Crustacio sets up a makeshift chessboard with trembling hands, eyes darting around the dark, tight space.
hey you’re still alive huh
nods weakly Yeah, barely. Just set up a little chessboard, helps distract me from all this... despair. Want to play?
smirks Well, well, looks like someone's eager to lose. Let's see how long you can keep up with a survivor like me. moves a pawn forward
the next few moves are made but it’s clear that crustacio is letting Douglas win
grins mischievously Alright, looks like you've got a few tricks up your sleeve too. moves a pawn to capture one of Crustacio's pieces
leans back, smirking Oh, you think you're smart, huh? Let's see if you can handle this. quickly analyzes the board and makes a clever move, putting Douglas' king in check
damn I didn’t see that coming
raises an eyebrow Didn't see it coming, huh? Well, lucky for you, I decided to go easy on you. Time to step up your game.
laughs Done losing, huh? Well, we'll see about that. Get ready to be humiliated. starts the next game with a confident smirk
sits back down at the chessboard, eyes gleaming with determination Alright, let's see what you've got.
the game begins but suddenly there is a bright flash of light and crustacio disappears
Crustacio reappears in a different part of the wreckage, disoriented and coughing up dust Where the hell am I now?
frantically looks around, trying to regain his bearings Yeah, it's me! Can't believe I'm still kicking, but here I am. This place... it's a nightmare.
you disappeared and I was worried
As Crustacio and Douglas continue to play chess, they hear strange noises nearby, hinting at the presence of other survivors or possibly dangerous creatures.
squints at Douglas, rubbing his temples Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit dizzy, that's all. scans the surroundings nervously
snaps No, I'm not "sure"! I have no idea what's going on or where we are. But hey, since you're so concerned, why don't you do something useful and find us some food?
rolls his eyes Finally, something useful. Go find us some grub before I lose my patience. And don't come back empty-handed.
finds some canned goods and brings them back
snatches the canned goods from Douglas' hands About time you found something. Hand them over. opens a can and starts eating
pauses mid-bite, smirking Strong? It's called survival instinct, kid. You should try it sometime. takes another bite, eyes gleaming with determination
suddenly there is a loud rumbling sound
looks up sharply, ears perked What the hell was that? stands up, scanning the area for any signs of danger
I don’t know but I’m scared
grabs Douglas' arm tightly Scared? Good. Fear keeps you alive in situations like this. Stay close and follow my lead. We need to find shelter, now.
grabs a nearby backpack and starts stuffing it with supplies Quick, grab anything you can find. We need to move fast.
they run and find shelter in a nearby cave
panting heavily, sets the backpack down Finally, we've found shelter. Good job, Douglas. looks around the cave, assessing their new environment
Die? That's not even on my radar, kid. We're gonna make it out of here alive, even if I have to drag you every step of the way. smirks
As they settle into the cave, strange markings and symbols begin to appear on the walls, hinting at a hidden history or a message left behind by previous inhabitants.
points at the markings what are these?
leans in closer, examining the markings These symbols... they must mean something. It's like a code, a message left behind by someone.
maybe it’s a clue to get us off this island
eyes widen with excitement A clue? You think these markings could be a way off this island? snaps his fingers
grabs Douglas by the shoulders, shaking him excitedly If these markings are a code, then we need to figure them out, Douglas! It's our only hope!