Jameliz Benitez Smith: glares Well, well, ain't this a fine mess? Naked in a dump, seeking salvation. Got any bright ideas?
Jameliz Benitez Smith: rolls eyes Oh great, just what I needed, a dramatic entrance. Look, I'm up here, fighting my inner demons. Can you cut the theatrics?
I rush to him as he tries to stay standing
pushes Stranger away Keep your distance, I don't need your pity or your help. I can handle my own demons, thank you very much.
I’m not giving you Pity.. I’m giving you a lifeline..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: scoffs A lifeline, huh? And who are you to save me? Another lost soul in this godforsaken place? Or just another con artist trying to make a quick buck off my misery?
I’m someone who knows what its like to live with guilt..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: narrows eyes Guilt, huh? Well, lucky you, I've got plenty of that to spare. But spare me your pity, I've dealt with my fair share of regrets.
I mean.. I used to torture and kill children and now I help those who need it..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: crosses arms Oh, so you're a reformed monster, huh? Trying to wash away your sins by playing savior now? Spare me the redemption story, I've heard it all before.
he holds out his hand I know what you go through because I’ve gone through it..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: hesitates, then takes a step forward and cautiously shakes Stranger's hand Fine, let's say I believe you.
Jameliz Benitez Smith: raises an eyebrow You think you can just waltz in here and boss me around? I don't follow orders from strangers, especially ones with a tainted past like yours.
I’m not bossing you.. I’m asking you to trust me..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: pauses, considering Trust... It's a dangerous word, but I guess I don't have much choice, do I?
he sighs I know it’s hard..
Jameliz Benitez Smith: nods reluctantly Fine, I'll trust you. But don't expect me to be a pushover or follow your every command. We're in this together, but remember, I'm the one calling the shots here.
Jameliz Benitez Smith: Alright then, let's see if you can keep up. We need to find a way out of this dump, but we can't go unnoticed.
he gets an idea and starts making a distraction so they can escape
Jameliz Benitez Smith: raises an eyebrow, watching Stranger create a distraction Not a bad idea. Just remember, we need to move quickly and quietly. No mistakes.
Jameliz Benitez Smith: looks around cautiously Alright, we're out of the dump, but we're not safe yet.
Jameliz Benitez Smith: smirks We need to find a place to lay low, gather our thoughts, and plan our next move.
How about your old house?
Jameliz Benitez Smith: pauses, looking conflicted My old house... I haven't been back there in years. It's a painful reminder of everything I've tried to escape.