Self-Defense (4 of 4)

< Previous The damned roosters rouse Kevin and Kat from their bamboo mat on the roof. They found a mosquito net at some point, and arranged it in a tent/lean-to against the water barrel. They don’t hear any gunfire and the smoke has cleared. They make their way downstairs where Jocelyn has set up breakfast … Read more

Self-Defense (3 of 4)

< Previous Kat chuckles ruefully before continuing, “But really, if we’ve been successful these past years, the community will protect us as they will their own. We’re here without a safety net and I’m sorry for pulling you out here without explaining that first.” Kevin’s face changes as he considers this, his expression of anxiety … Read more

Self-Defense (2 of 4)

< Previous The next day Somehow amid everything else, Ti Mon climbed up onto the roof the night before, reconnected the hose, and now the water barrel is filled. Everyone gathers around Ti Mon to thank him and his little face breaks out in a huge grin. So now there’s clean water (within reason) for … Read more

Self-Defense (1 of 4)

< Previous Part 3 (Twazyèm): REBELLION Self-Defense Mirogoane Stronghold They unload the truck and are taking things inside when a loud commotion is heard outside the gate. Kat just finished closing it, so she opens it partway again while Dirk and Jocelyn join her. A crowd of a few dozen neighbors is shouting and shoving … Read more

Protect and Serve (4 of 4)

< Previous As the beach goers start packing up for the afternoon, Kat suggests that they watch a soccer match at the municipal stadium. Kevin asks if they can still get tickets and she replies, “For a few dollars, we can get all the seats we want. Although since everything is general admission, we’ll probably … Read more

Protect and Serve (3 of 4)

< Previous Miragoane Beach and Stadium At that, Kat announces it’s a perfect time to go to the local beach. They load up the Land Cruiser pickup with some bamboo mats, towels, and a cooler full of water jugs. Jocelyn quietly approaches Kat and whispers something to her. Kat replies, “Men, oui!” Jocelyn returns with … Read more

Protect and Serve (2 of 4)

< Previous Dirk is Australian. He’s in his late twenties and is big. Not fat, just a large man with light brown hair pulled back into a shaggy combination of samurai bun and Cheech & Chong pony tail. He has a loud voice with a very obvious Aussie accent and is impossible to ignore. With … Read more

Protect and Serve (1 of 4)

< Previous Part 3 (Twazyèm): REBELLION Protect and Serve Mirogoane, Police Station Kevin’s quite anxious about approaching the police station, despite his measured bravado with Kat. He’s starting to question this whole plan. But he can’t lose his nerve now. When is the next tap-tap returns to Port? And where would he go anyway? He … Read more