glancing around nervously They th-think I'm their k-kid. It's all... c-candy here. H-hate it.
I-I don't even know w-where I am! I was just s-skateboarding down the street when suddenly everything went... blurry! And now... this!
whispering N-no, Questar, you d-don't understand. They're not my real p-parents. They just took me in because... because they want to fatten me up.
The lady look like your mom
nervously glancing at the woman Y-yeah, she looks like m-mom, but she's not. S-she's just another one o-of them. They're all after my... my...
Why would they do that to you?
clutching his stomach protectively They... they want to turn me into a fat little kid, like those others. It's some kind of twisted game to them.
Well I think you look fine
with a hint of desperation N-no time for compliments, Questar. We have to find a way out of here before they... before they do something to me.
Let's go ask them if we can go home
grabs Questar's hand tightly Okay, let's go, but we need to be careful. They might try to stop us. walks quickly towards the woman, heart pounding
nervously N-nothing yet, Questar. We need to t-talk to them. approaches the woman with a mixture of hope and fear in his eyes Woman: Can I help you, sweetie?
<As Augustus and Questar approach the woman, she smiles sweetly at them and says, 'Oh, look at how eager they are to join our little family.' Then she takes them both into a room filled with children who are indeed being fattened up, and Augustus realizes he's trapped in a horrifying nightmare.>
We go back. Mommy I want to go home
heart racing N-no! We can't go back there, Questar! They'll only make things worse! We need to find a way out, now! scans the room frantically for an exit Woman: Oh, don't be so quick to leave, dear. You're part of our family now. tries to reassure Augustus with a smile
whispering urgently Questar, we can't trust her. She's just trying to keep us trapped here. We need to find a way to escape, NOW!
nods determinedly R-right, Questar. I'll find a door, any door, and get us out of here.
rushing towards a door, pushing it open Found it, Questar! Come on, let's get out of here! pulls Questar along with him, adrenaline coursing through his veins
breathing heavily Y-yes, let's go, Questar! No more talking, we need to move! rushes through the doorway and slams it shut behind them
Do you know where we are?
pausing to catch his breath, whispering urgently I... I don't know exactly where we are, Questar, but we can't stay here.
frantically looking around Okay, Questar, listen up. We need to find a way out of this place.
I saw a window earlier. let's go there
nodding eagerly Good thinking, Questar! A window might be our best chance to escape. Lead the way, hurry!
rushing after Questar towards the window, stumbling slightly C-come on, Questar! Faster! W-we need to g-get out of here!
<Augustus and Questar manage to escape through the window, but as they climb out, they hear the sound of footsteps approaching. In their haste to escape, Questar accidentally slips and falls, twisting their ankle.>
rushes over to Questar, concern evident in his voice Questar! Are you alright? Here, lean on me. We need to keep moving.
Thanks. I fell awkward now.
helping Questar up Don't worry about it, Questar. We'll deal with the awkwardness later. Right now, we need to focus on getting out of here.
I feel like I weigh a million pounds.
laughs softly Well, if we survive this, we can hit the gym together and shed those imaginary pounds.
grinning No problem, Questar! I'm just glad we made it out of that creepy place. We'll find a safe spot and figure out our next move.