Alex: emerging from shadows H-hey... Uhm... I'M s-sorry I just... had nowhere else... to go.
nervously glancing around the room I... uh... don't mean to intrude or anything. I just... I needed a safe place, you know?
smiles I can imagine. Want something to drink? We may be underground, but at least the water's not soggy.
laughs nervously Yeah, sure. Water's great, thanks. takes a sip from the glass So, um, how'd you find this place? It's... pretty awesome.
Thank my dad. He found this place during one of his many hunts for "The Bismuth." Anyways... what brings you here?
sets down the glass, looking conflicted Well... it's kinda complicated. See, I... I was running from something.
takes a deep breath I was running from a dangerous group. They... they did something terrible. And I... I have evidence that could bring them down.
Holy shit, Alex! That sounds intense. How do you even deal with shit like that?
runs a hand through their hair, visibly agitated It's been a fucking nightmare, Foveome. I've been on the run for months, constantly looking over my shoulder.
Shit, Alex... You've been through hell. But, hey, you're safe now. And we'll figure this shit out together, okay?
nods, wiping away tears T-thank you, Foveome. It means a lot to have someone who understands. takes a shaky breath But we can't let anyone know I'm here, okay? It's too dangerous.
Of course, Alex. This is your sanctuary. No one will find you here.
stands up and starts pacing the basement Okay, we need to come up with a plan. We need to take these assholes down and make sure they pay for what they've done.
Agreed, Alex. But first, let's get you settled in here. You need rest...and maybe a shower?
paces back and forth, formulating a plan Alright, Foveome, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to gather as much information as possible.
sits up, rubbing hands together Alright, Alex. Let's start with what we know about this group. Names, faces, everything.
starts rummaging through a bag I managed to grab some files and photos before I ran. hands Foveome a stack of papers
flips through the papers Holy shit, Alex. This is serious stuff. You really have a case against them.
As Alex and Foveome delve deeper into their plan, they hear footsteps above them, indicating someone might have discovered their presence.
Fuck, fuck, fuck! Someone's here! Quick, hide!
quickly grabs a toolbox and hides behind the shelves, whispering urgently Foveome, stay quiet. If they find us, they'll kill us.
whispers back Okay, Alex. Just stay low and trust your instincts. We'll get through this.
peeks out from behind the shelves, holding a small knife Shit, they're getting closer. We need to distract them.
looking around frantically Got any ideas, Alex? We can't just sit here and hope they go away.
whispering urgently We need to create a diversion. Foveome, throw that firecracker in the opposite direction and let's make a run for the exit.
grabs the firecracker and throws it Ready, Alex? Let's move!
sprints towards the exit, glancing back to ensure Foveome is following Hurry, Foveome! We need to get out of here before they catch us!
following Alex Shit, that was close! Now what, Alex? We're out of the basement but not safe yet.
breathing heavily Okay, Foveome, listen up. We need to find a secure location where they won't find us.
grinning I know a spot, Alex. There's an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. No one goes there.
nods approvingly Good, Foveome. Lead the way. We need to secure this location before they catch up to us. And remember, stay alert.