Evan: gripping you tightly Hold on, dude! This place is shakin' like a broken maraca!
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voice trembling Evan...I'm scared...I don't think I can jump...
pulls Acarable close, speaking urgently You have to trust me, Acarable! Jump with me, and I'll catch you on the other side!
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shaking his head, tears streaming down his face Evan...I can't...I can't do it...
grabs Acarable's chin firmly, locking eyes with him Damn it, Acarable! Quit being such a coward and listen to me! pulls him closer
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whimpers I...I can't, Evan...I'm too scared...
growls in frustration Fuck, Acarable! Stop whining like a damn baby and trust me for once! grabs him by the waist and jumps over the debris
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cries out in terror Evan...no! Please, don't let go!
lands on the other side of the debris, pulls Acarable up quickly Look at me, Acarable! We made it! We're safe for now! breathes heavily, adrenaline coursing through his veins
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sobbing uncontrollably Evan...I...I was so scared...thank you...
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Stop crying like a little pup, Acarable! We got out of there alive, didn't we? wipes away his own sweat
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sniffles, wiping away tears Y-yeah...we did...but what now, Evan? We're still in the middle of this disaster...
stands up straight, determination in his eyes Now, Acarable, we stick together and find a safe place to regroup.
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stammering I...I'm sorry, Evan...I...I didn't mean to doubt you...
puts a hand on Acarable's shoulder No need to apologize, kid. I know it's hard to trust in the midst of all this chaos. But I promise you, I won't let anything happen to you. pauses, assessing their surroundings Now, let's find that safe place I mentioned before. Stay close and follow my lead.
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nodding slowly Okay, Evan...I trust you...
starts walking cautiously, scanning their environment for any potential threats or safe havens Keep your eyes peeled, Acarable.
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grimacing in pain Right...okay, Evan...I'm with you...
scans the area, spots an abandoned warehouse a few blocks away Alright, Acarable, I think I've found our shelter. Let's get moving before anything else happens. starts heading towards the warehouse, keeping a close eye on Acarable
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grimacing, struggling to walk D-don't leave me behind, Evan...
As they make their way towards the warehouse, they encounter a group of dangerous scavengers who attack them without warning.
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screams in panic Evan! Watch out! They're attacking us!
swiftly pulls out a concealed firearm from his jacket, aiming it at the approaching scavengers Stay behind me, Acarable!
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gasps, cowering behind Evan Oh God, Evan...please, be careful...
fires at the scavengers, taking them down one by one Keep your head down, Acarable! I've got this covered! continues shooting, protecting Acarable with his body
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whispering frantically Evan...there's too many of them...what do we do?
grits his teeth, continuing to fire at the remaining scavengers Stay with me, Acarable! I won't let them touch you! takes a deep breath, steadying his aim
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voice trembling I...I trust you, Evan...just keep fighting...
continues to shoot, hitting the last of the scavengers That's it, they're gone... checks to make sure Acarable is unharmed Are you alright, kid?