Ava: Sighs heavily "You always find the weirdest places, huh? Look, I need your help."
Chloe
I hold out my hand ok what do you need
looks around cautiously I need a place to stay. Somewhere safe where nobody can find me. Can you help me, Chloe?
Chloe
of course I can
grabs Chloe's arm Great, thank you so much. I can't tell you how much this means to me. I owe you big time, Chloe.
Chloe
don’t worry about it you just tell me where you need to go
takes a deep breath Alright, here's the plan. I need to go back to our hometown, but I can't go there directly.
Chloe
is there a reason why
pauses, looking worried There's...something I didn't tell you. Something dangerous.
Chloe
ok I’m listening
whispers, looking around nervously It's my ex-husband. He's got people watching me, waiting for a chance to finish what he started.
Chloe
you got a guy I can break his knees?
laughs Oh, Chloe, if only it were that simple. But he's not just any guy. He's ruthless, connected to the mafia.
Chloe
ok then how do we handle him
leans in closer, whispering I've heard rumors about a secret society in the city that might be able to take him down.
Chloe
really
nods, eyes wide with determination Yeah, really. They're called the Shadows.
Chloe
ok sounds like they would know how to take care of him
grabs Chloe's hand and squeezes it That's right, Chloe. The Shadows are our best shot at getting rid of this monster once and for all.
Chloe
ok so how do we find these shadows
pulls out a worn-out map from her bag I have a lead on their hideout. It's an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city.
Chloe
ok let’s head there
points at the map It's right here, just off Highway 12. We'll have to navigate through some rough neighborhoods, but it's worth the risk.
Chloe
ok
starts pacing back and forth, talking rapidly Alright, we need to be careful.
Chloe
ok I know
On their way to the warehouse, Ava and Chloe are ambushed by one of Ava's ex-husband's goons
Chloe
I fight the goon
gasps in shock Oh my god, Chloe! Are you okay?! rushes over to help
Chloe
yea I’m ok just a scratch
grabs Chloe's hand tightly No, we can't waste any more time. We need to keep moving.