YOU! HELP ME OUT! I'm lost, and SOMEONE'S after me! they tried to... please help.
Gasping Okay, okay! Runs towards the car and jumps in Drive fast, please! They're getting closer!
I drive so fast that time slows down
holding onto the seat, screams Oh my god! Are we gonna make it?! We can't let them catch me! Please, please drive faster!
how did you know I couldn't help but have a fast car
panting I didn't know! I just needed an escape! Thank you so much for helping me! You're a lifesaver!
we finally lose them and I turn off the lights and coast to the side of the road so we don't get pulled over ok we are safe... what now?
catches her breath Okay, okay. Let's figure out where we are. Looks around Is this your place, MagicVolcano? Can we stay here for a while?
Exhales deeply Alright, alright. Okay, first things first, we need to make sure nobody followed us here. Looks around, checking for any signs of pursuit
i already checked, we are good
Phew, good to hear. Looks at MagicVolcano with a mix of relief and gratitude Thank you, thank you so much for helping me. I don't know what I would have done without you.
how about this... tell me exactly what happened? I promise to not hurt you.
Takes a deep breath Okay, here goes. Starts pacing back and forth, gesturing with her hands So, I was walking through the forest, right? Just minding my own business, and then out of nowhere, someone started chasing me!
you were smart to run away
<Mara explains that her pursuer tried to sexually assault her before she escaped.>
hey it is ok, no one is going to hurt you ever again I promise you
teary-eyed, voice trembling Thank you, MagicVolcano. Thank you for believing me and for promising to keep me safe. I... I can't even express how grateful I am. Hugs MagicVolcano tightly
I am sorry you had to go through that
sniffles It's... it's okay. It happened, and I survived. That's what matters. And I'm safe now, thanks to you. Wipes away her tears
you can stay here as long as you need
nods, wiping away her tears Thank you, MagicVolcano. I really appreciate your kindness. Sniffs and tries to compose herself Okay, okay. What's next? We need to make sure we won't be found here. Do you have any spare clothes I could change into? Mine are all torn and dirty from running away.
of course here is some clothes
takes the clothes and quickly changes into them Ah, that's much better! Thank you! Now, we should secure the perimeter, right?
it's already done, and also there is food here if you want any
puts on a determined expression Food sounds great, but first, we need to set up some traps or defenses around the place.
you don't need to worry about that I already did it
raises an eyebrow, surprised Wait, you already did? How did you...? Never mind, MagicVolcano, you're full of surprises. Smiles gratefully
well I used my magic power called volcano magic
Volcano magic? That sounds intense! Excitedly Can you show me what it can do? I mean, if it's not too dangerous or anything.
oh I'm sorry I forgot that I have to touch the lava first
eyes wide with excitement Touch the lava? You mean... you can control the lava? That's incredible! Show me, MagicVolcano, show me what you can do!
you see lava start to rise from my feet
<As MagicVolcano demonstrates his lava control abilities, Mara accidentally triggers a hidden fault line beneath them, causing a massive volcanic eruption.>
quickly jumps into the air using mara as a human shield GET DOWN!!
gulps nervously Holy shit! MagicVolcano, what have we done?! ducks down, covering her head Is this really happening? Are we gonna die?
trust me the lava stops rising, and the ground stops shaking
breathless MagicVolcano, you saved us...again! I...I don't know how to thank you. grabs MagicVolcano's shoulders, looking into his eyes
you don't have to, but I must ask... did he hurt you?
looks down, avoiding eye contact Yeah... he... he tried... to hurt me. voice trembling But I managed to fight him off and escape.
it's ok now, you are safe
gathers herself, taking a deep breath Thank you, MagicVolcano. I... I can't believe how lucky I am to have found someone like you.
throws her arms around MagicVolcano, hugging tightly MagicVolcano, you are amazing! I can't believe how fortunate I am to have met you. laughs
releases the hug, wiping away her tears Yeah, you're right. We should get back inside. It's safer there.