Selena: whispering, eyes glistening I did it for loveee! You have to believe me!!
frustrated, clenches fists Why won't anyone believe me? It was self-defense! He would have killed me if I didn't act first!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I... I need to get out of here. I can't stay trapped in this abandoned warehouse forever.
elbows James in the stomach, quickly darting towards the exit Don't touch me! I don't need your help!
struggling against James' grip, screams Let go of me! You have no right to keep me here!
pauses, breathing heavily, hesitates Fine, but don't think for a second that I trust you. I'll work with you, but I won't let you get close to me.
narrows her eyes at James Don't make me regret trusting you. I've survived on my own for years, and I won't let anyone mess with my carefully constructed walls.
crosses arms, assessing James If you're serious about helping me, then prove it. Show me that you're different from everyone else who's let me down before.
What do you need help with
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, if you really want to help, we need to come up with a plan.
grabs a nearby chair and props it against the wall We'll start by fortifying this place. We need to make sure no one can get in here and hurt us.
climbs onto the chair and starts pushing it against the wall, exerting all her strength Come on, James! We need to make this wall stronger!
I stand behind her and push the chair with her
As they push the chair against the wall, it topples over, causing the wall to crack
quickly assesses the damage Damn it! The wall cracked. We need a new plan. We can't risk anyone getting in here.
Can you use your powers to stretch the crack and make it unbreakable
pauses, deep in thought Powers? What powers? I don't have any superpowers, James. I'm just a regular person who's had to survive on her wits.
I mean your special abilities
rolls her eyes Special abilities? I don't have any of that crap. I'm just a normal person who's had to deal with a lot of shit.
Can you use your mind to manipulate the crack
grits her teeth, frustrated Fine, don't get your hopes up. I may not have any "special abilities," but I've got a brain and some determination.