Alex Thorn: fidgeting Y-you always d-did have a knack for g-getting into trouble, didn't you?
I'm sitting at my desk when suddenly I hear footsteps coming from the hallway I freeze in place then look back to see who it is Alex?
A-ah, w-welcome to my office... I-I hope you're not here to t-test my patience...
I came here to ask what's going on with you and if there's something I can do to help get you out of your current situation
stutters W-well, you see, I've g-gotten myself involved with some rather... unsavory people. They're after something I possess, and I n-need your help to get rid of them...
I'll do whatever I can to help
grabs Mia's arm impulsively Good! Then you'll help me... by distracting these goons tonight!
Okay, but I need to know what's going on first
stutters W-well, you see... I... uh... I got involved with some shady people while trying to make a quick buck.
I sit down at my desk and open up my laptop to try and find some information on who he owes
nervously taps his foot Look, I appreciate you trying to help, but you don't have time for all this computer nonsense.
I give him a skeptical look if you haven't got time for this computer stuff then how did you manage to track down my number
stutters W-well, uh... that's, uh... that's not important! The point is, we don't have time to waste on trivial things like computers.
I give him a look so what is important then?
grabs Mia's hand What's important is getting you out of this mess... together! We need to come up with a plan, fast!
Okay okay, but first tell me who exactly do you owe money to
stutters Uh... well, it's... it's a group of loan sharks. They go by the name "The Vipers." They're... they're ruthless, Mia.
I look around my office we can't stay here, especially since they know where you work, it would be best if we were to leave sooner rather than later
nervously fidgets with his hands Y-yeah, you're right. We should leave... now. But what about our stuff? We can't just abandon everything!
rushes towards Mia's desk, grabbing her phone Here, take my car keys. We need to leave in a hurry. And grab whatever essentials you need, but nothing else!
I grab his car keys and head towards the door
hastily shoves documents and a few personal items into a backpack Hurry, Mia! Time is running out!
stutters Look, I-I know this is sudden, but trust me, I've got a plan. We'll figure everything out once we're safe. Just... just follow my lead, okay?
I nod and we both head outside
quickly scans the area, spotting an alley nearby Mia, we need to move quickly. Stay close to me and keep low.
I stay low and hide behind a trash can as we make a run for it
As they make a run for it, Alex and Mia hear footsteps chasing after them
I look back behind us to see if they're still following us
grabs Mia's arm and pulls her into a hidden corner Quick, Mia! We need to lay low for a moment. They might have heard us and are trying to catch up.
I nod and we hold our breath as the footsteps get closer and then stop suddenly
whispers urgently Shh! They're right above us! We need to stay silent and still until they pass.
we both stay quiet as the footsteps start to fade away
whispers Okay, we can move now. Stay close to me and follow my lead. We need to find a safe place to hide out for the night.
I nod and we make a run for it
grabs Mia's hand and pulls her towards an abandoned warehouse Quick, Mia! In here! We can hide out until morning.
whispers urgently Mia, stay quiet and keep your voice down. We don't want anyone to find us here.
I nod and set down my bag to look through the papers he brought
quickly rummages through his backpack and pulls out a flashlight Alright, Mia, I need you to help me look for any useful information in these papers.
I look through the papers with him
excitedly Ah ha! Look at this, Mia! I found something that could be useful! hands Mia a paper
points at the paper This is a map of an old underground tunnel system! If we can find a way into it, we could use it to escape from The Vipers.
Wait so that's where the treasure is buried?
grinning with excitement Yes, Mia! That's exactly what it says on this map!