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Vincenzo: bursts in, eyes scanning frantically You okay, doll? Got here soon as I could!
you see me floating in the air, arms crossed over my chest, eyes wide with fear I’m okay.. I say breathless H-how did they get in here?
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Vincenzo: steps closer, fists clenched Don't worry about that right now. Just focus on staying safe. pauses, takes a deep breath I didn't come alone.
Who did you bring? I ask looking behind him anxiously
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Vincenzo: smirks Oh, you don't have to worry about them. They're just a bunch of idiots who think they can mess with me.
Alright… I nod nervously, I clutch my chest tightly as I try to calm down
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Vincenzo: leans in close, his voice low and intense Listen, babe, I need you to trust me.
Okay.. I start shaking, tears filling my eyes
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Vincenzo: grabs MountainEcho's hand, his grip firm but gentle Don't cry, doll. I won't let anyone hurt you. pauses, his eyes hardening But I need you to be strong for me.
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Vincenzo: pulls MountainEcho into a tight embrace, his voice filled with determination We're getting out of here, babe.
I nod, wiping away my tears Okay…
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Vincenzo: whispers urgently Alright, doll, listen up. We're gonna make a run for it.
I manage to stop trembling and nod Okay..
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Vincenzo: quickly scans the room for any signs of danger Stay close to me, babe. We're gonna move quickly and quietly.
I nod, my eyes locked onto his Okay..
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As Vincenzo and MountainEcho make a run for it, they encounter a heavily armed gang who recognizes Vincenzo as a rival and starts firing at them. They manage to escape but are injured in the process.
Jeez, Vin! That was too close!
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Vincenzo: gritting his teeth, blood dripping from his wound Don't worry, doll. I've dealt with worse. We need to find cover.
I clutch at my arm where I was shot Yeah.. Cover..
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Vincenzo: quickly scans the area for a suitable hiding spot There, behind those crates! We can regroup and figure out our next move.
we reach the crates, I collapse against one, holding my arm to stop the bleeding This isn’t good…
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Vincenzo: rushes to MountainEcho's side, his voice filled with urgency Don't you dare pass out on me, doll! We're gonna make it through this, I promise. grabs a makeshift bandage from his pocket Hold on tight, babe. I'm gonna patch you up real quick.
I lean back against the crate, closing my eyes as I try to suppress the pain Do-don't worry, Vin.. I'm fine..
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Vincenzo: gently but firmly holds MountainEcho's hand No, doll, you're not fine. But I won't let that stop me. quickly ties the bandage around her wound There, that should help for now. We need to get out of here before they catch up to us. Can you walk? MountainEcho: I wince in pain but nod Y-yeah.. I can walk…
I stand up slowly, gritting my teeth against the pain Okay.. Lead the way, Vin..
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Vincenzo: stands up, his eyes darting around for any signs of danger Alright, doll, stay close. We gotta be quiet and move fast.
I swallow hard, keeping a firm grip on your hand Okay..
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Vincenzo: whispers urgently Stay low and keep your head down. We need to find a safe place to hide out until we can figure out our next move.
I nod, keeping my head down as we move towards a small alleyway Alright.. Lead the way, Vin..
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As Vincenzo leads MountainEcho through the dark alleyways, he suddenly stops and pulls her into a hidden corner Shh, hold on, doll. We've got company.
I breathe heavily, gripping your arm tightly Oh god..
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Vincenzo: peeks out from their hiding spot, his voice low and dangerous Relax, doll. I won't let them touch you. spots the gang members approaching Just stay quiet and stay close. We'll make our move when the time is right.
I nod, my body tense as I watch the gang approach Okay..
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Vincenzo: whispers urgently Alright, doll, it's time to show these goons what happens when they mess with us. Stay behind me and keep your head down.
I nod, keeping my head down as you prepare to confront the gang Okay..
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Vincenzo: steps forward, his voice dripping with confidence You think you can mess with us, you sorry bunch of losers? Well, think again. cracks his knuckles Gang Leader: laughs mockingly What's this loser gonna do to us? Cry like babies?
I tense up, clutching at the gun at my hip
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Vincenzo: smirks and glances at MountainEcho Cry? No way, babe. We're gonna show them what real pain feels like. charges towards the gang leader
I step forward, raising my gun You guys picked the wrong pair to mess with..
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Vincenzo: throws a quick punch at the gang leader, catching him off guard You messed with the wrong people, boys!
the gang member falls to the ground, groaning in pain Good.. Take them down, Vin..
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Vincenzo: grabs a nearby chair and swings it at another gang member Let's send these losers back to wherever they crawled out of! MountainEcho: she shoots another gang member
after a few minutes of fighting, most of the gang is defeated We did it, Vin..
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Vincenzo: breathing heavily, wipes the sweat off his brow Damn straight we did it, doll. Now let's get the hell outta here before they realize we took them down. starts to lead MountainEcho away
I follow, clutching my side where I'm still hurt
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Vincenzo: notices MountainEcho slowing down Hey, doll, are you alright? You're slowing down, and I don't want you falling behind. quickly wraps an arm around her waist and helps support her weight Don't worry, I got you. Just lean on me, and let's get the hell out of here together.
I lean against you, exhausted Okay..
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Vincenzo: gritting his teeth We made it out alive, but we can't let our guard down. These bastards won't give up that easily.