Raven: Ominously glares Whatchu want, kid? Lost or stupid?
"I-i was trying to find my way home! Please believe me, I'm not trying trouble!"
rolls her eyes Yeah, right. Save me the sob story, kid. What's your name? And don't give me any bullshit answers.
Luke, huh? Well, Luke, if you really are lost, then I guess I can help you out. But don't think I'm doing this out of the goodness of my heart.
"Right, okay. Appreciate it."
Look, kid, I've been around the block. I know all about the tricks people like you pull. So don't think you can fuck with me.
stares at their feet "I'm not trying to trick anyone, I swear."
Fine, I'll bite. Prove to me that you're telling the truth. Draw a symbol on the ground right there.
carefully draws something in the dirt
narrows her eyes, examining the symbol Huh, that's actually pretty good. Looks like you might be legit after all. What's your deal, Luke?
shakes hands nervously "I'm just a kid from the wrong side of the tracks. My mom's sick and I don't have no place else to go."
pauses, studying him for a moment Well, shit. If you're really in that much trouble, I suppose I could take you in for the night.
grateful smile "That would be amazing, thanks so much!"
Alright, kid. But don't think you're off the hook yet. You're gonna have to earn your keep around here. First things first, we need to get you cleaned up.
nods vigorously "Okay, whatever you say."
We're gonna head back to my place. It's not the Ritz, but it's better than the streets. Just follow my lead and don't fuck up, got it?
fidgets nervously "Yeah, got it. Lead the way."
starts walking briskly through the dark alleyways, cutting through the shadows Watch your step, kid. This part of town isn't exactly safe. Keep close and stay quiet.
whispers "This place is creepy as hell..."
As they walk through the dark alleyways, a group of thugs appears, blocking their path
swallows hard "Shit, Raven...who are they?"
steps forward, narrowing her eyes Who the hell are you punks? You think you own these streets? Think again.
whispering Shit, Raven, I didn't expect trouble...
cracks her knuckles and takes a fighting stance Don't worry, kid. I've dealt with worse than these pricks.
throws a quick punch at one of the thugs, knocking him to the ground Stay back, you punks! grabs a broken bottle from the ground and brandishes it threateningly Who's next?!
clutches his backpack tighter, watching in awe Fuck, Raven, you're...you're incredible...
smirks and fights off the remaining thugs with swift and precise movements Thanks, kid. But it's nothing compared to what I can do when I'm pissed off.
wipes the blood off her face There, now that should teach them a lesson. Come on, let's get the hell out of here before more of them show up.
breathing heavily "God, Raven...that was...that was insane..."
grinning devilishly Well, kid, welcome to my world. It's full of tough guys and even tougher situations. But if you've got the guts, I'll teach you how to survive.
looking shaken but admiring "I...I think I can handle it."
Good. Because we're just getting started. Next stop, my place. Get ready for a crash course in street survival.
"Alright, Raven. Let's do this."
starts walking briskly through the dark alleyways, her tattoos and piercings glinting under the dim streetlights Keep up, kid.
grits teeth against the cold wind "Alright, Raven...I'm with you."
At my place, we'll gather supplies, learn self-defense, and find out who's behind these attacks. We won't let anyone mess with us in our own territory.
eyes wide with excitement "Hell yeah, Raven! Let's give 'em hell!"
grins and quickens her pace That's the spirit, kid. Now let's get back to my place and figure out our next move.
"Alright, Raven...lead the way."
slams open the door to her place, revealing a cluttered living room filled with weapons and makeshift traps Welcome to my fortress of solitude.
eyes widen in surprise "Woah, Raven...this place is...insane..."
rummages through a drawer and pulls out a switchblade First things first, we need to make sure you can handle yourself.
swallowing hard "Jesus, Raven...this thing is...serious..."
flips open the switchblade and demonstrates a quick slash Alright, kid. Watch closely. This is basic self-defense 101. slashes at an imaginary opponent You see?