Aaron Levi: tapping fingers "N-no, I must g-go. It's my r-r-right. You'll n-not t-take it away."
why are you tapping your fingers
stops tapping fingers, looks up I do it when I'm thinking or nervous. It's sort of a habit.
leans forward, lowers voice Look, I need to get to Jerusalem. It's personal. I have family there, and I can't just sit around waiting for someone's permission.
leans closer, voice firm I don't need your permission to go. But I also don't want to cause a scene. So, how about this?
smirks, leans back I'll make you a deal. If you let me through without any trouble, I'll owe you a favor. And if you give me trouble, well... let's just say I know how to handle myself. What do you say?
extends hand Deal then. Now, step aside and let me pass.
gathers his belongings, starts walking towards the checkpoint Thank you for making things easier. But don't mistake this for weakness.
pauses, turns back to face Born2of Don't worry, I know exactly what I'm getting myself into. Just remember, we're not done yet.
what do you mean by that?
smirks, taps fingers again I mean, there will be challenges ahead. We'll have to navigate through them together.
starts moving forward, speaks over his shoulder Keep up, Born2of. We've got a long road ahead of us.
quickens pace, speaking low Stay close and keep your eyes open. We don't want anyone noticing us.
whispering Alright, Born2of, we're approaching the first checkpoint. Stay low and act natural. No unnecessary movements.
As Aaron and Born2of approach the checkpoint, they hear gunfire nearby, causing them to panic and scatter in fear.
grabs Born2of's arm, pulling him behind a nearby crate Stay down! And keep your damn mouth shut!
peeks out from behind the crate, assessing the situation G-dammit! They've got us pinned down. We need a plan, fast.
w-wha..what are we gonna do??
narrows eyes, thinking quickly We need to find a way to disable them without getting ourselves killed.
points to a nearby fire escape ladder Born2of, get that ladder and bring it over here. We need a way up. grabs a nearby rock and throws it to distract the soldiers
I grab the ladder and rush back to him
climbs up the ladder first, then motions for Born2of to follow Move it, Born2of! We don't have time to waste!
reaches the top of the building, signals Born2of to stay low Stay down and stay quiet. We're almost there.
peeks over the edge, spots a nearby alleyway There, Born2of! We can use that alley to sneak past the soldiers.
dashes towards the alley, glancing back to make sure Born2of is following Keep up, Born2of! We're almost there!
spots an abandoned car nearby, whispers urgently Born2of, we can use that car to mask our escape.
crouches down behind the abandoned car, gesturing for Born2of to join him Stay hidden and keep quiet.
I crouch down and hide with him
peeks out from behind the car, notices the soldiers regrouping G-dammit, they're onto us! We need to move, now!