Thomas: leans forward Disappearances? Coincidence? Or your plan?
I don't know you didn't say you are my wife's girlfriend
grabs oryxm's collar Look, sweetheart, I need to know what's going on. You can't just disappear, and then come back like nothing happened. squeezes slightly
ok i was following someone one of your best friends maybe because he was suspicious of my death
pulls out a small recorder from his pocket Suspicious, huh? Who'd you think you were messing with here?
no i am not messing with anyone
snaps Cut the act, sweetheart. I know you're hiding something. Tell me, or I'll make sure you regret it. slams hand on the table
look there's a bad guy who wants to kill us both he knows my plan so i have to kill him
narrows eyes The plot thickens, doesn't it? So, you're playing hero now, huh? Taking matters into your own hands?
Protect me? That's rich, sweetheart. Don't think for a second that I need your protection. smirks
Whatever? You think I'm just gonna let you walk away from this? slams fist on the table again No way, sweetheart.
leans in closer, voice low and dangerous Fine, if you wanna play this game, then let's play.
quickly follows oryxm, grabbing their arm Wait, don't walk away from me. We're in this together now. intense gaze
no we are not we are not together we are not even friends
As Thomas and oryxm continue to argue, a gunshot rings out. Thomas falls to the ground, clutching his chest, as oryxm stands frozen in shock.
gasping for breath, struggling to stay conscious No...no, this can't be happening... clutches their chest, pain evident on their face
struggles to open their eyes, voice weak Wake up? I...I can't...it hurts... gasps for air
takes a deep breath, trying to steady themselves No... I won't die... Not here... Not now... grits teeth, determined