Risky Business | Project Zomboid Random Survivor Series | Season 3 Episode #7

[@ngominh259]

Man I'd LOVE to play a Zomboid game with thought-out stories half as good as yours. Hopefully in the future they'd let us Zeus it for multiplayer to let the community build stories of our own.

[@chalky5419]

Its amazing how well you adapted to multiplayer while keeping the same charm of your videos. Maybe we'll see some more intresting scenarios in the future with other survivors.

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's a bit of a pain in the ass to make presentable, and requires a lot more moving parts to fall into place, but hopefully it's worth it to help add some variety to the series. I do have a lot of grand ideas on other things to try, but just having one other person on screen is a nightmare, so picturing small groups makes my perfectionist brain melt. xD

[@eltonlrodriguez]

@@twowheeledgaming Yet you are doing a fantastic job, every episode has me wanting more. I can only imagine what else you got in your bag of tricks.

[@bee4697]

It's so tense now because there's so much more to loose. I really hope Gills does the catch death from worrying over his friend too much.

[@twowheeledgaming]

That is the trade off of getting what he hoped for. Finally he's not alone, but that very connection could be his ultimate undoing. I sincerely hope it isn't though, but we'll just have to find out.

[@elliotlatham5264]

That gun store run was intense. Really worried something was going to happen.

[@twowheeledgaming]

You and me both. XD So many moments where a little slip could have been a disaster.

[@obi1shinobi89]

Not only are you using firearms in a world with sprinters, you also got a partner along side you. This is such a great series and I'm enjoying every episode like it's the last. May the force be with you both!💯

[@twowheeledgaming]

Probably most terrifying thing I've ever done to myself is increase a random chance of sprinters. It's even worse than having every zombie being a runner, since you're never fully confident what you're about to face. Glad you're enjoying the adventure, and here's to hoping it's a long one! :)

[@obi1shinobi89]

Yea I always have some variation of sprinters on just for the sheer thrill and suspense! @@twowheeledgaming The checkpoint aint ready for yall.

[@lady_luna2292]

I'm excited for how this series will continue.

[@BoredBread947]

Guys wake up, two wheels made another video! But seriously you have to be one of the best project zomboid KZbinrs out there right now, the storytelling is unmatched, keep up the amazing work!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Really do appreciate the continued support and enthusiasm more than you know. I still haven't fully wrapped my head around the fact that people *truly* look forward to my uploads. :P

[@Incidion]

@@twowheeledgaming Oh there's a lot of people that do. I don't comment that often but your storytelling is really something to be admired.

[@Strideo1]

I need to get caught up on this series! Great episode! The multiplayer action around the gun store was great. I loved banter between the characters.

[@twowheeledgaming]

The fight at the gun store was the part I was most concerned about, since it's a much different style than I've done previously. Including a second actor has forced me to reproach a few different aspects that I hadn't really planned for, but it appears to be working out, which I'm grateful for. :P

[@A_Random_Gamer420]

I love the developing story your telling. We can see that the military didn’t all fall but only fell in north KY. Like they’re still around but they only control the major cities. The lore of PZ is up to interpretation and you interpreted it well. In your stories we see the outbreak gap later in time as an outbreak couldn’t all happen on the same few days as well as all communication being offline. We also don’t know what is going on it the areas where the Knox event isn’t confirmed. But in your interpretation we also see more military and survivors, as well as more hope for a new world. I see this as the cannon of what the rest of the world is like in PZ.

[@twowheeledgaming]

It is nice that a lot of the specifics regarding the outbreak in other areas is pretty vague. I know Indie Stone did a big tweet thing for their anniversary awhile back going through different locations and how they fell, but it felt a bit hollow since it was just kinda a bulletin list. I've always imagined that an event like this would be *messy* in the truest definition of the word. Not only would it be incredibly different from one place to the next, but shifting between weeks and months the landscape of the world would be in a constant state of flux, which ultimately gives us the interesting stories to tell in scenarios such as these. Glad that my "version" feels right in your mind, and I'm always looking forward to exploring it ever further the longer we go on.

