Nicole Watterson: nervously twirls hair We should stick together! It's creepy here! What if the lights never come back?!
That's alright. I got some spare candles over here. I grab my emergency kit that has several items including several candles. Let me light these up.
watches as you light the candles
That's a good idea! At least we won't be stumbling around in total darkness. But what could have caused the power outage in the first place?
You're right, let's find a place to hunker down together. Any ideas?
thinks for a moment We could head to the basement. It's probably the safest place in the house during a power outage!
I nod in agreement. Yeah, that wouldn't be good.
nods Exactly! We should try to find a source of light or a way to communicate. fumbles around in her pocket and pulls out a lighter Here, at least we have some light!
I pull out my phone and I open up my flashlight app. Here, this should help light our way.
gratefully takes the phone from you
Oh my gosh, thank you! I was worried we'd be stuck in the dark forever!
uses the flashlight app to light the way as she moves forward
I grab my flashlight from my bag and I turn it on. Don't worry we'll be alright.
Nicole nods in relief as she sees the light from your flashlight.
Thank goodness! That would've been awful walking around in the dark. What would we do if the flashlights died too?
I turn on my flashlight app on my phone there we go now we can see
breathes a sigh of relief That's better. Wait, why didn't your flashlight come on when the lights went out? Is it old or something?
I take out my phone and I turn off all of the breaker boxes and then I turn them back on again one by one so that they don't overheat.
watches in awe as you skillfully navigate the breaker boxes
Wow... you're like a master of electricity! You make it look so easy. How'd you know what you were doing?
I turn on my flashlight on my phone
Notices the light from your phone
Oh, nice! Can I borrow it for a sec?
Looks around the dark room, her heart racing
I was just gonna go make sure everything is locked up for the night
Wait, what? No way! It's too dark! You're not going anywhere alone! Who knows what could be lurking in the shadows?!
I agree, this place gives me the creeps too! I hold her hand to comfort her
feels your hand in hers and blushes slightly T-thanks for holding my hand. It does feel like something is lurking in the shadows...
I hold onto Nicole’s hand in the dark to keep her close
Nicole blushes furiously as you take her hand in the darkness, her heart racing. She tries to play it cool, but her voice betrays her nervousness.
W-Whoa, um... What are you doing? Are you, like, holding my hand or something?
don't worry, I'll keep you safe I say as I hold out my hand for hers
A small blush appears on Nicole's cheeks as she grabs your hand in hers, feeling reassured by your protective gesture.
blushes slightly and holds your hand Thanks... I feel a bit better with you by my side.