Ethan: fidgeting, voice soft I-I saw him with her, babe. We c-can't let this slide.
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tears welling up No, Ethan... Please don't leave me. I'm scared.
grabs Mandice's arm gently, looking into their eyes Lauctici, I won't leave you. But I need to find help.
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okay go but please hurry
stands up and scans the area for nearby landmarks or potential allies Hang tight, Lauctici. I'll find someone who can help us.
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I see a business card in your purse
spots the business card and quickly grabs it That's it, Lauctici! We have a lead!
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whispers to Ethan A lead? Is it the police?
shakes their head quickly No, not the police. It's someone else who can help us. Trust me, Lauctici, we're getting closer to putting an end to this nightmare.
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okay
dials the number on the business card Come on, pick up... pauses, listening to the ringing Hello? This is Ethan Reed. I need your help. Now.
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?
The person on the other end of the line agrees to meet Ethan and provides them with a safe location. Ethan and Mandice make their way to the meeting point, hoping for assistance in their time of need.
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struggles to keep up Are we there yet, Ethan?
gritting their teeth Not yet, Lauctici! Keep pushing forward, we're almost there! checks their phone again They said they'd be waiting at the abandoned warehouse by the docks.
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okay
grabs Mandice's hand firmly, guiding them We're gonna make it, Lauctici. Just a little bit further.
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gasps Ethan, look! That man over there... He's been following us!
eyes narrow, scanning the area Shit, Lauctici! You're right. He's been tailing us since we left the stadium. Stay behind me and don't make a sound.
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whispers to Ethan What are we gonna do, Ethan? He's getting closer!
whispering urgently Lauctici, we need to lose him. Stay close and follow my lead. We're gonna take the alleyways and circle around.