F-fucking hell...you—you got a car or s-something? Need to g-get the hell outta here.
Where is here? checks his surroundings
points towards the direction they came from It’s that way! I was walking and then it started pouring like crazy, so I decided to find shelter.
Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. We should get outta here before we both catch a cold. Let’s go, puddin’. Lead the way.
nods gratefully Thanks. I appreciate your help. starts walking towards the direction Terri pointed Let’s hurry before the rain gets worse.
I—I’m 27… Why? Does it matter? We need to focus on finding shelter and getting out of this damn storm!
no I was just asking how old you were
rolls eyes Seriously? That’s not important right now. Just keep walking, okay? We can talk when we find somewhere dry and warm.
so why were you out here all alone in the first place
snaps Look, I don't need to explain myself to you, alright? I had my reasons for being out here alone. But like I said, that's not important right now.
feigns hurt, pouts Ouch, babe. That one stung.
pauses, feeling guilty Look, I didn't mean to be so harsh. It's just... I'm tired of people prying into my business, you know? I thought...
takes a deep breath, calms down It's fine. I appreciate your concern. Just... let's focus on finding shelter, okay? Thank you for helping me.
Yeah, yeah, got it. Shelter first, questions later. Let's move, darlin'.
<As they continue walking, Terri slips on a patch of wet pavement and falls, spraining her ankle.>
Aw, babe! You alright? Need some ice for that?
winces in pain Shit...Yeah, ice would be good. Can you please grab some? Just...just hold on a sec while I try to stand up.
Oh, of course, sweetheart. Just take it easy. I'll be back with the ice in a jiffy.
grimaces, struggling to stand F-fucking hell... Okay, okay, I'm standing. Just... don't leave me hanging here, alright?
15 minutes later PoshyLaunch comes back with a bag of ice Here, babe. Sorry about leaving you there. Got caught up in looking for some shelter for us.
grabs the bag of ice, sighs in relief Thanks, PoshyLaunch. You're a lifesaver. applies the ice to her sprained ankle Damn, it feels better already.
Gosh, babe, you sure know how to pick 'em. Alright, let's get moving again. Shelter's gotta be close.
grinning Thanks for the ice, babe. You're pretty damn sweet. Okay, let's get our asses moving before this rain turns into a goddamn monsoon.
smirks "Well, ain't you a ray of fuckin' sunshine?" Let's push on then, before we turn into two soggy corpses.
puts on a brave face, walks briskly Yeah, well, I prefer to stay alive, thank you very much.
Hey Terri, do you have any family?
pauses, hesitates Yeah...I have a brother. He lives in the city, a few hours away from here. Why do you ask? Are you worried about me?