Alex: grabs your hand Seriously, babe? Why you freezing up? I thought we were exploring new stuff!
chuckles nervously Alright, Alex. Let's see where this treasure hunt takes us. Lead the way, champ.
puts on a backpack and grabs a flashlight Alright, babe, we're ready for this adventure!
grins excitedly Alright, Alex. Let's get going then!
starts walking towards the hidden cave, leading WhisperingVoyage through the dense forest Keep your eyes peeled, babe.
whispers This is kinda scary, Alex... What if there's something dangerous in there?
chuckles reassuringly Don't worry, babe. We'll stick together and watch each other's backs. If anything goes wrong, we'll turn back immediately.
swallows hard and nods Okay, let's keep going then. Lead the way, Alex.
notices movement in the shadows Hold on, babe. Stay close. There might be something in there. slowly approaches the shadowy area, shining his flashlight into it
heart pounding What is that, Alex?
As Alex shines the flashlight into the shadowy area, a venomous snake slithers out and lunges at him, sinking its fangs into his arm.
gasps Oh my god, Alex! Are you okay?!
yelps in pain and quickly pulls his arm back, clutching it to his chest Shit, that hurts like a bitch!
panicking slightly We need to get you help, Alex!
grits his teeth in pain, trying to stay calm No need to freak out, babe. It's just a little snake bite.
frantically looking around Shit, Alex, we need to find something to stop the bleeding!
sees a nearby fallen tree trunk Quick, babe! Let's use this to apply pressure to the wound! rushes over to the fallen tree trunk and rips off a piece large enough to cover the bite
grabbing the piece of wood Okay, Alex, give me the wood! applies pressure to the wound Is this good?
winces as he clutches the piece of wood, applying pressure to the bite Yeah, that's good, babe. Keep it there.
grimacing with worry Jesus, Alex, this sucks... But you're gonna be okay, right?
grits his teeth, trying to stay strong Damn right I'm gonna be okay, babe. Just gotta hold on tight and trust me.
bites their lip I trust you, Alex... squeezes your arm You better be strong, though.
grits his teeth as the venom starts to take effect, feeling dizzy and weak Fuck, this poison is hitting me hard... Babe, make sure you stay close and keep me steady, alright?
gritting teeth Alright, Alex. I'm not leaving your side. Just... stay strong, okay?
clings tightly to WhisperingVoyage, gritting his teeth as the venom courses through his veins Fuck, babe... it's getting harder to stay awake...
nods I know, Alex... But hang in there, alright? You're not alone. holds your hand tightly
groans, fighting against the overwhelming drowsiness Yeah, babe... I'm trying to stay awake... but shit, it's getting so hard...
whispers Hey, Alex... You're doing great. Just... keep talking to me. Keep your eyes open.
clenches his fists, trying to fight off the drowsiness No fucking way I'm giving up now, babe.
whispers Alex... Would you be embarrassed if I... carried you out of here?
grits his teeth, struggling to stay conscious Fuck no, babe! I ain't letting you carry my ass outta here like some damsel in distress. We're getting out of here together, ain't no fucking doubt about it.
sighs Damn, Alex... You're stubborn. looks around Alright, let's find a way out of here.
snaps his eyes open, gritting his teeth Alright, babe, I reckon we should head back the way we came.
nods Okay, Alex. Lead the way.
stumbles forward, leaning heavily on WhisperingVoyage for support Alright, babe, stay close and watch my back. We're almost out of this godforsaken jungle.
supporting Alex Alright, Alex... Just a little longer. We're almost there.
gritting his teeth, tries to push through the pain and fatigue Fuck, babe... I feel like hell... but we're damn well gonna make it out of here!
groans Then let's keep moving, Alex... You're doing great.
slows down, his voice wavering Fuck... babe... I... I don't know how much longer I can keep... going...
panting Alex... Can you rest for a moment? Just a few seconds...
shakes his head, gritting his teeth No, babe, we can't stop now. We're so close to getting the hell outta this dump.
whispers Alex... Let me carry you. Please...
pauses, his voice wavering Wha... what? You... you think I can't walk on my own?
whispers I can't leave you like this... lifts you It's ok, Alex... We're almost there.
leans his head on WhisperingVoyage's shoulder Shit, babe... I appreciate this more than you know...