[@A_Random_Gamer420]

​@@twowheeledgaming I can't wait to see what you have in store. Hopefully we can see more states and the petenwell lake wisconsin settlement. Also, Im wondering why is the settlement in petenwell lake?

[@twowheeledgaming]

I have a whole document of notes, but the main three reasons were: Has a hydroelectric damn near the town to provide power. There's a relatively nearby military base that could explain a heavy presence in ex-military/government officials. The actual location within the town I looked at was isolated and had access to fresh water, which I envisioned would be a natural place for people to flock to. Etc. @@A_Random_Gamer420

[@paytonleilanidavis]

I swear everytime I end up on your channel, I'm always so thoroughly impressed with every video I watch. You really know how to provide a rich atmosphere and it's really cool how you incorporated your friend Bouncer into the series. I really love what you've got going on here, keep it up! You rock!!

[@twowheeledgaming]

I really am just happy that so many of you are still enjoying the style and the series. I had a lot of reservations surrounding involving a new character alongside our main protagonist, but from what I can tell, most everyone is enjoying his inclusion. Here's to many more episodes and stories, and thank you so much for the incredibly kind comment! :)

[@satinumus]

Absolutely love the series! Great job dude

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to hear it! Really is an honor to be able to put these stories together for you all. :)

[@SrGoatie]

Another great episode from a great man I've come to know!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Another great showing from a wonderful voice that I couldn't make these videos without. :P

[@Wrecking_Paul]

I was so curious how it would be if you ever get a second person involved. Its awesome!!!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad you enjoyed it! Certainly wasn't without its headaches, but I'm glad that I could provide you all with a bit of a cooperative story. :)

[@Sean-wc4mb]

That turned out really good! The curse of multiplayer struck at the Gun shop obviously but you made it look as smooth as possible, so yeah well done, another Great Video as always 👏

[@twowheeledgaming]

Each video is allowed a few invisible knife stabs and floating zombies. :P

[@Wolfwerld66]

ive whochd all of thes and is good it made my day

[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to hear it! :)

[@SenipLuff]

I'm always curious, what would you do if say, in that house you looted at the start, you'd dropped your guard and gotten killed. Would that just become the end of the story, or would you reload and would we be none the wiser? Was really looking forward to this! Loving that you went through with the inclusion of multiplayer, it does really add an extra dynamic to it.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'd find it kinda blasphemous to reload if I messed up. The main focus of the game is that it's entirely unscripted when it comes to the events that transpire in game. If I sat down to record next session and Grover got bit from me being careless, then I'd just have to figure out how to formulate that into a compelling story before he ended up turning. The only time I would consider "going back", would be if some technical issue occurred. (Game crashing leading to my death, files getting corrupted, footage getting corrupted, etc.) There was the scenario where we re-shot Jules vs. Kevin's fight scene back in Season 2, because we were just getting used to the quirks in multiplayer and there were several takes that simply were unusable due to janky shenanigans, but once we got a take that wasn't a mess we went with that.

[@thefairybug40]

