the colony

Characters: Tom and Mike
Location: Farmhouse, Kitchen
Summary: Mike shows Tom plans for a project.
Rating: G

( 'Aye-aye'? What are you, a jarhead or a squid or something? )

Characters: Alice Munroe and Leo Parker
Location: Leo’s new room / The farmhouse
Summary: With some roommate-shuffling, Leo gets his own room. Alice makes sure he’s settled. Things escalate at an alarming rate before Walker stops them from going overboard.
Rating: PG-13

( “This sucks.” / “I know. But it’ll get better.” / “I was talking about the shirt.” )

Characters: Bridget MacKenzie and Alice Munroe
Location: The parlor
Summary: Something’s wrong with Alice. Bridget goes to investigate. Both women end up in tears before Alice finally explains what’s got her down.
Rating: PG-13 for mild swearing.

( “You’ve worked so hard to build something here with everyone. Don’t let men being stupid ruin that for you.” )

Characters: Greg and Leo
Location: Farmstead
Summary: Leo gets distracted from his duties when he spots Greg with his bow and arrow out in the pasture. The two make small talk and Greg gives Leo some welcomed advice.
Rating: PG for minor cursing.

( 'I don’t really have a whole lot to offer these people. I’m not a doctor, can’t cook or build anything...I-I can’t shoot a moving target from a moving horse with a *bow and arrow*.' )

Characters: Abby and Tom
Location: The barn
Summary: Tom and Abby discuss the health of the livestock and about dogs.
Rating: G

( So our cows are multiplying? )

Characters: Leo and Mike
Location: Farmstead
Summary: Mike heads toward the garage after guard duty and runs into Leo. The two learn they have something in common.
Rating: PG(13?) for minor swearz. Because Leo speaks.

( ’’Jesus,’’ Leo muttered, then snorted. ‘’You shouldn’t go sneaking around in the trees like a goddamn grizzly.’’ )