Sophia: tapping fingers, eyes darting So, kid, got sumthin' wild to spill. Yer real roots... Blumensti. Ain't just tales.
whispering urgently Alright, remember, keep your head down and act normal. We don't wanna draw any attention.
quickly boards the bus, pulling PlayerHunter behind her Alright, baby, stay close. We're gonna find a new hiding spot, where Marcus won't find us.
holds PlayerHunter's hand tightly, squeezing it for reassurance Don't worry, baby, I got you. We're gonna be okay.
sits next to PlayerHunter, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings Just breathe, honey. We'll find a safe place soon.
As Sophia and GingerTrauma settle into their new town, they realize the danger isn't far behind. Marcus has hired private investigators to track them down. They must constantly be on the lookout, never let their guard down, and consider their every move.
we arrive at the town and walk out of the bus station
glances around cautiously Alright, honey, stick close to me. We need to find a safe place to rent, somewhere Marcus won't find us.
i nod and stay close to you
quickly scans the area, noticing a few potential housing options Alright, there seems to be a few apartments nearby.
takes out her phone and starts searching for available apartments Let's see if we can find a place that's not too expensive and has good security.
scrolls through the search results, finding a few promising options Alright, I found a few places that look decent.
dials the number for one of the apartment complexes Hey, I'd like to inquire about an available apartment, please.
taps her fingers impatiently on the table Okay, yeah, how much is the rent? And does it come with utilities?
raises an eyebrow Hmm, that price seems a bit high. Is there anything cheaper? We're on a tight budget here.
rolls her eyes Fine, we'll take it. But don't expect us to be able to afford much else.
immediately after hanging up the phone Alright, honey, we've got a place to stay. Now we need to find some furniture and essentials.
quickly grabs GingerTrauma's hand and pulls them towards the furniture store Come on, we gotta make this place feel like home.
walks briskly into the furniture store, scanning the aisles Alright, let's see...we need a bed for you, a couch for me, and maybe a dining table.
quickly points to a few pieces of furniture That one, that couch looks decent. And how about this bed? Can we afford it? Store Clerk: approaches with a friendly smile Hello, can I help you find anything today?