The Elephant Restaurant, located just down from the rear gate of the Zoo itself, brings in several customers everyday due to the Zoo's popularity. Upon entering from the front door, you will see the tables and chairs ahead of you. An oval shaped bar cuts into the middle of the room, giving enough space for customers to place their orders or sit and have a drink away from the tables. A couple of small toilets lay to the right.

To the left towards the back, the cash register can be found in a small room seperate from the main section of the restaurant. There are two doors in this section, one of which leads into the alley out back. A door behind where the cash register is leads into the kitchen. Across the kitchen, another door leads into the seating area of the restaurant.

standing in the doorway to the restaurant Max braces himself, the state the city was in, he expected the worst...

Entering, he could see Jen cowering under a table in the corner of the room to his left. Further ahead, a shambling figure was approaching her!

Enemies
Zombie #1: 40/40

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 38/50 (Bleeding)

"Jen get behind me!"

Max moves left keeping his eyes on the figure, he wasnt going to take any chances, holding his knife firmly in his hand... it reminded him of a stand-off long ago... left behind by his team and captured by the enemy, he fought his way out of the POW camp, and it ended very similar to this. He could almost see the mans face in the figure, as he focused on him, raising his knife...

-Actives War Flashback Skill-

With the figure not being deterred by the knife, Max slashed with the knife back and forth, in an attempt to not get it stuck in his enemy, with his final attack he kicked at the foe- hoping to seperate him from the figure..

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Activating Skill?
Walk1AP
Melee Attack 3x3AP

Max walking over allows the monster to close the distance between itself and the girl. However, Max does intercept in time regardless, slicing twice with his knife in what became a fit of possessed fury. (Zombie #1 -5, -7). The Zombie lunges forward at Max to grab him, but Max's kick easily comes in quick enough to launch the Zombie backwards and to the floor. (Zombie #1 -4).

Enemies
Zombie #1: 24/40

Survivors
Max: 100/100 (Flashback)
Jen: 38/50 (Bleeding)

Max lets out a cry more out of frustration and fury that this man wasnt dead, repeatedly stomping at the mans head. He didnt care if he went overboard, and if it scared Jen. His instinct took over and running on adrenaline alone, he'd make sure this monster died.

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Melee Attack x3

Max's relentless stomping puts the poor bugger out of his misery, leaving what was his head a bloody pulp of mashed brain and skull. (Zombie #1, Killed).

Jen continues to cower under the table, letting out a scream as Max finishes brutalising the monster, covering her eyes with her hands afterwards.

Survivors
Max: 100/100 (Flashback)
Jen: 38/50 (Bleeding)

Backing off from the mess that he had created, Max slumps onto the floor and catches his breath. It had been over 30 years since he had last killed anyone, and it wasnt a pleasant feeling...

He'd check behind the counters and behind the bar for anything useful, but for now- he'd sit and catch his breath.

"its alright Jen... are you ok?"

Jen appears visibly (and perhaps understandbly) distraught by what has happened. She simply shakes her head and sobs into her hands.

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 38/50 (Bleeding)

Max decides Jen probably needs some time, and begins looking behind the bar and behind the cash register by the kitchen entrance for anything useful

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Search For Items 10AP

Searching the area outside the kitchen, Max is able to find a few things. There is also an open notebook on the counter by the cash register.

Joseph's Notebook

I guess it's only natural to start forgetting things after having been gateeeper here for 20 years. Take that code to the back gate that they change each month, for exampe. It's ony 5 digits, but I still forget it.

I figure the best way is to just set the lock to the first 5 digits of the serial number written on the back of it. That way, all I have to do is flip the lock over and read the number.

That might seem irresponsible, but I couldn't imagine anyone actually figuring out that the combination is written right on the lock.

The problem is whether or not I'll remember. God, I'm getting old...

Max has found: Handgun (+2 Power) Light [15/15], Green Herb, Mr. Raccoon Medal

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 38/50 (Bleeding)

Max picks up Joseph's notebook, seems like he was in a similar situation as Max... knowing the back gate code would surely come in handy, then his eyes moved over to the handgun. He used to keep one in his house until it was stolen, and was sort of familiar with the model. He tested the weapon in his hands, and got a feel for it. He checked the clip, and thanked his luck when he found it to be full. He'd keep it out of Jen's sight for now. Put the safety on and tucked it into the back of his pants. He took the medal and placed it in his shirt pocket.

Walking over to Jen with the herb in his hand, he sat down beside her,

"we shouldnt stay here..." Max looked at the remains of the person he fought "im sorry you had to see what i just did, but it was for our safety... We've got to get you on the helicopter."

He waited for Jen to reply, the hand with the herb outstretched.

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Walk 1AP

Jen takes the herb and applies it to her wound. (Jen +20). She crawled out from underneath the table and slowly rose to her feet, hands by her sides and eyes sore from crying.

"I just don't like violence... Sorry sir, I'll try to be more brave."

Max has gained: Mr. Raccoon Medal, Handgun (+2 Power) Light [15/15]

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 58/100 (Bleeding)

(Magically increasing Jen's maximum health as she is no longer GENERIC GIRL #1)

"Dont worry about it, if not being brave keeps you safe, then you're doing the right thing" Max worried about keeping Jen with him, it likely wasnt going to get any easier, or less violent.

"i wont lie to you... things probably wont be a cakewalk if they're evacuating the city... but all we have to do is get to the front of the zoo... are you ready to leave?"

Max stood up, ready to check the rest of the store before they left, he didnt want anything creeping up behind them...

Jen nodded, rubbing at her eye one last time before putting on a determined face.

Looking around, Max could see that there was no more imminent danger within the restaurant itself. At least, on the inside. There was banging on the front door now from the outside... Somebody, or something, trying to get inside.

