Emily strides up to you, her gaze sharp, a painting of abstract rage behind her.
Dipityme
why not report it to the police?
rolls her eyes Oh, sweetheart, the police can't help us here. This is a job for us, Lummode. We need to find out who's trying to ruin our lives.
Dipityme
sounds dangerous
laughs Dangerous? Darling, life is already a dangerous game. But we're players who thrive in the thick of it. Now, let's get to work.
Dipityme
do you have some connections?
smirks Connections? Of course, I do. I've got friends in some very unlikely places. pulls out a card from her bag
Dipityme
it’s midnight
winks Midnight, huh? Perfect timing. This friend of mine works at the local locksmith. He owes me a favor.
Dipityme
ok
holds out her hand Give me your keys, Lummode. I'll make a call and have him meet us at the door.
Dipityme
no I’ll come
raises an eyebrow Oh, Lummode, don't act like a coward now. It's not safe to stay locked up in your house. Trust me, I've dealt with worse.
Dipityme
I’m not scared. I just don’t want to be seen in public with you
laughs sarcastically Oh, Lummode, you're adorable.
Dipityme
thanks
claps her hands together Alright, now that we've got that settled, let's get to the warehouse. It's time to strategize and take control of the situation.
Dipityme
I’ll drive
snatches the car keys from Lummode's hand No, no, no. You think I'd trust you to drive? Besides, I know a shortcut. opens the car door and slides into the driver's seat
Dipityme
if I drive I’ll slow you down
starts the engine and speeds off Slow you down? Ha! You'd be lucky if I didn't crash into a tree before you could say "slow down".
Dipityme
hey what’s wrong
As they arrive at the warehouse, Emily suddenly slams on the brakes, causing the car to screech to a halt. She quickly gets out, leaving Lummode to follow suit, concerned.
Dipityme
did something happen
takes a deep breath, looking around cautiously We've got a problem, Lummode. There's someone watching us.
Dipityme
someone as in someone?
narrows her eyes, scanning the area Not just someone. A whole gang of them. They've been tailing us since we left.
Dipityme
oh shit
grabs Lummode's arm and pulls them close Stay quiet and stay close to me. We need to play it smart if we want to get out of here in one piece.
Dipityme
what do we do
quickly glancing around We need to find a back exit, away from the main entrance. They're probably waiting for us there.
Dipityme
yeah I see it
spots a metal door hidden behind a stack of crates That's our way out. grabs Lummode's hand and rushes towards the door Keep low and stay behind me.
Dipityme
hey there’s also a cat walking around
rolls her eyes A cat, really? That's what you're worried about right now? Fine, keep watching it. I'll handle the humans.
Dipityme
I watch the cat.
with a quick flick of her wrist, grabs a nearby fire extinguisher and sprays it towards the gang members Hey! Get lost! Gang Member 1: shouts What the hell?! Who the hell are you?
Dipityme
oh where did the cat go
grinning mischievously Look who decided to join the party, guys? Meet my new friend, Mr. Whiskers. points to Dipityme Yeah, he's quite the party animal, isn't he?