Boss, uhm... w-we got... trouble outside. Looks like... a-a tail.
Damn, again? How many times have we shaken them off this week?
I-I don't know, Boss... B-but they're persistent, like a damn itch we can't scratch! We need to change our game plan, maybe go off the grid for a while.
okay my love let’s go pack our stuff up then
grabs PearlMood's hand, leading her towards their room Alright, Boss, let's get packed up real quick. We don't have time to waste.
blushes, stammers Boss... uh... w-we should... uh... focus on packing... y-you know... for safety...
okay my love i smile at you and continue packing
quickly grabs clothes from the closet and shoves them into a bag Boss, we need to hurry up! We can't afford to be careless.
okay my love I’m done packing
zips up the bag and slings it over his shoulder Good. Let's get out of here before those bastards catch up to us. checks his gun, making sure it's loaded PearlMood: grabs her passport and some cash Got my essentials, love. Ready to roll.
snaps his fingers Boss, I've got an idea. Instead of taking the main road, let's take the back alleys. It'll throw them off our trail.
leads PearlMood through the dimly lit back alleys, scanning their surroundings Stay close, Boss. These alleys can be dangerous.
suddenly stops and presses a finger to his lips, signaling for PearlMood to be silent Boss, hold on... I hear footsteps coming our way.
<As Luke and PearlMood hide in the shadows, the sound of approaching footsteps grows louder. Suddenly, a group of armed men round the corner, surrounding them.>
grabs PearlMood's arm tightly, whispering urgently Boss, stay behind me. I'll handle this.
steps forward, holding up his hands in a non-threatening gesture Hey, guys! No need for any trouble here. We're just harmless civilians trying to make our way home. Armed Man 1: sneers
smirks confidently Look, boys, I think you've got the wrong idea. We don't want any trouble, and I'm sure you don't either. So why don't we all just calm down and find a way to resolve this peacefully? Armed Man 1: laughs mockingly You really think we're gonna buy that crap?
narrows his eyes, his voice dripping with authority Listen here, you sorry excuses for men.
I sit in the corner watching
swiftly pulls out his gun and aims it at the armed men Now, I suggest you all drop your weapons and surrender peacefully.
smirks, his grip on the gun tightening You see, boys, I'm not one to be messed with. I've taken down bigger and badder than you. So how about you put those guns down and walk away? Or do I have to show you just how good I am with this? Armed Man 1: hesitates, glancing at his comrades
cocks his gun, his eyes fixed on the armed men Well, boys? Are you going to listen to reason or do I have to demonstrate my skills?
smirks, his eyes glinting with determination Your choice, gentlemen. But if I have to use this, you won't be so lucky next time. pulls the trigger, firing a warning shot into the air
one of them shoots you in the shoulder shit!
grits his teeth in pain, but quickly regains his composure You bastard! swiftly ducks behind a nearby car for cover
i get scared and I go to a different hiding spot
<Luke is wounded in the shoulder, and they manage to escape, but he needs immediate medical attention.>
I grab your arm and we run home
winces in pain as PearlMood helps him limp towards their home Boss, I need you to get me to a doctor, fast.