Apart from the front door, the only other door out of the restaurant was the back door out to an alleyway behind it.

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 58/100 (Bleeding)

Not wanting to head back into the street where there were likely more zombies, Max decided that the backdoor into the alleyway was their best bet,

"alright lets get out of here"

He wanted to get away from whatever was banging on the door.

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Walk 1AP

Max and Jen left out the back door and into the alleyway...

Max has left the Elephant Restaurant towards the Rear Gate

Survivors
Max: 100/100
Jen: 58/100 (Bleeding)

"Ohhh i've always wanted an elephant burger, what kinda elephant resturant has a bar that's silly elephants don't drink alcohol."

-Steve having always been excited to visit an elephant resturant was sorely disappointed, and appauled at the health and cleanliness
Enter Area (10AP)

Entering, Steve can see no signs of life. Or the living dead, for that matter, which was always good.

Survivors
Steve: 84/100

"Service in here is terrible, i'll get my own elephant soda!"

-Steve scrambles around for signs of delicious elephant food
Search for items (10AP)

Looking around, Steve doesn't seem to come across any edible looking food in the diner section of the area (What a ripoff!) but he does manage to come across yet another medicinal herb.

Steve has found: Red Herb

Survivors
Steve: 84/100

"Hmmm today I learned elephant salad is red, good enough I s'pose."

-Steve pockets the herb not planning to eat it till he gets a satchel of BBQ sauce and heads into the kitchen portion of the resturant
Walk (1AP)

Heading through one of the doors into the kitchen, Steve finds that there is nobody in here either. A corpse is sat in front of the fridge just to the left.

Survivors
Steve: 84/100

"Silly dead folk you can't cook, gimme yo wallet!"

-Steve searches through the corpse's pocket for a wallet or at the least a stick of gum
Search for items (10AP)

As Steve moves to check the corpse, it rises to it feet. Yet another one of these monsters!

Enemies
Zombie #1: 40/40

Survivors
Steve: 84/100

"Ok screw all these not dead dead people!"

-Steve frantically pulls out his mop and flails wildly at the formely deceased dead guy
2x Melee Attack (2x4AP)

Swinging his mop twice, Steve smacks the Zombie back against the door of the fridge. (Zombie #1 -4, -3).

The Zombie groans, spitting up acidic vomit all over Steve's shoes! (Steve -3). What a vile creature...

Enemies
Zombie #1: 33/40

Survivors
Steve: 81/100

"Noooooo! My sweet kicks! I'd spent all last sunday getting the chewing gum offa these things too!"

-Enraged about the severe shoe damage Steve exacts vengeance upon the zombie's head
2x Melee Attack (2x4AP)

Steve strikes out twice once more with his mop, knocking the Zombie aside and to the floor. (Zombie #1 -3, -2).

Enemies
Zombie #1: 28/40

Survivors
Steve: 81/100

"Thou evil shant... go mop!"

-Steve follows up with a quick one two, the one being a hit with a mop, the two being a hit with a mop
2xMelee Attack (2x4AP)

Steve's mop combo hits the Zombie, though fails to keep it on the ground as it soon rises back up to its feet. (Zombie #1 -2, -2).

Enemies
Zombie #1: 24/40

Survivors
Steve: 81/100

"Whoaaaaaa sit yo ass down son!"

-Steve uses his off hand to punch the zombie square in the nogging and gives him a good kick to the gut, like the actual guts hanging out his severed torso
2xMelee Attack (2x4AP)

Steve's arm is grabbed as he goes to launch the punch and finds that the Zombie takes a liking to it. At least, that's what he is left to imagine considering the Zombie promptly bites into it. (Steve -6).

Enemies
Zombie #1: 24/40

Survivors
Steve: 75/100 (Bleeding)

"Ahhh! My mopping arm! You've damaged a national treasure you scumbag!"

-Steve attempts to shake off the cretin while punching it in the head with his free hand
2xMelee Attack (2x4AP)

Steve shakes the attacker off before whacking at it with his hand. (Zombie #1 -1, -1). The Zombie groans, swaying on the spot and staring at Steve.

Enemies
Zombie #1: 22/40

Survivors
Steve: 75/100 (Bleeding)

"Whoa nelly he's a tough'un... Hmmm a little dopey though, peace treaty?..."

-Staring back at the zombie Steve goes to pull his gun out wild west style instead fumbles clusmily and picks up his gun off the floor and shoots the zombie
2xShoot GUN (2x4AP)

Firing off two shots, Steve hits the Zombie's chest with both. (Zombie #1 -5, -5).

The Zombie continues to just stand on the spot, staring at Steve.

Meanwhile, thumping can be heard on the front door of the restaurant that Steve had used to get inside.

Enemies
Zombie #1: 12/40

Survivors
Steve: 75/100 (Bleeding)

"Dear lord, the elephants are here to retake their resturant. I've gotta finish this one quick!"

-Not hesitating to accept the stare off against the zombie Steve fire two more boolits at the dopey brain bag
2x Fire Gun (2x4AP)

Steve fires off two more shots at the Zombie, though it is unphased by this and lunges forward, grabbing at the sides of his chest and chomping into his left shoulder. (Zombie #1 -4, -4) (Steve -6).

The thumping on the front door continues until it is eventually forced open, another Zombie staggering inside the restaurant.

Enemies
Zombie #1: 4/40
Zombie #2: 40/40

Survivors
Steve: 69/100 (Bleeding)

"Whoa this one has friends!... Wish I did..."

-Steve making sure to finish the job puts one more bullet into the dying zombie and uses the ancient technique of high tailing it the hell outta there.

Shoot Gun (4AP)
Walk (Bleeding 3AP)