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ADAM VALENZUELA ``Addie / Dam`` [ ♂ | 26 ]
°Quiet | Enigmatic | Nimble °
“I ask myself: Why do we still make an effort to live in the world that already died long ago?”
PERSONALITY
¤ Adam has to be the most quiet and mature one of the pair, he was even mistakened for a mute when he and Les became a partner for months without Adam speaking that much. He much rather do actions than to speak with words, Les understands him anyway. It was unknown to Les on why he opted to do this way.
¤ He isnt judgemental to others, or simply he doesnt care about anyone's past life and current style. As long it doesnt get in his and Les's way. But when the person cause harm to any of them, he steps up and threatens the person first before initiating an assualt so that his warnings can get through the thick skull of theirs.
¤ As you may have guessed, Les knows only little info of his background and story. He
cant even tell what mood he's in as he amazingly puts up a (he assumed permanent) poker face. He speaks so rarely that he only let out a few quick words curtly when needed or the situation is seriously bad.
¤ When he speaks, his voice is always monotone and lifeless, as if he has no interest to the other he was conversed to. The person he's talking to will get uncomfortable on continuing talking to him. They might even think that Adam is a bad person because they know very little about him, making him not trust worthy to others. But Les trusted him and thinks no one would understand Adam more than him. How he met Adam, is the time he saved him from death.
¤ With this attitude and after what he had gone through to live in this horrid land, he learned how to cope and bottle his feelings secretly, thinking it was better off stashed away in the back of his mind and never brought up. Reasoning that these silly feelings will hinder their courage to live, in which he has a point on that. But the consequences of this action is much more severe than what he would've expect.
¤ He's quite clever, is quick witted and learns to understand their situation quickly. Coming up with a plan. The pair never thought of who's the leader of the two, but when asked who, Les would point at him and of course, Adam either didnt mind or didnt care much about it as it is useless to the two anyways.
¤ Also, it is amazing to have patience like his, he's able to put up with the Les's attitude, he scolds him in a calm yet threatening way when it gets too much. Especially when his tone changes from monotone to deep husky voice one with an expression of glaring eyes and a mocking sneer. Les has to obey on that tone if he wanted to live still.
¤ Even he much rather have some alone time by himself in some dark corner he found, Les would still be able to find him and keep him company by sharing jokes and puns like he always do. Even though he find this annoying but it was quite fun as well to have someone there in his deep moment (as if he would admit this). After all, like what Les would often comment, he's a boring mute.
OTHER INFO
¤ Any sharp objects works perfectly as his weapon. For he is quick to react and dodge any upcoming attacks. He amazingly puts any sharp objects to good use as he is an expert on handling knives and swords.
¤ Guns were his preferred weapon before, but after what had happened, he isnt too keen on touching one. But he still keeps one, full ammo, in his bag.
¤ His current weapon is a bloody machete, though a bit blunt, who knows how old this weapon is when he found it in a ruined building. It still works well on decapitating limbs or head.
¤ He's good at repairing stuff, such as guns or vehicle if he's lucky to find such materials to it (such as the generator but that is very scarce). He's like a mechanic, but not close to an expert, rather enough to be useful.
¤ For his quiet nature, he's able to keep his steps light and escape without grabbing any attention from those surrounding the area.
¤ After his family disappeared- one by one, he was off surviving alone until he met Leslie.
¤ Even though he doesnt like others getting into his personal space, he's touch-starve. After all, after the traumatic events he's been through- he's never been with anyone until he saved Les's life. Though, he would never admit this fact.
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Who are alive now (or rather the ones who stayed with him) never saw once or a tiny bit of vulnerability of Adam, only those who had passed away. He always keeps a straight and strong look.
BACKSTORY
He lived with a loving family, not rich but enough to keep the family content. They didnt have a T.V. even, where it announced that there was a virus breakout, infecting every citizen by getting bitten from an infected person- or rather we call now, zombies. Soon enough, there are zombies barging into their humble home. Their Father fend them off and pursued his wife and children to leave quickly, they obliged reluctantly with bags stuffed with resources that hopefully they can survive with for weeks. They never saw their father again after that.
The remaining family managed to flee safely, taking refuge in an empty warehouse. Their mother was angry and upset that her husband-now assumed dead- gone and blamed it to her own children. Adam defended his siblings from their mother's harsh words, angering the woman even more, to the point she attempts to harm him with a sharp knife she held. Adam manage to avoid it, but it ended up slicing their youngest sibling- Josh's arm. Even with their mother's tantrum, they still tried to calm her down but it did no good as she left the warehouse with only a knife to protect herself to the horrid land.
The siblings coped with the lost of their parents, they only have each other now. They survived for a few weeks. The Eldest- Finn, seemed restless and agitated, they didnt know so they didnt bother to ask. But soon, they woke up to see their bags open and items scattered, they noticed that one of the siblings are missing. Adam became angry, of course that their selfish eldest has to leave them dead. Because of now low supply, they needed to go scavenge. Hana volunteered to do the task, the brothers wished her luck and waited for her return, with expectations they hope wont become true. Fortunately, Hana returned safely, but with an exhausted expression evident on her face as she drops her bag.
They survived again for another week or two longer, Hana though..she doesnt look too good. Their medicines wasnt doing its best to get her better. Adam has become the scavenger of the trio, knowing that Hana is too sick and Josh too young to actually protect himself. It's been like this, an endless cycle of them surviving. But he never expect to come back to Hana nowhere to be found and Josh all curled up, shivering in fear.
He found out that Hana left while in weak state, she told Josh that she cant stay with them any longer and wished them luck. Adam assumed that she was infected, but he's glad that he still have Josh with him. The pair survived again longer, but they had to move out as zombies breached to their campsite. Adam was able to slow some with his gun, bringing his brother and their bags to somewhere safe.
They journeyed quite long enough for the sun to set. The pair found a place to sleep for the night, Adam opted to stay awake to keep his brother safe. But he cant help to notice his brother's constant squirming and whining from time to time, hugging his hand.
The next day, Adam watched as his little brother wake up, instead of happy feeling that he's still alive- it was replaced by surprised and horrid expression as he scan his brother's look. His skin got disgustingly paler, purple veins showing on his arm and face. But Josh seemed confused to his older brother's reaction. He doesnt know Adam thought. Josh asked why but he soon noticed his wounded hand, all infected and his skin pale. He was horrified and looked up to Adam with wide and pleading eyes. Unsure what he should do. They have no cure. Adam didnt want to make his little brother suffer. But his mind's suggestion was sickening but he has no choice.
"Josh..i promise this wont hurt.." Adam shakily whispers, he raised his gun.
"B-brother...w-what a..are you doing?" Josh asked innocently, he hoped what he's doing is notwhat he thought. His eyes swelled with tears, yet to be free.
"Josh.." Adam says softly again, his gun now aimed at his brother.
"N-No! Addie please..!" Josh screamed as he scrambled away from his brother. Tears streaming down his cheeks. He knew he was infected, but he didnt expect for his brother to give him a quicker death this fast.
"I..I..I'm so sorry baby.."Adam chokes out, tears rolling down his face. He had no choice.
He closed his eyes tight.
Josh begged.
BANG
Silence.
But in Adam's mind, it's never been silent. Sadness and guilt is loud- screaming at him.
Adam quickly moved as he expected a hoard of walkers coming to this place after he pressed the trigger. The loud bang was enough for those devils to follow.
Even after all these traumatic events. He still strives. But he didnt know why. He didnt have any other objective other than to stay alive. It's a miracle to say that Adam is still very much alive after a year.