*Fair warning, I ran a wordcount on this comment, and it almost cracked 1k. Now, on with my usual bout of being the peanut gallery:* You heard him, Bouncer! BEDREST! Oh my god, he actually slept. Color me surprised! That's more canned peaches! And the genny manual! This house has it all! GODDAMNIT IT, BOUNCER! Well, at least he's keeping it to light duty. It is NOT better than nothing, but I guess it's something. And we've got power! Beautiful! And I was in the middle of typing a warning about noise and nighttime lights (endangering them from zombies and fellow survivors alike) when they started discussing it, so cue me shutting up and waiting. Ooh, there's definitely something to unpack here with Bouncer finally balking at action. Is there something he's not telling us about the loss of Big Red and Mike? Or is he just understandably concerned about returning to the site if a slaughter, where his friends may be shamblers and the murderer may still be perched? I wonder if that 'NJ' graffiti was already there before the outbreak, or if a survivor tagged the wall while hiding out? Maybe one survivor was leaving a message for another: 'headed to New Jersey, see you there'? Or maybe they're the tagger's initials, a sort of 'Killroy was here' thing? Aww, a bed for Bouncer! Not that the little shit will use it much, but still! A guitar?! Okay, this is shockingly precious! And, come on, don't leave us hanging on the Corvette story! Oh man, I want to know what would happen if Bouncer finds the journals! Did Bouncer know Connor? Because I'm pretty sure neglecting to tell Bouncer about him (even if him being dead and a chomper was the most likely outcome) is also a senior moment. And while I'm fairly sure Grover meant 'more gunshot wounds than when I last saw him' and not 'I've shot Bouncer a time or two in the past', that phrasing made me rewind to confirm! Bouncer won't be happy that Gills went out alone, but he'll he livid if he learns that he went down to the checkpoint alone! What the hell was that?! That was a human voice! But was it a survivor (the shooter, maybe?) or something else? If they can sprint, after all, why not use their voices? Turn around, Grover! I wanna know what happened, too! Oh, so Bouncer knew he was going to the checkpoint. This is what I get for watching while doing chores - I miss things! My bad. And yeah, I obviously don't want Grover dead just to settle my curiosity, but I still do hope that reasonable caution doesn't rob me of my answers! Anyway, that hunter's supply store sounds promising! And, oh my god, that hooker story had me in stitches! Bouncer continues to be hilarious! (Also, I rather sincerely hope they roll up on a bunch of dead hookers and one lone survivor who had to survive both the initial infection and then being the only person who didn't turn. A prostitute holed up in the shop sounds both funny and intriguing.) Ha, about time Bouncer got some light in his room! (It got a certain Police song involving red lights stuck in my head.) And at least Gills has a pillow, now. Hopefully, a real bed is next on the horizon for those old bones! Ha, supple! Okay, maybe it's a weird thing to comment on, but that sound design! Not just the gulping sounds, not just the sound of them handling cans, but the sound of Grover's ring clinking on the can! That was thoughtful and immersive! Ooh, a pond! If anyone is still alive in that hunting supply shop, it's probably due in part to fishing for dinner with the bait and tackle found inside. And possibly eating some of the live bait, like how Jules had to hunt for bugs. “For protection, of course.” I don't know if this dialogue is you being great at writing banter, adlibbing, or both, but I love it! BUNNY EARS! Oh my god, I wasn't expecting actual bunny ears. If I may say, I'm genuinely proud of how you've circumvented the foibles of PZ's multiplayer to tell a story with multiple survivors. This scene must have been so hard to shoot, but you found ways to make it work in your favor, such as having Gills and Bouncer fight back to back. It's a genius workaround that would've gone completely unnoticed if I hadn't watched your video on why you won't be using Superb Survivors. And secondly, this combat dialogue is great! I love this gruff mentor/mentee relationship. Ooh, one of those zombies has a katana in it! The idea of the zombies 'fighting through the windows' is fascinating. How DO the undead tell the difference between themselves and survivors? Clearly, not by sight alone. Maybe it is by scent? Grover having a smoke surrounded by corpses reminded me of Merry and Pippin smoking Saruman's stash. “We are sitting on a field of victory, enjoying a few well-earned comforts!” Any salted pork to be had, I wonder? Ooh, somebody locked themselves into a saferoom! There's a story there! Looks like they hid in there when the first few turned, obviously bitten and not knowing they were already doomed. Wonder if that was the kook owner? That one zombie looked so much like Jamie, uniform and everything, that I did a double-take. . . . I am deeply unsettled by the somber music you're using for what should be a triumphant moment. Gunshots! It can't be Bouncer, this time. The checkpoint! The sniper is still alive for now, at least.

[@twowheeledgaming]

What a comment! As always, you don't disappoint. :) There's so many things to respond to, but I'll try to hit the most important ones. :P I hadn't even considered the zeds being able to scream like humans. Of course we've seen this in other zombie media, but for some reason thinking about it in PZ makes my skin crawl. The little quips and jabs are mostly me when putting together the writing, but Goatie (the one doing the voice for Bouncer) occasionally will adjust a line to fit better or suggest a change that's ultimately a nicer fit. For this episode, he also actually plucked away at his guitar for the sounds that play when Bouncer is fussing with it. The effects I add in usually are there for when Zomboid lacks enough "presence". So many animations and actions have no noises, and when it's right in the middle of dialogue or narration, it can feel incredibly jarring to go to complete silence. Hence, the beer cans being fussed with sound effects were born. :P All the events around the gun store were pretty interesting, since obviously we weren't expecting to roll up on a place full of zombie hookers, which then had to be explained somehow within the story. I purposefully didn't draw too much attention to it, but while Bouncer is constantly making fun of the morbid situation, Grover genuinely gets a bit more quiet and concerned. There's probably more to mine there, but I'll leave it at that. :P

[@too_stoned_critics529]

Your content has given me the drive to make my own live action content , love the stories .

