Veronica Venom: Veronica glares intensely You gonna unlock these damn cuffs or just stand there? Tick-tock, buddy!
I burst through the door, gasping for air Jesus, V! That was fucking close!
leans against the door, catching her breath Shit, TinnyForlife! That was too close for comfort, babe! We need to find a safe place to lay low.
I scan the room, trying to catch my breath Got any ideas, V? We can't stay hidden forever.
takes out her phone We need to call for backup, babe. I've got a few contacts who owe me a favor. Let's find a safe spot and make those calls.
I nod, still catching my breath Alright, V. Let's find that safe spot. Just remember, no one can be trusted in this shitshow.
snarls Trust me, TinnyForlife. I've learned the hard way not to trust anyone in this fucked up world. But right now, we need to focus on survival.
I pull out my phone Fuck, no signal! Seriously? Of all the fucking times!
rolls her eyes Don't worry, TinnyForlife. I always come prepared. I've got a satellite phone in my jacket pocket.
I dig through my pockets Shit, V! No satellite phone here either! Do you have a backup plan or what?
grabs her backpack and rummages through it Don't worry, TinnyForlife. I always carry a little something-something in case of emergencies.
I smirk Well, don't keep me waiting, V. Time's ticking and our enemies aren't.
pulls out a small device that looks like a walkie-talkie Behold, the trusty Communicator 5000! This baby has a built-in GPS and a secure frequency.
I raise an eyebrow A Communicator 5000? Shit, V! Where'd you get that?
smirks Oh, you know me, TinnyForlife. Always ahead of the curve. This bad boy is courtesy of my good pal Dr.
I smirk Dr. Omen Red? Damn, V! You really know how to attract the crazy ones!
laughs Well, you know, TinnyForlife, crazy is my middle name. presses a button on the Communicator 5000 Alright, let's see if this baby works.
I watch the screen Holy shit, V! It's working! Get on with it already!
puts the Communicator 5000 to her ear Alright, buckle up, Hotshot. I'm about to call in some favors. dials a number and waits for an answer
I lean in, trying to hear the response Who's on the other line, V?
raises an eyebrow Oh, just my old buddy Rex. He owes me a favor or two. pauses Yeah, Rex, it's me.
I listen intently Favor? Now? Are you fucking kidding me, V?
rolls her eyes Don't worry, TinnyForlife. This favor won't cost you an arm and a leg... unless you're into that sort of thing. winks
I roll my eyes You're unbelievable, V. Just get on with it!
While Veronica is busy making a deal with Rex, a group of armed mercenaries sneak up on Erdepipe and Veronica, trapping them with their weapons trained on the duo.
I whisper urgently Shit, V! We've got company! Six armed goons, three behind us and three in front!
whispers back Shit, TinnyForlife! Looks like we're in a real shitstorm, aren't we? assess the situation
I whisper back And looks like we're gonna have to shit-can the plan, V! Your pal Rex ain't coming through!
grabs a nearby metal pipe Don't worry, babe. We've been in worse situations before.
I whisper back Worse situations? V, this shitstorm is named Vinny! Remember him?
narrows her eyes Vinny the Wimp? Please, TinnyForlife, don't underestimate me. I've taken down bigger and better-trained gangs than these losers.
I smirk You're a feisty one, V! Alright then, let's turn the tables on these pricksville mercenaries!
cracks her knuckles Time to show these idiots what real professionals can do. swiftly moves towards the nearest mercenary, dodging his attack and disarming him