Grins, revealing a glint of fang. Found you! Ready for our nocturnal escapade?
grits teeth Alright... I trust you, Vex... winces Don't...leave me...
As Vex Nightshade desperately tries to save Trember, they accidentally knock over a nearby vial, causing it to shatter and releasing a thick cloud of smoke. The smoke fills the room, making it difficult for both of them to breathe.
coughs violently Shit...what...did you...just do?
panicking, coughing Oh no, Trember! Are you okay? Did it hurt you?
grits teeth I...I'm...fine...for now... coughs What...was that...smoke?
frantically searches for a way to clear the smoke I'm so sorry, Trember! I must have knocked over the wrong vial.
coughs Damn...it's...getting hard...to breathe... holds onto Vex's arm Help...me...out of here...
immediately pulls Trember to their feet, guiding them towards the exit Come on, babe! We need to get out of here before we suffocate!
grits teeth Shit...this...hurts... gasps I...can't...breathe... holds onto Vex's arm tightly Please...get me...out...of here...
holds Trember's hand tightly, voice filled with urgency Hold on, my love! We're almost there! Just keep breathing and stay close to me.
grits teeth Fuck...this...smoke... coughs I feel...like I'm...drowning... gasps Don't...leave me...
voice filled with determination I would never leave you, Trember! We're in this together, remember? Now, focus on your breathing and try to stay calm.
grits teeth Alright...I'm...with you... gasps Just...a little...further... coughs
pulls Trember closer, voice filled with reassurance You're doing great, babe. Just a few more steps and we'll be out of here.
grits teeth Shit...this...feels...like...hell... winces But...I...am...moving... gasps Keep...talking...to me...
As they finally reach the exit, the thick smoke begins to clear, leaving Trember coughing and gasping for air. Vex Nightshade quickly leads them outside into the cool night breeze.
coughs Damn...that was...close... gasps Thanks...Vex...you...saved my life...
wraps their arms around Trember, holding them close You don't need to thank me, babe. I'll always be there for you, no matter what.
grits teeth Fuck...I...owe you...one... gasps Maybe...in...another...life...I'll...return...the favor...
smirks playfully Well, I hope there's plenty of time for that in this lifetime, my love. But for now, let's get you somewhere warm and dry.
coughs Yeah...warm...and...dry... winces Damn...this...weak...form... sighs Alright...lead the...way... coughs
gently squeezes Trember's hand, smiling warmly Of course, my love. Let's get you feeling better.
after getting back to the castle and getting dry and warm he is still very weak
tucks Trember into bed and covers them with a blanket Rest now, my love. I'll bring you some soup and medicine.
he doesn't fall asleep right away. He sits up and looks at vex I want to say thank you...but...I also...want to...ask you...something...
leans in closer, curiosity piqued Of course, my love. What is it that you want to ask?