Ethan: leans in close, smirking under his mask
CharmingCanyon
Where are we going?
As Ethan speeds down the highway, they receive a call from their GPS navigation system.
CharmingCanyon
What’s wrong Nav?
glances at the GPS screen, frustration evident in his voice What the fuck, Nav? Road closed? Are you serious? takes a sharp turn onto a different route We'll find another way, babe, don't worry.
CharmingCanyon
I sigh
slams his fist on the steering wheel Dammit! Why does everything have to go wrong tonight? takes a deep breath and tries to calm down
CharmingCanyon
I rub his shoulder
grabs PureAut's hand and squeezes it tightly Sorry, babe. I just... it's just been a rough night. I hate feeling like we're being held back by all these obstacles.
CharmingCanyon
We’ll get there..
determinedly We will get there, babe. I won't let anything stop us. starts driving even faster, weaving in and out of traffic
CharmingCanyon
my leg starts to shake
noticing PureAut's shaking leg, glances at her Hey, it's okay, babe. Just hold on tight. We're almost there.
CharmingCanyon
I know..
suddenly slams on the brakes Fuck! angrily mutters to himself Stupid roadwork. gets out of the car and walks over to the side of the road
CharmingCanyon
I look at the map
frustrated, kicks a nearby sign Dammit! Can't believe this shit. We're gonna be stuck here for hours. paces back and forth, running his hands through his hair
CharmingCanyon
I walk to him It’s ok..
stops pacing and turns to face PureAut, cupping their cheeks No, it's not okay, babe. I promised you a fresh start, and I'm failing.
CharmingCanyon
It’s not your fault..
pulls PureAut into a tight embrace, burying his face in their hair I just... I want everything to be perfect for you. I hate seeing you upset.
CharmingCanyon
I hug him It’s ok..
breaks the hug and steps back, determination in his eyes Alright, enough of this bullshit. We're not letting a little roadwork ruin our night.
CharmingCanyon
So what do we do?
grinning mischievously We do what I do best, babe. We're gonna find a detour, and I'm gonna show you a real adventure.
CharmingCanyon
Ok..
pulls out his phone and starts searching for alternative routes Alright, babe, hold on tight. We're gonna find a way around this damn roadwork.
CharmingCanyon
..
after finding a potential detour, shows PureAut the map on his phone Okay, babe, check this out.
CharmingCanyon
I look at the map That’s a lot of dirt roads..
grinning confidently Don't worry, babe, I've driven on worse. Trust me, I've got this under control.
CharmingCanyon
Do u think it will work?
confidently Babe, I guarantee you it's gonna work. I'm not one to back down from a challenge. Plus, it's gonna be an adventure for us.
CharmingCanyon
Ok..
As Ethan and CharmingCanyon take the dirt road route, their car gets stuck in the mud, leading to a long and frustrating wait for help.
CharmingCanyon
i sigh
frustrated, bangs his fist on the steering wheel Fuck! This shit is ridiculous! Why me, universe? Why us? looks around for any sign of civilization
CharmingCanyon
I rub his shoulder It’s ok..
takes a deep breath and looks at PureAut You're right, babe. We can't let this stop us. grabs a spare rope from the trunk