leave the strip mall or thought that it was a good place to take shelter when the shit hit the fan. When the "Mallers" came, these people were forced to do whatever they want them to do. It's a simple agreement: do as we say and you get to live. If not, get out of OUR mall. Hell, they could have been using the women strictly for pleasure purposes...who knows.

I don't feel like we've dove into the other people Scratch brought up while in the furniture store enough. Anyone have thoughts as to who they might be? What their purpose is? Anybody think the Mallers have worked out some deal with the One With The Markings and are providing him with sacrifices to spare themselves?

All I can gather is that these "others" are female. Pippin (spelling?) sounds like a nickname for a girl but where Scratch was taking her...I have no clue. The one that they "still have", I believe this one to be a straggler they found during their search for the runaways. The one that hasn't responded? Well I answered that before...

As far as them making a deal with The One? I don't think so. I mean, it's plausible but Scratch doesn't trust easy. I think they are just trying to gather up their numbers since they lost so many during the war with the tower. They are planning something and I think Lizzy saw a piece to that plan.

[nikvoodoo]

All I can gather is that these "others" are female. Pippin (spelling?) sounds like a nickname for a girl but where Scratch was taking her...I have no clue. The one that they "still have", I believe this one to be a straggler they found during their search for the runaways. The one that hasn't responded? Well I answered that before...

As far as them making a deal with The One? I don't think so. I mean, it's plausible but Scratch doesn't trust easy. I think they are just trying to gather up their numbers since they lost so many during the war with the tower. They are planning something and I think Lizzy saw a piece to that plan.

Maybe it's because I'm a theater geek, but as soon as I hear Pippen I immediately think of some guy trying to find his corner of the sky....I've never heard a woman referred to as Pippen. Only guys (see Lord of the Rings).

My theory about making the deal with the One With the Markings was fluff. I don't think that's the case at all. I was just talkin' out my butt.

[Ra1th]

maybe it's because i'm a theater geek, but as soon as i hear pippen i immediately think of some guy trying to find his corner of the sky....i've never heard a woman referred to as pippen. Only guys (see lord of the rings).

My theory about making the deal with the one with the markings was fluff. I don't think that's the case at all. I was just talkin' out my butt.

I told you this would happen!

clean up ur mess voodoo