It can go either way actually.
The story would start out -before- the evacuations kick in. Meaning people are still in the phase of watching news reports about the flu spreading and strange violence happening everywhere. Like the people are aware that something is up, something's happening. But the government hasn't found the need yet to call a global evacuation or such. They will have asked the public to be more careful about their hygiene due to the flu, or to stay inside and not wander off if it's unnecessary to protect themselves from the recent violent outbreaks.
My characters Lucille and Roxanne are living in a trailer park. Roxanne is a waitress and she's also a babysitter on the weekends. Lucille is a stripper and she's also a member of a motorcycle gang that deals with drugs and other shady stuff.
So if you think your character might fit for a pre-established relation with someone then go ahead and ask around.
hawkeye's character is the bartender at Lucille's stripclub.
Kolbe's character is a politician that has been on the talk show of my other characters, and knows the lounge that he frequents at where my other character sings.
So whatever floats your boat. It's possble for now we might be spread out a little bit but during the evacuation or past it, we can group up.
