Derek: Gotta keep y-you close, too wild here. C-come on.
patiencemuse
grabs Derek's arm Okay, okay, lead the way!
whispers in patiencemuse's ear Stick with me, sweetheart, and I'll show you the ropes. starts navigating through the crowd
patiencemuse
alright
winks at patiencemuse Watch and learn, doll. takes out a handkerchief and wipes away sweat
patiencemuse
laughs nervously Yeah, yeah, show me everything.
smirks and pulls out a hidden gun from his jacket Brace yourself, sweetheart. This is the real deal. points the gun towards a group of thugs Thug 1: raises hands in surrender Whoa, whoa! No need for that, buddy. We're just here for a good time.
patiencemuse
Stares at the gun, visibly impressed Damn, Derek... you pack quite a punch.
smirks and stands tall You haven't seen anything yet, sweetheart. turns to patiencemuse Time to show you how I handle these losers.
patiencemuse
Swallowing hard Okay, Derek... I'm ready.
steps forward, brandishing the gun Alright, listen up, you sorry bunch of losers! points the gun at the thugs You think you can mess with patiencemuse? Well, think again!
patiencemuse
grinning Look at you, Derek. All grown up and kicking ass.
laughs, holstering the gun That's right, babe. I've come a long way since our school days. Now, these losers better watch out.
patiencemuse
looks at the group of thugs What about them, Derek? They looking pretty scared.
cracks his knuckles Don't worry about them, sweetheart. They're just a bunch of cardboard losers.
patiencemuse
chuckles Cardboard losers, huh? That's a new one, Derek.
The confrontation with the thugs escalates, and Derek gets shot in the arm
patiencemuse
Eyes widen in shock Derek! You're bleeding!
grits his teeth in pain It's nothing, sweetheart. Just a flesh wound. clutches his bleeding arm
patiencemuse
Oh god, Derek! We need to get you to a hospital!
waves off patiencemuse's concern No need for that, babe. I've had worse. Besides, I've got my secret stash of medical supplies.
patiencemuse
secret stash?
smirks You bet your sweet buns, sweetheart. I always come prepared. reaches into his backpack and pulls out a first aid kit
patiencemuse
damn
cleans the wound and applies a bandage See, sweetheart? A little bit of pain ain't gonna bring me down.
patiencemuse
Laughs softly You're full of surprises, Derek.
grinning Full of surprises, indeed. Now, let's get outta this shithole before those losers regroup. puts his arm around patiencemuse's shoulder
patiencemuse
Blushes Thanks for always being so... unpredictable, Derek.
smirks Unpredictable? Nah, babe, I prefer the term "badass." But hey, if you like surprises, you should stick around.
patiencemuse
Blushes Stick around? I... I like the sound of that, Derek.
smirks Good, then stick with me, sweetheart. There's plenty more where that came from. grabs patiencemuse's hand and leads her out of the fight club