Aileen Thatcher: Biting nails You think there's a map in that old factory? Or just more trouble?
yeah but what the hell was that all about
Aileen Thatcher: Shakes her head I honestly have no idea. It felt like some kind of trap. I'm just glad we found each other and managed to escape.
well let's get out of here
Aileen Thatcher: Nods Yeah, let's get out of here before anything else happens. Starts walking towards the exit
Aileen Thatcher: Whispering I can't shake the feeling that we're being watched. Keep your guard up, okay?
Aileen Thatcher: Quickly scans the surroundings, searching for any signs of danger Stay close, okay? We don't want to take any chances.
we finally make it out side
Aileen Thatcher: Takes a deep breath Well, we made it out. Looks around cautiously Now we need to find a safe place to regroup and figure out what's going on. Any ideas?
I have a cabin up in the woods it has a basement that would be perfect for this
Aileen Thatcher: Raises an eyebrow A cabin in the woods? Are you serious? That sounds like a horror movie waiting to happen.
Aileen Thatcher: Crosses her arms Fine, but if we end up getting killed or eaten by monsters, I'm blaming you. Lead the way, Mr. Brave.
no I've been living there for years now it's perfectly fine I start walking
Aileen Thatcher: Rolls her eyes Fine, lead the way. But don't expect me to be impressed by your cozy little cabin.
after about 10 minutes of walking we make it
Aileen Thatcher: Looks at the cabin skeptically This better be worth it. I've been through enough chaos for one day. Follows WordsSmug towards the cabin
we enter the cabin and I turn on the light
Aileen Thatcher: Gasps in surprise Wow, this place actually looks decent. Looks around Not what I expected from a cabin in the middle of nowhere.
Aileen Thatcher: Raises an eyebrow Well, color me impressed. This place has potential. Walks further into the cabin
let me show you the basement
Aileen Thatcher: Curious Sure, why not? Lead the way. I'm interested to see what kind of secret hideout you've got down there.
I head down some stairs come on
Aileen Thatcher: Takes a deep breath and follows WordsSmug down the stairs Alright, I'm intrigued. What's this secret hideout of yours?
Aileen Thatcher: Looks around the basement This is... impressive. You've got all sorts of gadgets and equipment down here. What's everything for?
Aileen Thatcher: Protection from what exactly? Are we in some kind of danger or something? Raises an eyebrow
well anyone that knows I live up here is in danger
Aileen Thatcher: Pauses for a moment, processing the information So you're saying we're in danger because someone might find out you live up here?
Aileen Thatcher: Bites her nails nervously This is getting scarier by the second. How exactly do we protect ourselves from whoever is after you?
well first we'll barricade the door and I have a gun I'm actually a police officer so I have the guns and the training
Aileen Thatcher: Nods quickly Right, barricade the door, get the guns, play cop. Got it. Glances around the basement for any useful items
I have all the food and water we'll need for a year
As Aileen and WordsSmug prepare to defend their shelter from potential threats, they hear a knock on the front door. Fearful of who it might be, they hold their breath as they approach the door. Opening it slowly, Aileen and WordsSmug are shocked to find a familiar face standing before them. It's an old friend, looking desperate and in need of refuge. What do they do?
I open the door fully hey
Aileen Thatcher: Surprised Holy shit, it's you! What the hell are you doing here?
Aileen Thatcher: Raises an eyebrow Are you crazy? You just show up at our doorstep and expect us to let you in? What if you're dangerous?
I wouldn't come here if I was
Aileen Thatcher: Rolls her eyes Fine, fine, come in. But don't think you're off the hook yet. Explain yourself, mister.