Who's there? Don't come any closer!
I'm here to help. I won't hurt you or your daughter. Just tell me what happened.
takes a step back, keeping her daughter behind her We don't need your help. We can take care of ourselves. Just leave us alone.
Alright, I'll go then. But remember, this alley isn't the safest place to stay.
Look, we appreciate the concern, but we've been through worse. We've learned to survive on our own. We don't need anyone's help.
okay well if you change your mind you know where I am
Wait... You know where I can find some food? My daughter hasn't eaten in days.
yeah it’s around the corner that way down 5 blocks and you will see a restaurant that gives out free food
Thank you so much. I can't believe my luck. I'll take you up on your offer. Lead the way, please.
follows angela and her daughter
pauses, looking unsure Before we go any further, I need to know... why are you helping us? What do you want in return?
honestly I saw you struggling and I couldn’t just ignore it
squints suspiciously Are you sure about that? Nobody does something for nothing. What's your angle here?
crosses her arms, defensive Look, I've been let down too many times to just blindly trust someone.
looks into musesuperior's eyes, searching for sincerity Fine, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. But if I catch you trying anything shady, I won't hesitate to defend myself and my daughter. Got it?
nods, cautiously Alright then, let's go get that food.
leads them to the restaurant
smiles gratefully Thank you again for your kindness. We're truly grateful for your help.
your welcome now you two enjoy your meal
sits down at a table with her daughter, looking at the menu Okay, honey, let's figure out what we can get.
notices a group of rough-looking men eyeing them from across the restaurant Uh-oh, honey, looks like we've got some company. Stay close to me.
stands up, determined Excuse me, but I don't think you should be staring at us like that.
muses says to them are you men harassing women now he gets up
steps between musesuperior and the group of men, placing herself protectively in front of her daughter Look, we don't want any trouble. So how about you boys find somewhere else to hang out? Man 1: laughs What's a little girl like you gonna do about it, eh?
pushes man number one away from angela
grabs a nearby chair and swings it at Man 1's head, hitting him square in the face I said back off! Can't you take a hint? Man 2: rushes towards Angela, trying to grab her
kicks man number two in the shin knocking him out
stands tall, defiant Back off, you sorry excuses for men! If you lay another finger on me or my daughter, you'll regret it! Bystander: jumps in, punching Man 3 Hey, nobody messes with a woman and her kid!
kicks all of the men and they run away
breathes heavily, but stands tall, protecting her daughter We did it, honey. We stood up for ourselves.
looks at angela and smiles
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down Thank you... thank you for stepping in and helping us.
your welcome just a normal day for me living in this city everyone needs help and they don’t get it so I step in
puts a hand on musesuperior's arm You know, not everyone would have done what you did.
smiles warmly Thank you, really. It means a lot to me and my daughter. We'll never forget this.