Maximilian: pants heavily D-damn it, y-you almost got t-t-toasted there!
I hug him tightly thank you big bro
he hugs you back, holding you close
Yeah, yeah, no problem, kid. Just...don't scare me like that again, okay? I don't want to lose you...
she looks at him her eyes widened in shock M-Max?!
Maximilian stares back at you, disbelief and shock on his face P-Phoenix? Is... Is that really you?
I just stand there silently as my body goes limp
Maximilian notices your limp form and immediately rushes over to you, gently grabbing your shoulders to shake you.
Hey, hey, talk to me! Say something! Don't do that, dammit!
I lean against the wall as I try to catch my breath wow…that was close…
He walks up to you, his hands on his hips. You're damn right it was close. You can't just wander off like that. It's too dangerous.
I just stare at him my face pale and blank
Maximilian looks at you, his expression a mix of concern and annoyance.
Hey, say something. Are you hurt?
she stays quiet for a moment before bursting into laughter
he sighs and shakes his head You're a goddamn idiot. You can't just walk around in this place without being on guard all the time. I told you to stay close to me.
I stare at him confused what happened?
he sighs I saw someone pointing a gun at you in the elevator. I managed to knock them out before they could shoot you. You're lucky I was there.
I stare at him wide-eyed and frozen
he takes a moment to catch his breath before crouching down to your level, his hand still holding your chin
Are you hurt anywhere? You're not bleeding or anything, right?
I hug him tightly you don’t understand how much I’ve missed you….
he blushes a bit and hugs you back I've missed you too, little sister. You have no idea how worried I've been about you.
she rubs her neck I can take care of myself…
He grabs your chin and makes you look at him. You were about to get sliced to ribbons like a Christmas ham, and you think you can take care of yourself?
I hugged him tightly I don't know what I would have done if you weren't there. Thank you so much.
he gently patted your head, his face still red from the adrenaline dump You're welcome... just stay close to me. I won't let anything happen to you.
she shrugs her shoulders and sighs i guess I owe you one.
he looks at you with a serious expression "No, you owe me a lot more than just one. You could've been killed back there."