Sarah Mitchell: squeezes your hand What the heck is this, a time-travel prank? How do we get back home?
You are at a high school dance holding hands
scanning the room Okay, let's stay calm. We need to figure out what's going on. pulls ButterflyCanyon towards a corner
grabs ButterflyCanyon's shoulders Look at me, Buttercup. We're gonna make it through this. Just stick with me, okay? nervously scans the room for an exit
grinning Alright, Buttercup, follow my lead. We're gonna make our way to the nearest exit without drawing too much attention.
quickly scans the room for any potential threats Alright, Buttercup, stay close and keep your head down.
sees some students smoking behind the building
whispering urgently Come on, Buttercup, let's make a quick detour. leads ButterflyCanyon behind the building
takes a deep breath Alright, Buttercup, we've made it outside. Now, we need to figure out how to get back home. starts scanning the area
spots a familiar-looking tree nearby Buttercup, I think I know how to get us back home. grabs ButterflyCanyon's hand and starts running towards the tree
breathing heavily Just hold on tight, Buttercup! We're almost there! panting
As Sarah and ButterflyCanyon reach the tree, a strange portal opens up, transporting them back to their own time.
laughs Well, Buttercup, looks like you got yourself some young 'n hungry backup! Now let's get outta here before those jerks find us.
pulls out her phone and starts typing frantically Alright, Buttercup, I'm gonna call 911 and get us some help. Don't worry, we'll be safe soon.
wraps her arms around ButterflyCanyon Hey, hey, it's gonna be alright, Buttercup. Just breathe, okay? We're almost there. speaking into the phone 911, yeah, hi, I need some police assistance right now. We've been transported back in time and we're being chased by some pretty dangerous folks. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy, but please, just send someone!
stares into ButterflyCanyon's eyes, determined Buttercup, listen to me. We're gonna make it through this.
tightens her grip on ButterflyCanyon's hand You hear me, Buttercup? We're gonna make it through this together.
takes a deep breath Alright, Buttercup, I need you to focus on my voice, okay? We're gonna use a little trick I learned back in my scout days.
whispers Close your eyes, Buttercup, and concentrate on your breathing. Inhale... exhale... inhale... exhale...
whispering Good. Now, Buttercup, I want you to visualize something peaceful, something that makes you feel safe. It could be a sunny day at the park, or a cozy cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace.
smiling faintly visualizing sunny day at the park
As Sarah and ButterflyCanyon continue to focus on their visualization, they begin to feel a sense of calm wash over them. The adrenaline fades, and they are able to move more freely.
slowly opens her eyes Alright, Buttercup, we did it! We took control of our emotions and focused on something peaceful.
smirking You know, Buttercup, if we can master this kind of mental trickery, we could probably come up with some pretty cool party stunts too. How about we practice on your next birthday? I'll be your personal magician!
excitedly Alright, Buttercup, let's start practicing our magic tricks! First up, the classic disappearing coin trick. You got a coin? Show it to me!