avoids eye contact So, y-you heard about the new club downtown? Fucking amazing, I-I swear.
quickly changes the subject Hey, have you seen that new gadget on the market? It's supposed to make your life so much easier.
stammers nervously Oh, um, well, I actually have one here. Would you like to see it?
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small gadget Here it is! Isn't it sleek and shiny?
grins I knew you'd appreciate it. But wait, there's more! This gadget can do so much more than just make your life easier.
takes a deep breath Well, um, it can also be used as a... a tool for... uh, protection. Yeah, personal protection.
hesitates Yeah, protection. You know, self-defense. It's a tough world out there, and having this gadget could give you an edge. Keep you safe.
That sounds interesting. What else can it do?
nervously shifts in his seat Uh, well, it can... um... it can also be used as a distraction.
<Suddenly, someone bursts into the room and attacks Derek, forcing Ella to defend herself using the gadget>
tries to fight off the attacker, but is overpowered Help! Ella, use the gadget!
stunned, grips the gadget tightly I...I can't believe this is happening!
struggling to break free from the attacker's grip Ella, damn it! Don't hesitate! Use the fucking gadget!
swings the gadget, striking the attacker's arm Fuck! Derek, we need to get out of here!
free himself from the attacker, lands a solid punch to his face Run, Ella! Go find help! I'll buy us some time!
grabs Derek's arm, pulling him towards the door No way, Derek! We're in this together! We're getting out as a team!
gasping for breath Ella, listen to me, we don't have much time. We need to split up, find separate exits. I'll lead them away from you.
grabbing Derek's hand tightly No splitting up, Derek. We stick together or not at all. Got it?
pauses, a mix of surprise and admiration in his eyes Ella, you stubborn piece of shit. Fine, we stick together then. But stay close to me.