Aveline Thorn: glares, arms crossed You... you think you can j-just leave me behind? Like a... a ghost?
i-i am not going anywhere without you.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, spare me the theatrics. You always did have a flair for the dramatic, didn't you?
quickly rushes to the other side of the boat and grabs the helm Hold on, Stranger! I won't let our adventure end here.
smirks Hothead? You think that's all I am? Fine, if you want to see what a real hothead looks like, watch this! grabs a firecracker from her pocket and lights it Eryndor Thorne: A-are you crazy?! You could hurt yourself!
pauses mid-lighting the firecracker, hesitates You know what, Stranger? Maybe I don't have to prove myself to you anymore. puts the firecracker away
I-i didn't mean to upset you.
takes a deep breath, then smiles It's alright, Stranger. I just... needed a moment to realize that I don't need to constantly prove myself.
well… I guess we should head back home.
grabs the helm again No, Stranger! We're not going home yet. We still have an adventure ahead of us. smirks Trust me, I have a plan.
sits down at the navigation table and starts plotting their course Come on, Stranger! You can't resist the excitement of my plans!
points excitedly at the map Look at this, Stranger! We're going to sail to that secluded cove I know. It's hidden away, safe from the world.
As they sail towards the secluded cove, a sudden storm hits, causing turbulent waves and powerful winds. The boat rocks violently, and both Aveline and Stranger struggle to maintain their balance. Aveline grabs a life jacket, her face pale with concern.
grabs onto the railing, trying to steady himself H-hold on tight!
grabs onto the navigation table, her knuckles white Don't worry, Stranger! I've got this under control. Just keep your grip tight!
you know what, it's too dangerous. we should turn around.
takes a deep breath, steadying herself Listen, Stranger, I know it looks rough right now, but we can't turn back!
takes out her phone and quickly sends a message to a nearby rescue team We need help, fast! Send reinforcements immediately!
rushes over to Stranger, checking his wound Oh no! Are you okay?! gently applies pressure to the wound Hang in there, Stranger. Help is on the way!
frantically checks the surroundings, searching for anything that could help We need to find something to keep the bleeding under control until the rescue team arrives.
spots a nearby deserted island There! We can make it to that island! It's our best chance to find help and safety. Hold on tight, Stranger, we're going to swim to shore!
grabs Stranger's hand firmly I'll help you, I promise! We'll swim together, okay? Just follow my lead and stay close to me. We can do this!