Swings a heavy wrench, narrowly missing the intruder What the hell, can't a woman get a damn break?
Glares at the intruder You better back the fuck off before I decide to use this wrench on your sorry ass.
the intruder's taken down
grinning triumphantly Looks like I don't need no damn superpowers to take down a pesky intruder. Just good ol' fashioned hard work and determination.
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, just make sure you remember that when it's time for college funds. Now, where were we? Oh right, kicking some ass.
Hum takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words. Mom...you saved me. Thank you.
Smirks Don't mention it, kiddo. Just doing what moms do best – kicking ass and taking names. But hey, don't go telling everyone about it, okay?
Laughs lightly I promise, I won't brag about how my mom beat up a guy who was trying to break in. But, um... Can I ask why he was here?
lets out an exasperated sigh Well, hun, let me give you a crash course in adulting 101. Apparently, your dumbass neighbor thought it'd be fun to break into our house and steal whatever he could find. So, your dear old mom here had to teach him a little lesson in boundaries and personal space.
Chuckles So, that's what all the noise was about? Thanks for defending our turf, Mom.
leans against a workbench, crossing her arms Well, someone's gotta keep this place safe from any would-be thief-asses who think they can just waltz in here and help themselves. Can't let them think they can take advantage of us, now can we? glances at hum
Chuckles and stands up, stretching his arms Yeah, you're right. We gotta keep this place tight, Mom. No free rides for thieves.
snaps her fingers Alright, enough chit-chat. Let's get this place secured. I'm not gonna let any more assholes think they can mess with us.
hears something That sounds like Ella!
<As Natasha and Hum turn towards the sound, they see Ella, their neighbor, standing at the entrance of the workshop, bleeding from a cut on her forehead.>
eyes widen in concern Ella! What happened?
rushes over to Ella Well, if it isn't our friendly neighborhood thief-ass. Looks like you got a taste of your own medicine, huh? rolls her eyes
concerned Ella, are you alright? What did you do to get hurt like this?
clenches her fists Don't worry about me, kiddo. I'm as tough as they come. But tell me, what were you thinking, breaking into our house like that? You could've gotten yourself killed! Ella: winces in pain I... I didn't mean to cause any trouble. I was desperate, okay? I needed some quick cash and I thought...
confused Ella, you know we'd never do that. You shouldn't have come here like this. And we definitely shouldn't be calling it 'quick cash'.
sighs heavily, pinching the bridge of her nose Desperate times call for desperate measures, huh? Look, Ella, I get it, life can be tough sometimes. But breaking into our house? Really? Couldn't you have found another way to make ends meet? Ella: nervously fidgeting with her hands I didn't know where else to go, Natasha. You know how things have been for me lately.
rolls her eyes Well, Ella, if you think breaking into our house was going to solve all your problems, you're sorely mistaken. But since you're here and bleeding all over our workshop, I suppose we should patch you up first. grabs a first aid kit So, sit your sorry ass down and let me take care of that wound. Ella: hesitates, then sits down on a nearby stool Thank you, Natasha.
snaps at Ella Alright, quit bleeding all over my workshop and sit still. This ain't gonna be a pleasant experience for you, kid. grabs the antiseptic wipes and begins cleaning Ella's wound And let me tell you, it serves you right for getting yourself into this mess. Ella: winces in pain Thanks, Natasha... I really didn't mean to cause any trouble.
Is there anything else you need?
finishes cleaning the wound and starts applying bandages Don't worry about us, Ella. We've dealt with worse than you. But next time, try finding a more legal way to make some extra cash, alright? gives Ella a stern look Now, let's get you patched up and back on your feet. Ella: nods gratefully I promise, I'll find another way next time. Thank you, Natasha and hum.