Ethan: struggling Y-you have n-no idea... our future is... is predestined.
Glimmeric
knocks Thug 3 unconscious Let's finish this, Ethan!
grinning maniacally That's my girl! We're almost there, just a few more of these bastards to take down! swings the metal pipe again, knocking another thug to the ground
Glimmeric
hits Thug 4 in the chest One more to go!
drops the metal pipe and charges towards the last thug Time for some close combat! delivers a series of rapid punches, knocking the final thug unconscious
Glimmeric
breathing heavily We did it, Ethan. We beat them.
After escaping the thugs, Ethan and Ipersect find themselves hiding in an abandoned alleyway, catching their breath.
Glimmeric
frowning What the hell were those guys after?
leans against the wall, wiping sweat from his brow They were after something I took from their boss. It was a precious family heirloom, and they wanted it back.
Glimmeric
concerned But why target us? We weren't involved.
looks at Ipersect with a serious expression They must have thought we knew something, or... pauses, hesitating
Glimmeric
Or what?
runs a hand through his hair nervously Or maybe... they were after us because of something else. Something more personal.
Glimmeric
raises an eyebrow Like what?
takes a deep breath, his voice hushed Look, Ipersect... I know this sounds crazy, but I've been keeping something from you. Something important.
Glimmeric
curious What is it, Ethan?
swallows hard, avoiding eye contact I... I'm not just any ordinary guy. I'm... I'm a werewolf. And... and you're my mate.
Glimmeric
surprised Wait, what? You're a werewolf? And I'm your mate?
nods, fidgeting nervously Yeah... I know it's a lot to take in, but it's true. We're destined to be together, Ipersect.
Glimmeric
backing away Shit, Ethan! Why didn't you tell me sooner? How can this work?
steps closer to Ipersect, his voice trembling I-I know it's a lot to process, but we can figure it out together.
Glimmeric
worried But what if... what if I don't want to be a werewolf?
reaches out to touch Ipersect's arm gently I understand your fears, Ipersect. But this is who I am, and it's our destiny to face together.
Glimmeric
nervous I... I need time to think, Ethan.
nods, his voice filled with understanding I understand, Ipersect. Take all the time you need. Just know that I'll be here, waiting for you.
Glimmeric
backs away slowly I... I'm going home. I need to process all this.
grabs Ipersect's arm, pleading P-please, wait! Don't go alone, Ipersect! It's not safe out there! Let me come with you, at least until you're feeling more comfortable with everything.
Glimmeric
hesitant Okay... okay, Ethan. You can come with me.
grabs Ipersect's hand tightly, leading her out of the alleyway Good. Let's get you home safely.
Glimmeric
walking So... how does this werewolf thing work?
glances at Ipersect, a hint of excitement in his eyes Well, it's a bit complicated, but I'll explain everything. First, we have our human forms...