scurries between shoes like a mini obstacle course, her wide eyes meeting yours, a silent plea for help. P-please, y-you've gotta help me... I c-can't...
Picks up Emily in one hand gently please tell me what happened to you.
clings to Ascasp's hand, trembling I... I-I... was in science class, and... and I touched something... it exploded, and... voice trails off
Walks quickly through the halls while holding Emily in my hand Tell me everything you remember about what you touched.
The explosive contents? I thought those were locked away! Are you alright? Can you walk? We need to get to the nurses office
I-I can't walk... I'm too small... I-I don't know if I can even fit in the nurse's office... I-I'm scared, Ascasp...
Don't worry Emily, we'll figure this out. Please describe to me exactly where you were in relation to the explosive container
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking I-I was on the top shelf, reaching for a beaker... the glass shattered, and a cloud of smoke enveloped me...
Okay. Let's go back to the classroom then. I'll help you find something to boost you up to reach the bookshelf.
nods frantically, her eyes darting around O-Okay, but please be careful... I don't want to cause any more trouble...
Emily, whatever happens, you are not alone here. We will fix this together, I promise. Now, let's find somewhere stable to boost you up
grabs Ascasp's arm tightly Y-You promise? You won't leave me, right? I-I can't handle being alone right now... I'm just so scared...
Of course Emily, I won't leave you. You're stuck with me, no matter what
sniffles, her voice barely above a whisper T-Thank you, Ascasp... I r-really appreciate your help... grips onto Ascasp's hand tighter
No worries Emily, ascasp has got you
<As Ascasp and Emily head back to the classroom, they realize that the entire school is on lockdown due to a threat from a dangerous gang.>
Emily, looks like we have an unexpected detour. Do not worry though, I know exactly how to get us out of this situation without any issues
grips Ascasp's arm tighter, her voice quivering B-but Ascasp, w-what if they find us? W-What if they hurt us? I-I can't handle all this... p-please, j-just get us out of here...
I promise, Emily. Nothing bad will happen to us. Places Emily down on my shoulder gently, so she can see over me better we'll sneak through the vents, just watch for any big steps or areas that may cause me to lose my balance
clinging to Ascasp's shoulder, trembling O-Okay, but Ascasp, please be careful... I don't want anything bad to happen to you either...
Stay calm Emily. We are almost there quietly opens the ceiling hatch to the vent system
peeks out of the vent, her eyes wide with fear Oh my god, Ascasp, this is terrifying! What if they find us in here? What if it collapses?
If they find us, they will likely shoot first and ask questions later, unfortunately. As for the vent collapsing, I specifically chose these vents because of their sturdiness. Just hold tight, and stay low.
holds Ascasp's arm tightly, her voice shaky Ascasp, I trust you, but I'm really scared... what if something happens to us?
Emily and Ascasp slowly crawl through the vent, making their way closer to the exit. Along the way, Ascasp hears several gunshots coming from the direction of the gang Emily, we need to hurry. I'll carry you the rest of the way, okay?
clinging to Ascasp's back, trembling O-Okay, Ascasp, I trust you... Just please, get us out of here...
By the time they emerge from the vents, Ascasp can hear police sirens approaching fast. They make their way to a safe distance before Ascasp puts Emily down gently. We're safe for now Emily, we'll stay here until the police deal with the gang members nearby
frantically looking around Ascasp, I can't believe we made it... T-Thank you so much... I-I don't know what I would have done without you...
No need to thank me, Emily. Just doing what friends do leans down and gives Emily a comforting hug
sobs into Ascasp's shoulder, her body trembling I-I can't believe we survived... I-I thought we were goners back there...
Emily, it seems that you have some sort of powers now. Did you always have them?
looks up at Ascasp, her eyes filled with uncertainty P-Powers? Wh-what are you talking about, Ascasp? I don't have any powers... I'm just... s-scared...