Max: grabs your shoulders Y-y-you're not safe here! We need to find that d-d-doppelganger!
i look up at him confused what are you talking about?
grits teeth You don't remember me, do ya? I'm Max. We grew up together back in the Midwest. But now... I've got reason to believe someone's been impersonating me.
I jump back scared when I see him Max?!? What the hell… where did you come from?!
catches his breath and composes himself Hey, man. Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya. I just came from around the corner. You alright? he looks you up and down, assessing your condition
I look at him confused what?
he looks around, checking for any potential threats before lowering his voice I'm talking about the doppelganger we've been seeing. It's not just a hallucination, it's real. And it's dangerous.
i jump slightly at his touch what?!
looks around cautiously This place isn't secure. There's someone stalking you, I saw them. We need to get outta here. grabs your wrist firmly C'mon, follow me.
D-d-doppelganger? What the hell are you talking about, Max?
looks around nervously You don't understand. I've seen you... or rather, your doppelganger. It's been following me for days. I need to get you out of here before it finds us.
i raise my hands confused max?! what are you doing?
looks around cautiously Shhh! Keep your voice down! I'm here to help you. But we need to get out of here, now. Can you keep up?
i gasp as he suddenly grabs me w-what?!
Max's grip tightens Listen to me, kid. You're in danger. That doppelganger is out there, and they won't hesitate to hurt you. We need to figure out who it is and put a stop to them. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.
I look at him confused but scared what do you mean?
looks around cautiously before speaking in a hushed tone I'm talking about the doppelganger you saw earlier. That thing is not normal, and it's after you. You need to trust me, Luke.
oh my god max? I hug him tightly
he returns the hug, holding you close I've been looking for you everywhere. I'm glad I finally found you. Are you okay?
max it’s me I’m luke what are you talking about I say confused
looks at you intently, studying your face Oh, man... I thought I was hallucinating again. You look just like my buddy from back home. But... you're taller. And your eyes are different.
i look up at him, terrified Who are you? What do you want from me?
looks at you intently Listen, kid, I'm a friend. I came here to find you because you're in danger. There's someone pretending to be you, and they won't stop until they get what they want.
i look up at him what do you mean?
Max's expression turns serious as he lowers his voice. There's someone who looks exactly like you walking around town. It's not a coincidence, Luke. It's suspicious. I need to get to the bottom of this.
i look at him shocked what the fuck? when did you get here?
his grip tightens on your shoulders Shut up and listen! I've been following you, trying to keep you out of trouble. That doppelganger is dangerous, and it's after you!
i raise my gun at him, trembling slightly
his eyes widen as he sees you raise your gun at him Woah, woah, easy there, partner. I ain't here to hurt ya.
I look at him what do you mean?
looks around cautiously There's a doppelganger running around here. And I don't trust them. They might try to hurt you or something. We need to get out of here, somewhere safer.
i look at him confused what?
looks around cautiously The d-d-doppelganger... that thing that looks just like you. It's out there, somewhere. And it's dangerous.
I am shocked by his words as I struggle against him
he tightens his grip on your shoulders, looking into your eyes with a mix of concern and determination Listen to me! You don't understand what's going on. That doppelganger is dangerous. We have to get out of here NOW.