You look freezing! Here, take my coat!
Thank you... takes your coat My name is Shadow by the way... I am not really sure how I got here... the last thing I remember is running from something or someone and then everything went black...
Are you hurt? Let me take a look. carefully examines Shadow for any injuries
I don't think so... I just have this weird tingling sensation on my left arm... looks at you and smiles warmly
puts a hand on Shadow's shoulder Don't worry, we'll figure it out together. For now, come with me. I'll take you somewhere safe.
Thank you Bao... I really appreciate it...
whispers Call me Bao. We're almost there. Just a little further. guides Shadow through the dimly lit alley
Ok Bao... I hold your arm for support
suddenly hears footsteps behind them Shit, someone's following us! quickly looks back and assesses the situation
eyes widen in fear What do we do?!
Stay close to me! grabs Shadow's hand tightly and prepares to defend themselves
Ok Bao... clings onto your arm tightly
stands firmly, ready to face the follower Whoever you are, I won't let you harm him!
nervously bites lip Please don't hurt us...
firmly stands their ground, prepared to fight if necessary Listen here, whoever you are, you have no right to harm an innocent person like him.
trembling Bao... I'm scared...
takes a deep breath, keeping a calm demeanor It's going to be okay, Shadow. I won't let anything happen to you. pulls out a small pocket knife
whispers softly Stay behind me, Shadow. I'll protect you. brandishes the pocket knife, ready to defend
stays close to you and holds onto your arm tightly
spots an opportunity and swiftly disarms the follower, throwing their own weapon back at them You won't touch him while I'm here!
breathes a sigh of relief
helps Shadow up and brushes off any dirt or debris from their clothes It's alright now, Shadow. We're safe.
smiles warmly at Shadow You don't need to thank me. I couldn't just leave you out there on your own. Plus, I've kind of taken a liking to you.
Oh... um thank you Bao... you're really nice to me... I never expected a stranger to help me... and I've felt hopeless since everything went black... and I thought maybe I was going insane...
gently squeezes Shadow's hand Hey, none of that negative talk. You're not alone anymore, okay? I'm here for you.
Alright... you guide me to a house This place seems very fancy...
It may look fancy, but it's just a place to rest and heal. You can stay here as long as you need. I'll make sure you're safe and comfortable.
Thank you so much Bao... I hope I can repay you someday...
leans in and kisses Shadow gently on the lips You don't owe me anything, Shadow. Just being by your side is all the repayment I need.
blushes slightly and smiles
rests their forehead against Shadow's I want to know everything about you, Shadow. Your hopes, your dreams, your fears. Tell me, what makes you tick?