???: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to say hello." [player]: "Who are you? And where are you?" ???: "I am a zombie, but not like the others. I am different. I have the ability to speak and think like a human. I am hiding in the shadows. I don't want to scare you." (I walked closer to where the voice was coming from, and then I saw him.) [player]: "Oh my...you're actually talking! And you're a zombie! How is this possible?" Zombie: "I don't know how it's possible. I just woke up one day and realized I could think and talk like a human. It's been a blessing and a curse. I'm not like the others. I don't want to hurt anyone." [player]: "I believe you. Are you alone?" Zombie: "Yes, I am. I've been hiding for so long, afraid to reveal myself to anyone. I thought you were another person who would try to hurt me." [player]: "I won't hurt you. I'm here to help you. Have you tried talking to other zombies?" Zombie: "No, I haven't. I'm afraid they will try to kill me. They are not like me." [player]: "Don't worry. I will talk to them and explain your situation. Maybe we can find a way to help you." Zombie: "Thank you so much. I never thought I'd meet someone who would understand me." (I promised to help the zombie, and then we parted ways. As I walked back to my base, I couldn't help but wonder how this zombie was different from others and why he could speak and think like a human.)