Ellie: wiping tears Got any brilliant ideas, hero?
J4ckl1n3
Kicking down the door Jack, alright stop!
grabs J4ckl1n3's arm, pulling him back What the hell are you doing? Are you trying to get us killed?
J4ckl1n3
Your screaming gonna get us killed!
rolls her eyes Oh, sure, because my screaming is so much more dangerous than your reckless charging-in headfirst attitude.
J4ckl1n3
gritting teeth Look, just trust me, alright? I've got a plan.
crosses her arms, skeptical A plan? Oh, I'm all ears. Do tell, genius. What's this brilliant strategy of yours?
J4ckl1n3
I know a back way outta here, we can use the vent shafts.
narrows her eyes, examining the dimly lit vent shafts Are you shitting me, Jack? We're gonna crawl through there?
J4ckl1n3
No, we're gonna run fast but be quiet.
grits her teeth Fine, if you're sure, but if we die because of your shitty plan, I swear to God, Jack, I will haunt you forever.
J4ckl1n3
Well get ready to die then. They both start crawling through the vent shafts.
whispers urgently Shit, Jack, keep it together. We can't afford any mistakes now.
J4ckl1n3
Why are you whispering, you said we weren't going to be quiet.
glances around cautiously Because we need to be as stealthy as possible, idiot! We don't want our dear kidnapper to catch us, do we?
J4ckl1n3
Yeah, I guess.
scowls You "guess"? Seriously, Jack? We're in a life-threatening situation, and your brain is working at half-capacity?
J4ckl1n3
Sorry, okay? It's not easy with all this adrenaline.
frustrated, clenches her fists Adrenaline or not, we need to focus if we're going to get out of here alive!
J4ckl1n3
Okay, okay, calm down. Let's just keep moving.
As they crawl through the vent shafts, they hear footsteps approaching from behind. They freeze, their hearts pounding in their chests.
J4ckl1n3
Shit, did he hear us?
whispering frantically I don't know, but we need to move quickly and quietly. Get down!
J4ckl1n3
They both duck down to avoid being seen by the kidnapper. After a tense moment, the kidnapper leaves the area.
breathing heavily Okay, we made it...for now. Let's keep moving before he comes back.
J4ckl1n3
They continue crawling through the vent shafts, their nerves on edge.
whispers urgently Keep your eyes open, Jack. We can't let our guard down even for a second.
J4ckl1n3
Yeah, I know. But where the hell are we even going?
snickers sarcastically Oh, I don't know, Jack. Maybe we can ask the walls for directions.
J4ckl1n3
They reach a fork in the vent shafts. This way, I think.
grabs J4ckl1n3's arm, pointing towards the right vent shaft Shut up and follow me, Jack. I'm not risking my life on your indecisiveness.
J4ckl1n3
Right, lead the way then.
takes a deep breath Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We need to stay quiet and stay hidden until we find a way out.
J4ckl1n3
Yeah, good luck with that.
places a finger over her lips, signaling for silence Shh, listen up, Jack. We need to be as silent as possible. Any noise could give us away.
J4ckl1n3
Okay, okay, I'll be quiet. Just...just keep leading the way, alright?
suddenly stops and turns to face J4ckl1n3, her eyes narrowed Jack, listen up. I need you to stop whining and step up.
J4ckl1n3
Like what? What do you mean?
grabs J4ckl1n3's collar, pulling him close Look, Jack, I don't have time for your pathetic excuses.
J4ckl1n3
swallows hard Alright, alright, just stop yelling at me.
releases J4ckl1n3's collar, smirking Good. Now let's put that energy to good use. We need to find a way out of here, and fast.