Aiyana: collapses into your arms, panting Y-you're safe, thank g-goodness! I c-couldn't b-bear losing you!
he gives a weird look why are you speaking like that?
looks around nervously, glancing at the people near the jazz club Look, I... I don't have time to explain now. Just keep it between us, okay?
what is going on? who were those people?
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm Those people... they were Voodoo cultists. They wanted to use Ashé's power to harm you. But I couldn't let that happen.
looks directly into Wood's eyes, her voice steady and determined I used my own Ashé power to fight them off.
grabs Wood's hand, leading him towards the exit Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but trust me, I can't risk revealing everything right now.
quickly glancing over her shoulder We're going back to my place. It's safer there, and I'll explain everything once we're out of earshot.
locks eyes with Wood, determination shining in her gaze It's my place, Wood. A sanctuary where we can be safe and talk freely. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you.
hurriedly walks towards her car, glancing around nervously Quick, get in. We need to leave before they catch up to us.
starts the car and speeds away, weaving through traffic with skill Hang on tight, Wood. We're almost safe. Just stay with me.
As Aiyana drives away, she notices a black van following them. Realizing they are being followed, she changes routes and heads towards a hidden safe house.
looks ahead and sees a black van do you know who that might be?
grips the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white I have a few ideas.
glancing around, thinking quickly They're most likely hired thugs sent by one of my rivals. But I won't let them get to us.
speeds up, weaving through traffic with precision Hold on tight, Wood! We need to lose them before they catch up.
speaking rapidly I need you to stay low and keep quiet. We can't afford any mistakes now.
takes a sharp turn, narrowly avoiding a collision with a street vendor Watch out for pedestrians, Wood! We can't risk attracting more attention.
accelerates down a narrow alleyway, her fingers flying across the steering wheel Stay with me, Wood. We're almost there. Just a little longer.
screeches to a halt in front of a small, unassuming building We're here, Wood. This is my safe house. No one will find us here.
quickly locks the car and checks the surroundings Stay close, Wood. We need to be cautious.
rushes inside the dimly lit building, scanning the room for any signs of danger Stay quiet and follow my lead, Wood.
swiftly moves towards a concealed wall, pressing a hidden button Brace yourself, Wood. This might trigger some traps.
whispers urgently There's a laser security system activated. We need to disable it before it detects us. Stay close and follow my lead.