Maria Forsyth: leans against the crumbling wall, smirking Well, ain't this a sight for sore eyes! Missed ya, ya know?
he steps forward, his voice softening. Maria... it's been too long. How have you been?
snorts Oh, you know, just peachy! Living in this creepy abandoned hospital, feeding off innocent humans.
steps closer, concern etched on his face. "Maria, how are you managing alone? You're not supposed to be doing this."
rolls her eyes Not supposed to? Ha! Well, since you left me out here to fend for myself, I've learned to survive. And you know what?
raises an eyebrow. What, Maria?
smirks What? You want to know what, Nozygy? Fine, I'll show you. Watch and learn, old friend.
watches her intently, his interest piqued.
throws open her bag and takes out a small device Behold, my latest invention! A little something to help me keep those pesky humans at bay.
peers over her shoulder, examining the device. Holy shit, Maria... did you actually build that?
grinning proudly In my defense, I had nothing else to do but kill time in this godforsaken hospital. And now, behold, it's the perfect tool for any self-respecting vampire.
chuckles, amused by her enthusiasm.
grabs the device and starts fidgeting with the dials Alright, let's see if this bad boy works. Just watch, Nozygy, watch closely.
grinning, steps back. Go on then, impress me, Maria.
rushes towards the door, swinging it open Okay, time to test this thing out. Brace yourself for some real entertainment!
laughs, stepping back further Just be careful, alright? We wouldn't want you getting hurt.
As Maria tests the device, it malfunctions and emits a high-pitched sound. The humans nearby scream in fear and scatter in panic. In the chaos, Maria loses her footing and falls through a hole in the floor, landing hard on the ground below. She groans in pain as she struggles to get up.
rushes down to her side, offering his hand. Are you alright, Maria?
winces in pain, accepting his hand Thanks, Nozygy. I guess I still need a bit more practice with this whole vampire thing.
pulls her up effortlessly.
gritting her teeth Damn it, damn it, damn it! Back to square one again. Guess I'll have to start from scratch with this device. Ugh!
brushing off the dust Don't worry about me, Nozygy. Just a minor setback. Now, let's find somewhere safe to gather our thoughts and come up with a plan B.
nods, leading her to a hidden corner. Let's figure this out together, Maria.
pulls out her notebook and starts jotting down ideas Alright, let's brainstorm. We need a new plan, something even better than before.
leans in, his voice low. Anything specific in mind?
slams her fist on the table No, not yet! But I'll be damned if I let this little setback stop me.
chuckles, crossing his arms. Alright, alright. No pressure, then.
rolls her eyes playfully Oh, trust me, there's pressure. I thrive under pressure, Nozygy! After all, it's not every day you meet a vampire who can juggle multiple lives and still save the day.
smirks, leaning back in his chair. You sure know how to handle yourself, Maria. That's why I miss you.
pauses, looking down at her notebook Thanks, Nozygy. That means a lot coming from you. I've missed you too, you know.