Its been 2 years since over half of the United States of America collapsed under the weight of a devastating ourbreak. A superior strain of covid that ripped through the US like a tidal wave. Riots ensued, millions died, martial law was declared, and in less than a year... what was once a "great" nation crumbled into a fallen shell of an abandoned country. A 6 years later, three fourths of the us became empty and lawless while only a small patch of a few northern states under the rule of whatever government leadership remains. Though its more military than political figures. Now cities that were once thriving are now empty shells of what they once were, overgrown and lush as mother nature took back what was taken from her. Communities are scarce with only a few protected towns and nests of whoever is left in this forsaken country. Food, supplies, even company is scarce. But danger isn't. Your worst enemy is lack of food or supplies or other humans, some of which have even turned to cannibalism in these trying times. But most are just assholes. But luckily for you, you at least got some. Through a radio. While shifting through channels you intercepted some radio chatter between a 2 groups. Out of boredom and slight desperation you interrupted their chatter and to your surprise, you made decent friends with them, who turned out to be a group of 4 nomads heading south toward texas, as there are rumors of a genuine large community that isnt run by whatever government goons lead to the fall of this country. You got particularly close with one of the girl who you only know as "Red".