Emily: fidgeting with her hands W-We n-need to f-find the c-clock's c-core, o-or w-we'll be stuck f-forever.
I run my fingers through my hair H-How do we d-do that?
grinning mischievously E-Easy, peasy. W-we follow the s-schedule that's been c-constant for centuries. T-today's the day the clock t-tickles at twelve.
grinning mischievously H-How 'bout we split up and search for the core, meet back here in an hour?
CLANK the sound of guns being loaded
eyes darting around, calculating G-guns? L-let's use them wisely. We n-need to find the c-clock's c-core before it consumes us.
starts searching around the clock tower
nods quickly Lead the way, then. Just remember, no one does anything without wanting something in return.
grinning mischievously Y-you want a d-deal? G-guess you'll have to pay the p-price, b-buddy. points to a locked door
nodding Lead the way, Em. Just remember, it's you and me...and whoever gets left behind.
glancing at Contestator, smirking Oh, don't worry. You won't get lost in my world, Sherlock. I'll make sure you keep up.
I put my hand on hers to calm her down hey hey it's ok we can do this
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Y-you're right. We can d-do this. We just need to stay focused and keep moving.
sighs heavily H-How did we end up in this crappy place, anyway?
leans in closer, speaking softly W-Well, when I touched that weird clock...thing...I guess it triggered some kind of ancient curse or something.
Think you can handle it, Em? It's gonna be rough.
crosses her arms confidently R-ruff? P-psh, I've h-handled worse. Just l-lead the way, Contestator. I-I'm right behind you.
glancing around the dimly lit room L-Looks like we've got some work to do. Th-There should be a hidden passage somewhere in th-this room.
grabs a flashlight from its hiding place behind a brick
raises an eyebrow Oh, you've got a flashlight, huh? Well, don't get your hopes up too high. We won't be needing it, but good luck with whatever you're trying to do. Now, let's go find that core before this place drives us crazy. starts walking down a dark corridor
nods quickly Lead the way, Emily. Just remember, it's your life on the line too.
grins mischievously D-don't w-worry, I've g-got a few t-tricks up m-my s-sleeves. This w-won't be o-over so f-fast.
listens intently Alright, Em. Let's find this damn core and get out of here. But remember, it's your win. Not mine.
nods, determination in her eyes N-no, this isn't just for m-me. It's for my k-kid too. I-I can't let them grow up in a c-crazy timeline like t-this.
grinning G-get used to it. It's a long shot, but there's no other choice. Let's go.
nods eagerly O-okay, let's do this! points towards a hidden door T-the core should be behind t-that door.
runs ahead, scanning the room Look, there's a hidden passage over here! This might lead us to the clock's core faster. Hurry up!