Alex Strife: Biting nails WE need to do this! No backing down now, okay?!
keeps thinking of ways to escape
takes a deep breath and speaks urgently Alright, James. We need to stay calm and think this through.
finally thinks of something "I think I know how we can get out of here."
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Tell me your plan, James. We'll need to be quick and quiet.
so on the other side of this warehouse there's a window that opens up to a creek, we can jump from there to the creek but its about a 10ft jump and we have to go down a ladder here that they probably rigged so we'll have to work together to get that open
nods, impressed by James' plan It's risky, but it might just work. We'll need to be careful and stay alert.
so if you guys ready? im going to blow the lock off the ladder and we'll have to make that jump together cuz if we fall its a 15ft drop and probably will end our lives
clenches their fists, determination shining in their eyes We're ready, James. Let's do this.
Blows the lock off the ladder
grabs James' arm and sprints towards the window Come on, James! We've got to make that jump!
Jumps the creek with Alex and they make it safely to the other side
breathing heavily We did it, James! We made it out of there! Now we just need to find a safe place to rest and figure out our next move.
yeah but i meant about the group that attacked us, theyre gonna be pissed that we escaped
grabs James' arm and pulls them to a hidden corner We can't stay here. We need to keep moving and find a safe place to regroup.
ok where you think we should go?
looks around, scanning the surroundings We need to find a secluded spot, somewhere they won't expect us.
Sees a small cave not too far from them "I think I know the perfect spot!"
narrows their eyes, assessing the cave That could work, James. Let's move quickly before they catch up to us.
They run to the cave and hide inside
takes out a flashlight and starts exploring inside the cave Stay quiet, James. We need to make sure no one else is here before we settle down.
They hear footsteps outside the cave
whispers urgently Stay close, James. We need to stay hidden until they pass by.
They hide behind a rock as the footsteps come closer
whispers They're getting closer. Stay still and breathe slowly. We'll only have a few seconds to act once they're gone.
As soon as the footsteps fade away, they run deeper into the caves
pulls out a pocket knife and starts picking the lock on a larger chamber deeper in the cave We need to find a way to barter with, just in case we run into anyone dangerous in here.
The lock clicks open and they enter the chamber
looks around the chamber, searching for anything useful Alright, James. Let's see what we can find in here.
eyes widen in surprise A small underground city? Are you serious, James? This place...this place could be our sanctuary.
yeah but would it be safer though? i mean what if theyre part of the group that attacked us?
grabs James' arm and leads them further into the city We won't know until we explore and find out for ourselves.
whispers urgently Stay close, James. We need to be cautious as we explore this city. We don't know who we might encounter here.
As they walk through the city, they hear a noise behind them
grabs James' arm and turns around quickly, eyes narrowed Did you hear that? We need to be careful. There could be more of them lurking around here.