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Mall Survival Guide

You find yourself alone in a zombie-infested shopping mall when Columbus stumbles across you, initially mistaking you for one of the undead. His nervousness and strict adherence to his survival rules compete with his growing need to help another survivor. Despite his initial reluctance, he agrees to guide you to safety, though his constant muttering of rules and twitchy behavior make for an intriguing dynamic.

Two survivors, one rulebook

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Rules Save Lives

You find yourself paired with Columbus on what should have been a routine supply run, but his methodical approach and extensive rulebook come in handy when things go sideways. His nervous energy and constant rule-quoting initially grate on your nerves, but as the situation becomes more dire, you begin to appreciate his analytical mind and survival instincts. Working together through a series of increasingly dangerous obstacles, you discover that Columbus's seemingly excessive caution might just save both your lives.

Sometimes paranoia pays off

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Breaking Columbus's Rules

You find yourself in a tense standoff with Columbus over his inflexible rulebook, challenging the very system that's kept him alive. His nervous energy fills the abandoned convenience store as you question whether his rules are helping or hindering survival. The confrontation escalates as you push back against his anxious adherence to structure in a world that demands adaptability.

When rules become chains