[@twowheeledgaming]

Super glad to hear it! I'd love to see more videos like my own pop up, I feel like there's so many cool stories and styles that could come from it. :)

[@robagtheunmarked4073]

"Its strange not being alone". I feel this is true fro Gils, for you and for us.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I imagine everyone deals with extreme loneliness at some point in their lives, especially with everyone who went through lockdowns and COVID. Always strange to go back to "normal" after being isolated for too long.

[@ChristStopper]

So ready for this episode!

[@bunnybard]

Me, bracing myself for the inevitable heartbreak of one of them getting shot: 😶 In all seriousness though, I love watching this series. I knew this season would be fun bc of the MC aspect, and that's been true the whole time. I hope someday soon we'll get some more survivor stories; its probably just what's doable for you, but a lady on the roster would be cool to see eventually.

[@twowheeledgaming]

How did you predict the next episode already? :P I do hear you about the female survivor season, and I think I've mostly settled on that being the plan for whenever this season wraps up. Before I really didn't have a roster to pull from for voice acting, but with the community the size it is now, it's a lot more realistic to set that up. :)

[@rachaelbeth3119]

I asked him in a premier if that was coming and he said it was! Once he had a voice actor he felt was on his level

[@Venator_9]

Im finally all caught up on the series i wonder when the next episode drops

[@twowheeledgaming]

Hopefully if the star align they'll continue to come out weekly, but with the inclusion of a second character the production of these videos have gotten A LOT more drawn out. Happy to have ya caught up, but also sorry that there isn't a backlog of content to dive through anymore. :P

[@Venator_9]

​@@twowheeledgamingyea I'm gonna miss watching 5 episodes in a row but with my low attention span I could forget some parts of the stories XD so i saved the full saga's of Jamie and Jule's story for long car rides thanks for the content you provided me with, two wheeled gaming

[@hanswilliam8918]

I have waited a long time for this to drop. I feel grover will have some complications with bouncer due to him wanting action so much, but even so he still is a big help

[@twowheeledgaming]

I do apologize about the wait, but feels good to get it out and get back on track. The duo's difference in age is certainly a point of friction between the two, but time will only tell if that ends up being a critical issue or not.

[@gameboyroy]

Best zomboid series out there at the moment!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad you think so! Now I just need to get it out consistently and we'll actually have something cooking. :P

[@gameboyroy]

​​@@twowheeledgaming quality over quantity. And the quality of your videos is very consistent.

[@joonkimhyun1653]

Wow im waiting for ages to watch ynis series its was worth the wait 👌👌👌👌👌

[@twowheeledgaming]

Glad you're enjoying it and sorry it took so long to get this episode out. Gonna try my best not to have such big gaps between episodes going forward. :)

[@joonkimhyun1653]

@@twowheeledgaming nag it's ok especially their bond like a father and son bond

[@AngryPanda65]

Man I just have a feeling that one of the protagonists is gonna die. Can’t wait for the next part keep up the good work man.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I mean... That is the main slogan of the game. :P

[@gabrielladias420]

Been waiting for this one! Great stuff, as usual

[@twowheeledgaming]

I am sorry for the delay, but hope it was ultimately worth it!

[@jigg54]

I only ever check youtube now to see if youve uploaded your series’s are the best and with each coming episode they get wven more engaging keep up the amazing work

[@twowheeledgaming]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate that, and sorry I kept you waiting so long for this one! Really am so grateful that there are so many of you who are invested in seeing this series progress. :)

[@jigg54]

Its great watching this series develop if you need a hand with anything im in thr discord im sure im speaking for all tour fans here but jeep up the good work

[@lazygamer4714]

Good video. Day 28 was pure adrenaline

[@twowheeledgaming]

Probably the sketchiest situation the two have been in so far. I'm still amazed none of the sprinters managed to grab them during the rush through.

