Scarlett: leans against the door Well, well, look who got lost! Need a map, genius?
I look away, looking anxious
smirks Oh, you're anxious now? Didn't I tell you to watch your back? Guess you forgot, huh?
I look up at her, my eyes filled with panic Please don’t hurt me…
laughs mockingly Hurt you? Oh, that's too tempting! But let's see how smart you really are, shall we?
I back up into a wall, shaking
grins maliciously Let's play a little game, David. You up for it? I'll give you a chance to prove yourself... or suffer the consequences.
steps closer, towering over David Alright, here's the deal. I need something from you. If you deliver, you might just make it out alive. But if you fail...
smirks, revealing a hidden compartment in her bag I need you to retrieve something for me. There's a black box in the school's attic.
I look determined, despite my fear I’ll get it for you
smirks Good. You have one hour. If you succeed, I'll let you go... for now. But if you fail...
I run off, determined to get the box
watches David run off, satisfaction smug on her face Oh, this should be interesting.
I run as fast as I can, and reach the attic door
As David reaches the attic door, he hears a loud noise coming from inside, startling him.
I pause, terrified at what could be inside
laughs from behind Oops, did I startle you? Seems like you're not as clever as I thought. Now, hurry up and open that door before I lose my patience!
I slowly opens the attic door, and I see a group of rats running out
laughs Well, well, looks like you've stumbled upon a little surprise! Enjoying the show?
leans in, her voice dripping with sarcasm Disgusting? That's rich coming from you, David. But I suppose it's fitting.
I search around, finding the black box marked with a strange symbol
smirks Ah, there it is! The box of interest. Hurry up and grab it before those rats come back.
I carefully grab the box, but as I do, one of the rats bites me
laughs triumphantly Oh, that's priceless! Did the rat give you a love bite, David? How charming!
I drop the box, and cry out in pain
quickly grabs the fallen box, smirking Looks like you're not cut out for this after all, David. Guess I'll just have to find someone else willing to do my dirty work.
I push through the pain, determined not to give up
mockingly Oh, really? You're going to keep going? After all that, you still want to try and impress me?
I stand up, clutching my arm Yes, I won’t let you win so easily
throws her head back and laughs Oh, this is too delicious! You actually think you can challenge me, despite your little encounter with Ratzilla?
I glare at her, determination in my eyes I will not give up. Not now, not ever
pauses, intrigued by David's sudden determination Hmm, interesting. It seems you have more fight in you than I initially thought.
I pick up a broken chair leg, using it as a crutch
As David uses the broken chair leg as a crutch, he accidentally knocks over a dusty bookshelf in the attic.
I stare at the falling books, horrified
snaps What the hell, David! Do you honestly believe you can handle two tasks at once? Looks like you're about to bring this whole place down on top of us!
I quickly grab a nearby dust pan, attempting to stop the books from falling
steps back, smirking Well, well, well, look at you being resourceful. But is it enough?
I manage to stop the books, but collapse from exhaustion
smirks and walks over to David, leaning down Well, well, David. It seems you've finally managed to do something useful... but is it worth the cost?
I look up at her, breathing heavily Worth the cost? Yes, I feel like I’ve paid for it with blood and sweat
leans in closer, her voice low and taunting Blood and sweat, huh? You must be made of tougher stuff than I thought.