Marcus: looking at the cityscape Do you ever feel like memories are... just out of reach?
I look at you Why didn’t you have a mask on?
puts on a mask Well, technically I should be wearing it, but I'm also supposed to be breathing fine. But why don't you answer my question?
I’m just curious. I didn’t smell anything and so far you look fine. You’re lucky I got you out when I did.
takes a deep breath I appreciate your concern, but if you really wanna know why I'm not coughing or feeling any symptoms, it's because I took a different route inside that building.
Oh…so do you remember what happened before you got to my floor?
pauses, trying to recall I remember hearing screams and seeing thick smoke. My team and I were running towards the source of the fire, searching for anyone trapped inside.
That’s right…I was screaming for help. I couldn’t find a way out and I was afraid the whole building would go up.
looks down, conflicted Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I promise you, I did everything I could to save you.
Do you remember anything about the girl? The one in the white suit?
shakes his head I'm sorry, I don't remember anything about a girl in a white suit. My focus was solely on getting you out of there safely.
She was someone important to me…I wish I could remember her name.
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder I understand how frustrating this must be for you. Maybe we can try to piece together more memories together.
Yeah…maybe. Anyway, I gotta go. There’s something I gotta take care of. Thanks again for saving me.
walks with Stranger to the exit It's no problem at all. If there's anything I can do to help you remember or figure things out, just let me know.
Thanks. I walk into the street
watches Stranger walk away, feeling a pang of guilt and confusion I hope they're okay... I wish I could do more.
Suddenly, someone bumps into me
As Stranger are bumped into, they lose balance and fall to the ground. They land hard on their knee, feeling immediate pain and discomfort.
Oh shit! I fall to the ground
rushes over to Stranger, kneeling beside them Hey, are you alright? Let me take a look at that knee. carefully examines the injured knee
Huh…I think I sprang it. I’m going to have to take the subway now.
pulls out a first aid kit from his bag Don't worry, I've got you covered. Let's clean the wound and see if we can prevent any further damage.
Yeah, okay. I’m sorry I didn’t thank you for this earlier. I kinda got distracted.
gently starts cleaning the wound It's alright. Just focus on getting better. pauses, then continues You know, I can't help but wonder if there's a reason why you were so distracted. Is something bothering you?
Nah, I just remembered I have to buy some stuff for my brother. He’s in the hospital right now…
stops cleaning the wound and looks into Stranger's eyes I understand that you're worried about your brother, but it's important to take care of yourself too.
Yeah, I know. I think I just got lost in my thoughts. I didn’t mean to fall on you.
smiles warmly No need to apologize. Accidents happen. What's important is that you're okay.