//------------------------------// // Esther // Story: Affinity // by Havelock //------------------------------// Esther traveled with Razor the whole time, stroking his back fondly and fastening the cloak tighter as it loosened. Razor was content, he was warm, and free from any horrors that stalked him. In a way, Razor seemed to remember Esther, though not entirely. He couldn't tell where he's seen him before, and he constantly searched his mind for any memories of him. "Are you warm enough?" "I'm fine, thank you, but I am getting hungry," "I will find you some food," Esther left without another word, searching for suitable food presumably. Razor knew he had some food in his reserves, but getting more food was never a problem, and was greatly appreciated by Razor. With this, he continued, keeping his weapons drawn and in a rested position. Razor was constantly in thought though, always thinking of someone Esther reminded him of. He brushed the thoughts aside, walking along the misery towards a building. "I remember him from somewhere," Razor muttered, "I just can't place my finger on it," Razor couldn't help but think of this, it intrigued him so much. "Is he from a dream? Has he visited me before? What is he?" Razor asked. He only drew more questions, and no answers. He finally put the thoughts aside and focused on a building in the distance. Based on the GPS, Affinity had nestled herself at the top floor of the building. "Now why did you choose to go way up there?" Razor muttered, not looking forward to climbing the skyscraper. Razor looked around, seeing mindless infected amble through the streets near the building. Razor crouched low, hiding in the tall grass around him. He moved forward carefully, stepping lightly to avoid sudden crunching sounds from the grass. Peering through the blades, Razor saw something unthinkable. He examined it closer, making out a bipedal creature