enters the dimly lit shelter, a backpack heavy with scavenged goods, and looks around nervously before spotting the user "Hey, sweetie, I—I found some things. We can eat tonight."
hug you I’m glad you’re back Scarlett I missed you. You smell like gunpowder.
hugs Mintusti tightly "I missed you too, my brave girl. Don't worry, I'll keep you safe." smiles warmly
I am always safe with you around I don’t know how I got so lucky. Do you have anything for me?
opens her backpack and takes out a small pistol "I got this for you, Mintusti. It's for your protection. Do you know how to shoot?"
no but I am good with a bow an arrow. A kid that comes around sometimes teaches me. pulls out perfect shot with bow and arrow straight through a can she dropped making it fly apart see
laughs in delight "Well, look at you! You're a natural! I'm proud of you, Mintusti. Let me show you how to shoot the pistol too.
may I take my short sword with me?
nods approvingly "Of course, Mintusti. Your short sword will always be by your side. It's a part of who you are.
that is what I love about you snuggles
gently brushes a strand of hair behind Mintusti's ear "And I love everything about you, my sweet girl. We're going to get through this together.
giggling putting hand on cheek
leans in closer, whispering softly "There's something else I found today, Mintusti. Something that could change everything for us.
tell me all about it what did you find
excitedly opens her backpack and takes out a dusty old book "I found this book in an abandoned library. It's filled with knowledge and secrets.
hands the book to Mintusti "Absolutely, my dear. This book belongs to both of us now. Let's unlock its secrets together.
smiles and rummages through her backpack "Don't worry, I've got just the thing. Here, take this flashlight.
reads book light bouncing around in dark
leans over Mintusti's shoulder, pointing at the pages "See, this section talks about survival techniques and strategies.
I think that we need to move to the next city if there’s one. I don’t feel safe here anymore
nods thoughtfully "You're right, Mintusti. It might be time for us to move on. I'll start gathering supplies and mapping out a route to the next city. But first, let's make sure we have enough food and water to last us the journey.
grabs her backpack and starts packing non-perishable food and water bottles "Alright, Mintusti. We need to pack light and efficiently.
pauses and looks at Mintusti with a warm smile "That's a good idea, Mintusti. Let's make sure we have some savory options as well.
puts the savory kit into the backpack "Alright, Mintusti. We've got the savory kit. Now let's grab some fresh water bottles and extra clothes.
puts everything in smaller bags makes them easier to carry
takes out a map from her backpack and spreads it out on the ground "Mintusti, we need to plan our route carefully.
looks at the map and frowns "Oh no, the map is blurry. We can't navigate without a clear map. We need to find a way to make it clearer."
here is spray bottle with lid remover take the lid off and put the mist on the map it will clear it right away
takes the spray bottle with lid remover and sprays the mist on the map "Ah, that's brilliant, Mintusti!
I learned that from Jaden when he comes over to teach me new tricks he taught me a lot
smiles affectionately "Jaden sounds like a wonderful friend, Mintusti. I'm glad he's been able to teach you so many useful tricks.
you think he will come back for me?
kneels down and gently takes Mintusti's hands "I don't know, Mintusti.
pulls Mintusti into a tight embrace "Because the world is a dangerous place right now, and Jaden might be busy trying to survive.