WELCOME TO THE PURGE
Informative: In 2022, crime and unemployment rates in the United States reach unprecedented lows. This is because the country is now governed by the New Founding Fathers of America who have enacted The Purge, a twelve-hour period held from 7:00 PM March 21 to 7:00 AM March 22 annually during which all crime (including murder, theft, and rape) is completely legal. The only rules during the Purge is that government officials of "ranking 10 or higher" must remain unharmed and the usage of weaponry above "Class 4" is forbidden. Also, police and emergency services are suspended during this time period. Anyone who doesn't follow the rules of The Purge will be executed. Though presented as a catharsis for the release of negative emotions and repressed urges, the Purge really serves as a form of population control as the poor and the homeless are common victims during this period.
[ Before the Purge Commencement ]
Your City Map:Informative: In 2022, crime and unemployment rates in the United States reach unprecedented lows. This is because the country is now governed by the New Founding Fathers of America who have enacted The Purge, a twelve-hour period held from 7:00 PM March 21 to 7:00 AM March 22 annually during which all crime (including murder, theft, and rape) is completely legal. The only rules during the Purge is that government officials of "ranking 10 or higher" must remain unharmed and the usage of weaponry above "Class 4" is forbidden. Also, police and emergency services are suspended during this time period. Anyone who doesn't follow the rules of The Purge will be executed. Though presented as a catharsis for the release of negative emotions and repressed urges, the Purge really serves as a form of population control as the poor and the homeless are common victims during this period.
[ Before the Purge Commencement ]
-February 28th, 2022-
<Three weeks prior to the annual Purge>
With less than a month left until the yearly Purge (sanctioned by the New Founding Fathers of the United States Government), people in the city of Addison, were beginning to hold their breath. Each passing day was an unofficial countdown, to their possible doom, or torment. There were a scarce few that were unafraid, but the vast majority - seemed to get more and more nervous. Often used as a containment for society, and an eradicator of the poor and homeless, the weaker of the economy, always feared for the worst naturally. Though many of the good-hearted poor people focused on helping others or preparing their homes (if they had a home), others signed on with the Addison Gangs, and tried to barter their way into protection by serving the Gangs for however long.
Many of the rich were preparing themselves already. Several were writing checks, out to the families of those who had members offering themselves up as "Purge Martyrs." While most of these Martyrs tended to be old people who wanted their children and families to be "better-off financially" - some of them, offered themselves up to ensure that the rich would house their families, and protect them during the Purge itself. Which would, as always, happen on March 21st of each year.
By now the Purge had been going on for about five years, so almost everyone, knew just how it worked. Parents, teachers, businessmen, students, children - and so on, would have to prepare themselves for potential threats. The phrase "Stay Safe", had become something that everyone said to their friends, or their co-workers, even family members located further away. It was said more often than "thank you" or "God Bless whomever" too. The term was used in a polite sense, while others sensed it was used for their impending doom on such a night. Some people had lists, others just tried not to make enemies. Many would participate in the Purge, but most would hide. Those against the eradication of the poor and homeless would step up and gather what they had, to fight back against the Purgers who would eventually make a rampage through their towns.
This was a Nationwide Event. Which meant no state would escape the Purge once it arrived. In this particular City - Addison - most of the people were Pro-Purging. Which meant that they had heavy amounts of support for the cause. They looked forwards to letting out the 'Beast' or participating in a 'Cleansing' per say. While others hid in their homes, these would be the threats breaking into them should they choose to do so.
-6:00 AM, Morning-
On February 28th, 2022, people did as they normally did. For most of them, they were just getting up to head into work, or send their children off to school. It was a Monday, so it was the start of a new week, and the final day of the month before March came in and kicked everyone in the ass.
However, for a certain spiky-haired male, Monday, was just another excuse to sleep in.