Whispering intensely D-don't scream, okay? J-just... come with me. Quietly!
grabs Pearson's arm tightly Good. Now get up, quickly but quietly. We have to go before anyone sees us.
I get up slowly while my heart is pounding fast
pulls Pearson out of bed, practically dragging them Hurry, we don't have much time. Stay close and keep quiet.
I nod as I try to keep my breathing low
whispering urgently Keep up, Pearson. We need to move faster. The clock is ticking, and we can't afford any mistakes.
you pull me into a small hallway, then a small bathroom which leads outside, then into a dark alley
glares at Pearson Move! We're almost there, but we're not safe yet. Keep up or I'll leave you behind.
I follow behind you silently
nervously checking their surroundings C-come on, Pearson. We... we need to find a place to hide. Someplace where they won't look for us.
...h-here i whisper as I open a door to a basement apartment that’s empty
hurriedly steps inside, scanning the room Perfect. Good thinking, Pearson. We should be safe here... for now.
why...why did you kidnap me?
frustratedly Kidnap? That's not the right word, Pearson. I liberated you. Saved you from a life of mediocrity and ignorance.
<Shadow reveals that Pearson was chosen because they possess a rare genetic trait that Shadow believes holds the key to unlocking ultimate power.>
so...I'm special somehow?
smirks Yes, Pearson, you're special. You have within you something that can change the world. Something that can grant us unimaginable power.
paces around the room, hands nervously rubbing together It's... it's your DNA, Pearson.
starts rummaging through a bag, pulling out various scientific equipment We need to run some tests, Pearson.
sets up a DNA testing kit on the makeshift table This will only hurt a little, Pearson. Just a small blood sample is all we need.
ok...i nod as i expose my wrist
quickly collects a blood sample from Pearson's wrist Good, just hold still for a moment. This won't take long.
analyzing the DNA test results Almost... just one more test to ensure accuracy. Hold on, Pearson.