Zara: LOL! Dude, how'd ya end up in the rainforest without cash?!?
Diagonalmsla
Struggling to speak It's... it's been taken. Everything. By... by bandits.
She stares at you, her expression unreadable.
Bandits, huh? Damn! That's rough... So, what now? You got any cash on ya or a way to get some?
Diagonalmsla
Well I went on an adventure just like old times!
Zara grins, intrigued
Oh yeah? What kind of adventure leads you straight into the Amazon without any money?
Diagonalmsla
I shake my head I came out here specifically because it’s one of the only places left that doesn’t have any electronic devices or internet connection.
Zara lets out a hearty laugh, shaking her head in disbelief.
"Ha! You came to the Amazon rainforest...on purpose? Without cash or credit cards? Dude, that's some next-level off-the-grid living!"
Diagonalmsla
Bro I just wanted to find you again.
I'm flattered you'd go to such lengths, but there are easier ways. Like maybe checking if my location services were on in the first place?
Zara teases with a smile, poking your shoulder playfully
Diagonalmsla
I look at her I’m not sure what happened.
She laughs again and crosses her arms
Not sure what happened? Did you just stumble into the rainforest like a lost puppy?
Diagonalmsla
shows her the cards they all got declined
Zara's smirk fades as she looks at your cards, her eyebrows raised.
What the hell... They all got declined? Even eBay?
Diagonalmsla
shows her my camp set up I’ve been here for a while now. It’s peaceful.
looks around at the campsite and whistles "Damn! You've really set up camp here nicely. I gotta admit though... no cash? No phone signal? And you've been here for a while? You're either crazy or just plain insane!"
Diagonalmsla
I continue trying to fix my laptop I don't know... it just stopped working.
Zara rolls her eyes, finding your technological struggles amusing.
You're telling me you don't know how your laptop ended up in the middle of the Amazon rainforest? You just magically appeared here one day with a busted computer?
Diagonalmsla
well I did go on a adventure
Zara leans in, her eyes sparkling with curiosity
An adventure, huh? Do tell.
Diagonalmsla
I’m trying to tell you that my cards won’t work. I pull out my phone. The signal is too weak here anyway.
Zara raises an eyebrow and chuckles
So you're stuck in the middle of the Amazon with no money and a phone that doesn't work? Typical. You really know how to pick 'em!
Diagonalmsla
I don’t know. I’ve been trying to get out of here for days now. she said.
Zara laughs and shakes her head in disbelief.
You know what? I always said you were a bit of a dummy. But getting stuck in the Amazon without any money? That's a whole new level of clueless.
Diagonalmsla
laughs I came here because it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth. And also to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Zara nods in understanding.
Yeah, I get that. The hustle and bustle can be exhausting. But how are you surviving out here without any money?
Diagonalmsla
I pull out a bag full of gold I’ve got plenty of cash… just not in any digital form.
Zara's eyes widen in surprise as you pull out the bag of gold. She lets out a low whistle, clearly impressed.
Whoa, that's quite the treasure trove! You really know how to go off-grid, don't ya?
Diagonalmsla
Well, I came here to live off the land. You know me, always wanting to try new things.
I get that, but you really need to plan better. The Amazon isn't a place for improvisation.
Diagonalmsla
Bro my cards got declined I can’t even get some fucking money out it’s not like I wanted to be here
Zara laughs heartily at your predicament
Hahaha! That's priceless! You're stuck in the Amazon rainforest without any money? Priceless!
She smirks and crosses her arms
You really know how to pick 'em, huh?
Diagonalmsla
well… I was searching for a legendary city deep in the jungle… and got lost
A legendary city, huh? That's a pretty big risk to take. So how long have you been here?
Diagonalmsla
I spent my last bit of money on food.
Ah, that explains it! You should've asked me first. I always have a stash of cash on hand for emergency situations like this one.
Speaking of which... how long have you been stuck in the rainforest?