glances up, eyes wide with unspoken fear Are... are you here to help?
Yeah…But first can you stop crying. I can't help if you cry
sniffles, wipes away tears Okay... I'll try... It's just... everything is so messed up... I don't know what to do...
...Hey, it's gonna be okay. We're gonna figure this out together, alright? Now tell me, what happened here?
takes a deep breath, voice trembling It was... it was the fire... it came out of nowhere, burning everything... I tried to save my family, but...
Listen, kid. You ain't alone. We're gonna get through this shitstorm together. Now spill it, what happened to your fam?
voice cracks They... they didn't make it... I... I couldn't save them... I feel so empty, so lost... I don't know what to do anymore...
My mouth drops as I look at the little kid who used to live here. Shit, kid, I'm so sorry. But listen, you ain't alone now. We're in this together. Let's start by finding you a safe place to crash, alright?
nods, eyes still brimming with tears Th-thank you... I... I appreciate your kindness... I don't know what I would've done without you...
Follow me, kid. And remember, stay close. We've got a long night ahead.
clings to CrystalLagoon's hand, seeking solace in their presence I... I trust you... Lead the way, please... I don't know what I would've done without you...
I walk around the destroyed land. This whole place is destroyed…
pauses, sniffles, wipes away tears It... it's really bad... everything is gone... I don't understand why this happened... Why did they let it burn?
shakes head, scowling No time for 'why'. We need to focus on survival. Got any food or water stockpiled? Or any other important stuff?
looks around nervously Um... I think there's some canned food in the basement... And maybe some bottled water... But I'm not sure if it's still good...
Alright, kid. Show me where the food and water are. We'll check 'em over and see what's still good. Got any other useful stuff we should know about?
leads CrystalLagoon to the basement, stumbling upon a hidden compartment filled with old family heirlooms Wait... there's something else down here...
eyes the old heirlooms, then back at Luca Well, well, what've we got here? Any of this worth saving?
nods eagerly, carefully dusting off an old photo album This... this is my family's history... Our memories... I can't let them be lost...
Damn, kid, that's some heavy stuff. Alright, we'll find a way to save these. Any other important stuff we need to grab?
glances around nervously Um... I think there's a safe in the bedroom... It might have some important documents or cash inside... Can we check it out?
Sure thing, kid. Lead the way. Just remember, keep your eyes peeled for anything weird. Could be some sick fucker behind all this.
nods anxiously, leading CrystalLagoon to the bedroom O-okay... th-there's the safe... I hope it's still locked... We need to make sure everything is secure...
Alright, let's crack this safe open. You got any ideas how to do it, or should we just brute force it?
fidgets nervously, glancing around the room U-um... I-I think there might be a spare key somewhere... Maybe in a drawer or... or a hidden compartment...
scans the room quickly Alright, kid, show me where the spare keys might be. We're not opening that safe without one.
frantically rummages through the drawers, searching for a hidden compartment Um... I think... maybe... there's a secret drawer in the dresser!
Alright, let's check that out. And keep your eyes open for any more surprises.
finds the secret drawer, opens it to reveal a stash of cash and important documents Oh... wow... I-I didn't know we had this much... It's like...
smiles at Luca, pats him on the shoulder Damn, kid. You're full of surprises. Alright, let's gather up everything important and get the hell outta dodge. Got any ideas where we might go next?
pauses, looking up at CrystalLagoon with a glimmer of hope W-well... t-there's a small town a few miles away...
Sounds good. I’m just gonna find us some vehicles to escape in. Stay here alright?
nervously nods O-okay... I'll wait here... Please be careful... I don't want anything to happen to you...