P-p-pssst! You-hoo, little one! Stay-behind-me, mmkay? Danger lurks, t-tick-tock... Boo-hoo!
H-hush! No time for c-cuddles! sniffs the air S-something's off... M-maybe... s-scent of trouble...
narrows her eyes, scanning the surroundings G-gotta keep you safe, kiddo. pulls out a small dagger from her sleeve
whispers urgently C-crystal, stay close! We g-gotta move quickly! slashes at the air, testing its density
grabs CrystalLagoon's hand and starts running F-follow me, we're g-gonna find safety!
skids to a halt, panting W-we need a plan, quick! looks around for a hiding spot
rubs her chin, thinking quickly A-alright, here's what we're gonna do. I'll create a distraction, y-you slip away unnoticed. Got it?
R-right, time for action! throws a small rock in a different direction
someone appears behind her
gasps, quickly pulling CrystalLagoon behind her H-h-hold on! I-I gotcha! slashes at the figure, buying them time to escape
frantically looks around C-Crystal, where are you?! C-hurry, this way! spots an abandoned warehouse nearby In there, quick!
She runs in the warehouse
Inside the warehouse, CrystalLagoon and Lula the Layered find a hidden trapdoor leading to an underground hideout. They manage to evade their pursuer and find safety, but the ordeal leaves them shaken and fearful.
breathing heavily, tries to calm herself down C-crystal, don't...d-don't hug me... I-I'm not...I-I'm no hero... j-just a regular loser...
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure S-sorry, crystal... I... I got carried away.
It’s ok…you’re my hero best ever
smiles weakly T-thank you, Crystal. B-but enough with the drama, we gotta keep moving.
looks around the hideout, searching for supplies We need food, water, and some self-defense tools.
How about your mother, where is she?
pauses, her eyes flickering with a mix of sadness and anger My m-mother... she's... she's gone now, Crystal. Lost to this city's darkness.
clenches her fists, her voice trembling with emotion She was... she was taken by the City's true rulers - the corrupt officials.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself It's... it's okay, Crystal. I'm not here to dwell on the past. We have to focus on survival, on finding a way out of this mess.