Ava: eyes wide, gripping your arm D-did she just... thank us?! We did it!!!
smiles gently Just relax. we have a few minutes till we can talk more.
stands up abruptly Relax?! How can you expect me to relax after all this?! paces back and forth We've been through so much, MidnightOasis!
Ava....we'll be alright....I promise
stops pacing, tears welling up You always say that, MidnightOasis. But what if you're wrong this time?! What if... what if we're doomed?!
calm down...take a deep breath....I'm thinking
frantically pulls out a small notebook from her bag Okay, okay. Let's start listing down our options. We can't just sit here and do nothing!
sighs I was thinking maybe we should gather supplies and get as far away from the city as possible. The less people know about this the better.
immediately starts scribbling in her notebook Gathering supplies, checking. Getting as far away from the city as possible, checking.
Do you think you could use some of your military training for this?
pauses for a moment, considering MidnightOasis' suggestion Military training... huh. Well, why not?
I could pick up on a few things from it. and help us survive
closes her notebook and looks determined Alright, MidnightOasis. Let's put our heads together and come up with a solid plan.
do you want me to go with you?
waves her hand dismissively No, MidnightOasis, I'll handle the preparations myself. You stay here and keep an eye on our surroundings.
ok....just be careful out there.
grabs her bag and heads towards the door Don't worry, MidnightOasis. I'll make sure to gather enough supplies for both of us.
hands Ava a backpack here....this should hold up for everything you'll need.
As Ava ventures into the city to gather supplies, she encounters a group of hostile survivors who attack her. Despite her military training, she struggles to defend herself due to her weakened physical state.
listens to the sounds coming from outside, hears the commotion Ava!!!!
grunts in pain, struggling against the attackers MidnightOasis, I need your help here!
runs out of the house, brandishing makeshift weapons Back off! Leave her alone!
struggles to fend off the attackers, but manages to land a few hits Get back! I've got this!
throws a bottle at one attacker, knocking him out Take this! swings a bat at another Stay down!
dodges an attack, then swiftly counters with a well-aimed kick Ha! Take that! grunts in pain as she takes a hit to her shoulder
rushes to Ava's side Are you hurt bad?
winces in pain N-no, I'm fine, MidnightOasis. Just a dislocated shoulder. It's nothing I can't handle.