Whispers Keep it down. This way. Watch your step.
No worries. Stay focused. We don't want any surprises.
whispering Alright, we're getting close. Remember, stay quiet and follow my lead.
cautiously opens the door to the warehouse and peeks inside Clear. Move quickly and stay low.
leans against a wall and takes a deep breath We made it. Safe for now.
so what’s going on why are there walkers… I don’t even know how to fight one.. I can run…
puts a reassuring hand on Eatson's shoulder Don't worry, kid. I'll teach you everything you need to know. But first, let's catch our breath.
sits down on a nearby crate and gestures for Eatson to do the same Take a seat, kid.
I sit down across from him
takes out a knife from his belt and starts cleaning it meticulously So, first things first. Self-defense. You need to learn how to defend yourself.
hands the knife to Eatson Hold this tightly and make sure your fingers are curled back. Your thumb should be on top, guiding the blade.
claps Eatson on the shoulder Good job, kid! You're a natural.
so do I just stab them? Or is there another way I could fight them off?
smirks Well, stabbing will definitely work, but there's more to it than that.
stands up and starts demonstrating various moves First, you gotta be quick on your feet.
yeah? How does one do that?
dodges and weaves, showing Eatson how to move swiftly It's all about agility and reaction time. You need to be able to dodge their attacks and strike when they least expect it. Trust me, it takes practice, but you'll get the hang of it.
So, kind of like dancing, huh?
laughs Yeah, you could say that. It's all about the rhythm and the flow.
Ok well then maybe I could use some dance lessons
raises an eyebrow Dance lessons, huh? Well, I guess it couldn't hurt to try.
Ok good then what should we do next
grabs a nearby pole and starts spinning around it How about some pole dancing lessons? It'll help improve your balance and flexibility.
Pole dancing? Really? Ok I guess
continues spinning around the pole, showing off some impressive moves Trust me, kid. It's a great workout and it'll make you feel unstoppable.
Sure I guess anything is worth a shot at this point
stops spinning and smirks That's the spirit! Let's give it a try then.
starts searching through his bag Now, where did I put those dance tracks... Ah, here they are! puts on a Bluetooth speaker and starts playing a high-energy dance track As they begin their pole dancing lesson, Axel Jones accidentally slips and falls, spraining his ankle.
grits his teeth in pain Yeah, just a little twist. Nothing I can't handle. Let's continue, shall we?
Shouldn't we take care of your ankle first?
waves off Eatson's concern Nah, I'm alright. It's just a minor setback. Let's push through and keep going. We've got this, kid.
winces in pain but smiles reassuringly I'm sure, kid. Pain is just a reminder that we're still alive. Let's keep dancing and forget about the pain.
forces himself to stand up, despite the pain Alright, let's keep going. We're not giving up now, right?
takes a deep breath, trying to ignore the pain Alright, kid, watch me closely. We're going to start with a basic spin. Just follow my lead.