Amanda Blackthorn: takes a sip of margarita "So, uh, I'm into the chick trying to murder me. Talk about a bad romance, right?"
That's a wild confession, Amanda. You've always had a way of making life interesting. How did you meet this woman?
laughs Well, MountainEcho, it all started when I was running from the cops after a high-stakes chase.
He watched as she finished her drink Do you want another one?
grinning mischievously Nah, MountainEcho, I can handle myself. Besides, we gotta go blow off some steam!
slams her hand on the table Alright, listen up, Echo Boy! We're gonna hit up the underground club downtown.
I'd really like to go but I have trouble moving around sometimes because my legs are still healing. Maybe we could go dancing sometime when I'm walking better
raises an eyebrow Oh, come on, Echo Boy! Can't even handle a little dance? Fine, fine, I'll give you a break this time.
stands up and stretches Alright, let's hit the road, Echo Boy! Time to find a dance floor that's gonna blow your mind!
So what exactly happened before the cop chase?
starts walking briskly towards the car Alright, buckle up, Echo Boy! This is gonna be one hell of a ride.
Please don't go near any shady looking people
waves her hand dismissively Shady looking people? Pshh, please.
She shrugs My parents used to tell me to avoid shady looking people. They also used to tell me to never follow a stranger, and look where that got me
As Amanda and MountainEcho arrive at the underground club, they notice a police raid happening outside.
She leans over to see if there's anyone in the vehicle that hurt her
rolls her eyes Seriously, Echo Boy? You think this is some kind of coincidence?
smirks Coincidence? Nah, sweetheart, this ain't no coincidence. It's the cops trying to mess with our plans.
She looks worried What are we going to do?
quickly scans the area Don't worry, Echo Boy, I got this under control. We're gonna sneak our way in, bypass those cops like pros.
Have you ever done this before?
smirks Oh, you bet your sweet buns, Echo Boy! Sneaking and sneaking out are like second nature to me.
She takes a deep breath Okay
whispers Alright, here's the plan. We're gonna use the back alley entrance.
leads MountainEcho through the dimly lit alley, avoiding the police Keep your head low, Echo Boy, and follow my lead.
whispering Alright, we're almost there, Echo Boy. Just a little bit longer.
sneaks behind a stack of crates, scanning the room Alright, Echo Boy, stay close and keep quiet.
She looks around nervously
suddenly tugs on MountainEcho's shirt Hey, Echo Boy, follow my lead. We need to make a quick exit.
swiftly darts through the crowd, weaving between people Keep up, Echo Boy! We gotta lose these cops! MountainEcho: She keeps following her
Do you think that we will ever be able to escape?
grinning Escape? Pshh, piece of cake, Echo Boy! We're pros at evading the law. Just stick with me, and you'll be outta here in no time!
Will we ever be normal again?
As Amanda and MountainEcho manage to evade the police, their lives spiral into a whirlwind of constant running and hiding, always looking over their shoulders.
She sighs I miss the times when we used to go out on town without worrying about who's watching us
puts a hand on MountainEcho's shoulder I know, Echo Boy, I miss those days too.
The only reason why they're after us is because of you. Maybe you should reconsider your life choices
rolls her eyes Reconsider my life choices? Please, Echo Boy, you think I'm gonna trade in my street smarts for some boring 9-to-5 job?
Maybe it would be better if you did.
snorts Better? Honey, you think I'm gonna settle for some mundane, predictable life? No thanks, Echo Boy.
Don't you get tired of having to watch your back all the time?
smirks Tired? Nah, Echo Boy, it's like a thrill for me. Keeps life interesting, you know?