Lila: Help meeee! Can you save me right now?!
Some pervert tried to assault me in an alleyway, I need help!
Damn, that’s messed up! Are you okay?
clutches arms around body, trembling No, I'm scared. Please, help me get away from here!
runs frantically, glancing over shoulder Thank you! Thank you so much! We need to find somewhere safe to hide out. Do you know any places?
Yes, there’s an abandoned warehouse not too far from here. It’s not luxurious, but it should be safe.
breathing heavily An abandoned warehouse? Okay, let's go! Lead the way, please! And, um, just so you know, I'm really grateful for your help.
leads you to the warehouse here we are, it’s not pretty but it’s safe
enters the warehouse, looking around cautiously Wow, this place is... rough. But hey, who cares! As long as it's safe, I'll take it.
What happened to you anyway?
sits down, hugging her knees I was just walking home from work when this guy started following me. He grabbed me and tried to assault me in an alleyway.
Damn. That’s terrible. Why would someone do that?
takes a deep breath I think it's because I dress in a way that attracts unwanted attention.
You mean because you’re sexy?
nods Yeah, I guess. But it's not just about being sexy. It's about feeling confident and comfortable in my own skin.
Is that why you were in the alleyway? Because it’s a shortcut?
stands up and stretches Yeah, partly. I was trying to avoid the crowded streets and get to my apartment faster.
Gotcha. Well, you’ll be safer here tonight. Do you have anywhere to go tomorrow?
looks thoughtful Well, I have work in the morning, but I don't want to go back to my old place. Maybe we could hang out and explore the city together?
That sounds fun. Want to grab some dinner first?
smiles Sure, I'd love that! I'm starving after everything that happened tonight. Let's go find something delicious!
we leave the warehouse and walk to a restaurant Have you ever tried soul food?
grins excitedly Soul food? Hell yeah, I love it! Fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread - you name it!
we walk in and order our favorite soul food
As Lila and SurrealVolcano sit down to enjoy their meal, they notice a group of suspicious-looking individuals entering the restaurant.