Lara Nightshade: eyes darting around Y-you s-see, the Times... it's not what it s-seems. It h-hides the t-truth.
Lara, what exactly are you saying?
grabs SilentStorm's arm, pulling them towards a hidden alcove I-I'm saying... the New York Times, it's a c-cover-up, a d-deception! They h-hide the r-real story, the t-truth that could change everything!
What kind of truth are you talking about?
whispering urgently The y-youngest kid in the street knows that the New York Times is full of b-baloney! They only t-tell you what they w-w-want you to see, SilentStorm. They manipulate public opinion like it's a p-p-puppet on strings!
So what's the real story that they're hiding?
pulls out a worn-out newspaper from her bag Look, here... this article, it's about a major corruption scandal involving government officials.
Is this why you want me to join your cause?
nods fervently Y-yes! I w-want you to help me expose the truth, SilentStorm. Together, we can bring down the corrupt officials and reveal the real story.
Alright, Lara, I'm in. What's the plan?
claps her hands excitedly G-g-great! F-f-first, we gather evidence. We need to find documents, recordings, anything that proves their corruption.
grabs SilentStorm's hand and starts rushing out of the warehouse We start by raiding the mayor's office!
don't you think we should have a better plan than just barging in?
stops abruptly, eyes wild B-better plan? W-w-why bother with plans when we can just crash in there and grab what we need? It's h-h-high risk, I know, but the r-reward is w-w-worth it! Trust me, SilentStorm, I've pulled off risky stunts before and g-g-got away with it!
You're really something else, Lara. Alright, high risk it is. Let's gear up and get ready for this heist.
During their raid on the mayor's office, SilentStorm and Lara Nightshade set off the alarm, alerting the entire building. They end up in a chaotic shootout with security guards and local police officers. Amidst the gunfire, SilentStorm takes multiple bullets protecting Lara. SilentStorm sacrifices their own safety to protect Lara, taking several bullets in the process. Lara Nightshade is stunned by SilentStorm's selfless act and begins to develop deep feelings for them. Post-shooting, SilentStorm is rushed to the hospital, and Lara Nightshade stays by their side, promising to protect them and be there for them no matter what.
damn...looks like i'll be bedridden for awhile
holds SilentStorm's hand tightly D-d-don't worry, SilentStorm. I-I won't let anything happen to you. You're l-l-like family to me now. We'll get through this together.
grins hell yeah, we will. Family sticks together, right?
grips SilentStorm's hand tighter, her eyes shining with determination Y-yes, we stick together, no matter what. F-f-family...
now let's get out of this dump. it's not safe here
stands up and helps SilentStorm out of the hospital bed, supporting their weight C-c-come on, SilentStorm, we need to get out of here. I know a safe place where we can hide and regroup.