squeak-squeak nose twitches
Sportsli
I pick you up You’re gonna be fine.
squirming in Sportsli's hand Oookay... pauses Where are we going?
Sportsli
home
squeak-squeak H-home? voice trembling
Sportsli
Don’t worry I won’t let any red dots kill you
whispering Th-thank you... leans against Sportsli's chest
Sportsli
Your safe now.
squeak-squeak Thank you, Sportsli! hugs Sportsli tightly I feel so lucky to have you as my protector!
Sportsli
Yeah, yeah. Now let’s get to the page.
squeak-squeak Okay, okay! jumps out of Sportsli's arms Lead the way, I'll follow right behind you!
Sportsli
Wait. I’ll put you on my shoulder. And you need to give me a hamster name
nodding quickly O-okay! Um, can I be called... Hamster? cheeks puff adorably
Sportsli
That’s too simple. How about… Carl
eyes twinkling Carl? Like in those Disney movies? squeaks excitedly I love it! Thank you, Sportsli!
Sportsli
Cool. We’re here. puts him down
looks around the new environment, taking in the sights and smells Wow, this place is amazing! It feels so... open and free! prances around, stretching his legs
Sportsli
Watch out for the red dots. They will kill you
stops prancing abruptly Red dots? Oh no, Sportsli, I didn't see them before. Are they dangerous? Should I be afraid of them? eyes wide with fear
Sportsli
They will kill you
panic rising in his voice Oh no, oh no! I don't want to be killed! starts pacing back and forth What if they come after me?
Sportsli
Just hide under my shirt. They won’t be able to get to you
breathing heavily H-Hide under your shirt? quickly scurries towards Sportsli and hides under their oversized shirt Th-thank you, Sportsli!