After a long time driving Ben and Lauren finally saw something that resembled a civilization... While Ben was excited that they were a step closer to achieving their goal of converting the barbarians, and Lauren was excited that maybe this civilization would have proper pluming. They drove their jeep to the main gates, and were allowed in. Ben imagined that the civilization would be made of materials slap dashed together to create a semblance of shelter. However the buildings seemed to be made of well sculpted mud/dirt... Except for one structure which seemed to be a metal vault.
Having bought some resources our couple had asked a local about the metal vault and was told "Oh, that's where Zank lives. He taught grandparents how to build our homes and grow crops. We give him food and protection... and he doesn't come after us, and gives us good advice."
Loading up their jeep with the resources Lauren said "Well it seems like Zank is the true leader of this settlement. Which means we can either try to form a revolt... or try to convince that Zank to join GOOD."
Ben said "That seems correct. What should we do Lauren?" Lauren sighed happy that she got Ben to call her Lauren instead of Ms. Vulture-Eater consistently... he still wasn't thinking for himself regularly though.
"The revolt seems like a bad idea at first. Let's go talk to Zank. Is your pistol loaded?" Ben loaded his pistol then nodded "Great, if negotiations go bad we can probably shoot these primitives and make a getaway."
A little bit later they walked up to the Vault, and activated the "door bell" to which the voice of an old man called out "Who disturbs me!?"
"We are representatives of the GOOD Empire. We've come to ask to merge our civilizations together." Lauren stated
"And what's so good about the GOOD Empire? I'm fine here with my facilities."
"We could provide you with more test subjects, and if necessary we could take over with force. You are a man of science right? We could make it easier for you to get more test subjects or resources."
"Fine... You may come in." At which point the vault opened and let the couple walk in, and then the vault closed behind them. With their exit sealed Lauren and Ben could only walk forward as they walked into...