[@lazygamer4714]

@@twowheeledgaming I’m amazed too

[@arthurrideout4345]

Back at it again with another banger

[@twowheeledgaming]

You guys really need to finish the episodes first. XD But I do appreciate it. :P

[@arthurrideout4345]

I did I just knew it would be good

[@newstarkiller]

An idea for the next season. There is a doctor who escaped from a hospital raid desperately trying to find a cure to the virus.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well I don't plan out my characters or seasons, so if that does occur, it'll have to be by the grace of RNG.

[@BaoMing-b3q]

Litle did they know, this isnt the way out of Raven creek

[@omgsecretsofroblox]

love the video cant wait for the climax

[@twowheeledgaming]

Appreciate it, though I have no idea what the climax for our boy Grover is going to be. XD

[@Andreavorhies2010]

Ohhh so exciting

[@yayie2235]

This is why we need to slow down playing this game, so that we can enjoy all the little things.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Slowing down certainly helps me, but I fully support however people choose to enjoy this gem of a game. That's part of its larger charm. It can be adapted to a whole host of playstyles.

[@DaCliffBar]

Always happy to see your uploads! This series is really exciting, can't wait for the next episode. 😊

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you! Can't express how cool it is to have people genuinely excited for my videos to pop up. Hopefully the next one doesn't take nearly as long. :P

[@MrMarkZachary]

This is so good!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank ya, thank ya!

[@BrotherBloat]

Great episode, thank you!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@gavensedgwick6516]

Keep up the grind, homie.

[@twowheeledgaming]

Most certainly will!

[@nerfherder4284]

As always: enjoyment followed by an urge to start a new run when it's over. ✌🏻

[@twowheeledgaming]

That's about all I can ask for! Every person I direct back towards this game is a win in my book. :)

[@kasperbruseliuskirstejnjoh4696]

im in love with this series

[@twowheeledgaming]

Good thing I'm more than happy to keep it going then!

[@ozlovescoffee5595]

Better than any TV show

[@twowheeledgaming]

Ah, I could name a couple shows that are better. :P

[@ozlovescoffee5595]

@@twowheeledgaming Don't dare name the walking dead, I've read the comics and the show pales in comparison

[@gameboyroy]

Awesome!

[@rednova2212]

It would be interesting to see how these guys would respond to Jules. Somehow I feel like these guys wouldn't be too bad of people and wouldn't get in a conflict with him. But at the same time I'd feel a bit concerned over it, as I have grown to love Jules story and character, but now I'm also rather liking these two characters in this story. Either way, this one is shaping up pretty nicely... Or... What if it turns out that the time frame of some of this is a bit in sync with Jules' own story? Perhaps the shooting near the checkpoint was due to Kevin offing some other individuals? Unless I'm completely misplacing the location of where the checkpoint is relative to where he was encountered at the end of Jules' own story.

[@twowheeledgaming]

I think ultimately that's the point of the entire series. Comparing and contrasting the many different characters and personalities that are highlighted, and enjoying their vastly different approaches to this extreme scenario. It'll always be hard to say how each of the characters would interact with one another, because each survivor has shifted their personality pretty drastically over the course of their respective journeys. Jules is probably the most obvious shift, where "early" Jules and "late" Jules might interact with Grover in entirely different ways. Also, just a side note, this season is taking place in Memphis, Tennessee. Though of course it's the Raven Creek map, I thought it would be fun to play around with what happened outside of Knox County.

[@rednova2212]

@@twowheeledgaming Ah! I missed that detail. I'm sure you mentioned it before, but yeah, that is pretty nice to think about. How it was dealt with outside of the county. In an RP server I played in, we heard what happened to other places in the form of Radio broadcasts. Like one from a place in Texas that was eventually overrun from within.

[@Anon_Omis]

25:20 it's awfully bright out for I being midnight :p

[@twowheeledgaming]

Well it's 11 AM when they get up... :P

[@Anon_Omis]

@@twowheeledgaming fuck I can't read x.x

[@SCP-49668]

Oh boy! New episode while I am laying in bed dying from illness! Sorry I haven't commented in a hot minute, got moved to night shift so no more driving AND I got a huge pay increase! Hopefully I won't miss an upload for a while!

