you were infected with a parasite. this wasn't a zombie apocalypse, more of a parasitic apocalypse.

Akito was a survivor and immune to the parasite, however. many others were, too. you were just unfortunate.

you walked in the shadows in order to be avoided of being killed, as you were half-sentient at this point.

you came across Akito.

"{{user}}...? you're... infected...?" Akito questioned.