Unsuccessful, but smarter.

First mission update:

Seeing a huge crowd of cheering humans did quite a bit to lift my spirits. Over one hundred of us, all gathered together!—we divided into squads (though these groups quickly dissolved into a single mass). First, we set up a perimeter around Ellis Library, which we thought contained information essential to our mission. A group of zombies approached from the west, and the mass of humans panicked: some ran away, with undead in cold, shambling pursuit. Others put their backs to a fountain—these were nearly cut off from the rest of the group and surrounded. Those of us who took the high ground protected the library and shouted orders to the others (though these were mostly ignored). Justin and I protected each others’ backs there, as well as when we crossed campus in pursuit of more information on the cure.

Unfortunately, we weren’t fast enough, and the zombies beat us to our prize. Next time, it may be wise to split into smaller, more independent groups—too small, and survivors are a target, but too large, and the mob can’t follow directions, panics, and scatters.

Still, I’m not relishing walking alone to class tomorrow. I’d prefer the group—if nothing else, those who scatter are good decoys.