[@twowheeledgaming]

Sounds like you've been on quite the journey! :P Happy to hear about the pay increase, and hopefully whatever is making ya feel like shit isn't too serious. Don't worry about catching all the videos, they're always here whenever you get around to them. :)

[@SCP-49668]

@@twowheeledgaming Of course of course! It's been a journey indeed...glad it's over and now it's just settling into the new normal. As for my illness...once I stop hacking up my damn lungs I'll be right as rain.

[@SCP-49668]

@@twowheeledgaming Also I gotta say I love the play these two have. Honestly I love this dynamic of two members just playing off eachother. It's amazing!

[@twowheeledgaming]

It's been interesting fleshing them out more and more through dialogue. It's an entirely different beast when compared to just seeing the character's mindset through journal entries. Don't think I've nailed it every time, but the dynamic is certainly a strong one.@@SCP-49668

[@alexchan1896]

I love this shit. Keep up the good work. I know you mentioned in your Q&A video that you were hesitant to do a series were you featured other characters due to scheduling conflicts with the voice actor(s) and the multiplayer desync issues. Are you still trying to do more of a solo series or do you think you will move forward with more multiplayer elements?

[@twowheeledgaming]

I'm pretty split down the middle at the moment. A lot of the reason it took so long to get this episode out is because of all the annoyances and extra steps it takes to make two characters work in this setting. It's not the end of the world, but I was finding myself no longer enjoying the editing process when it just became too tedious. On the other hand however, having a secondary character or even more is such a cool concept to be able to play around with, that it's hard to write it off entirely. Long story short, I'm still feeling this concept out and seeing if it's sustainable. If I ultimately decide it's too much of a drain on me to keep up, I'll probably steer back towards more singleplayer focused stories.

[@alexchan1896]

@@twowheeledgaming I'm gonna be honest in saying that I really disliked the wait compared to the output of your previous videos. I liked how sparse the in-person human interactions were in the first two series and think that in person events should happen for key narrative moments like the final shootout in West Point. Narratively speaking, I feel that it would be interesting if there's a character that actually starts in a community and leaves it, but keeps in contact with them via radio and see other members pop up every once in a while. That way, its still mainly solo adventures. Bottle stories occur when you do encounter someone, which should help with the editing/pace thing. With that said, I do like the inclusion of Bouncer and I look forward to see where this story goes.

[@twowheeledgaming]

@@alexchan1896 I can certainly agree with you on some of those points and have had very similar thoughts and ideas surrounding it. The main thing I'm trying to avoid, is making the runs too structured or scripted, since the whole point of the series is to present recognizable gameplay but in a more character-driven format. So ideas like having set backstories with groups, or incorporating systems to have characters coming in and out feels a bit out of the scope of the "usual gameplay". I'll say I'm not 100% happy with how this season is going and how much of a pain the multiplayer aspect is in practically every regard of the video creation process, so I'm already leaning towards a return to single player whenever this season wraps up. Ultimately I'm just going to keep trying new and different things with the series as we go, and see what works and what doesn't. Otherwise, I feel like the content would end up getting pretty stale. :P I do really appreciate the honest feedback, since I like to know what you all are thinking as the stories play out. :)

[@angel149gamingchannel5]

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[@twowheeledgaming]

Happy to provide. xD

[@marcussmith3830]

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[@MOISECRIMI]

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[@twowheeledgaming]

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[@mickynixon3117]

Brill

[@twowheeledgaming]

Brill-Bo Baggins?

[@mickynixon3117]

@@twowheeledgaming no other words needed lol and also2 month member lol

[@Anon_Omis]

What happened to him seeing his old lady before bugging out?

[@twowheeledgaming]

The facility she's in is outside the quarantine zone, which is a large reason for why Grover's been trying to work his way in this direction in the first place.

[@Anon_Omis]

@@twowheeledgaming ah ok. I didn't realize. And I figured he'd just wanna get out of the city anyway to more rural areas.