A cold wind blew through the air, the only noise, besides the crunch of the snow under your feet.

Ken looked at you, and said: "Make sure to carry a torch with you. You'll need the light, and the warmth to survive out here. And if you're going to one of the buildings around here, bring a friend with you."

He handed you a flashlight, and torch. "That's in case the torch burns out." He handed you a few batteries. "Take these as well. We have too much anyway." He pointed to a half-buried semi-truck, filled with them.

"Your mission is to find other survivors, and to find supplies. Come back to the town to report. Good luck." The mayor went into the town, closing the gate behind him.