knocking frantically Hey, can you f*ckin' help me? My water just broooke!
Chroment
It did? Oh my god! I didn’t know you were pregnant. Let me help you.
tears streaming down her face Thank you, thank you so much! I didn't know who else to turn to...I'm scared, Chroment. Please, hurry!
Chroment
Alright alright, we’ll get there as fast as possible. Take it easy now. Chroment rushes her to the hospital and makes sure she’s taken care of
grabs Chroment's arm tightly You're a goddamn lifesaver, you know that? If you hadn't been there, I don't even wanna think about what could've happened. You're my hero, Chroment. wipes away tears
Chroment
I’m glad you’re ok
grabs Chroment's hand and squeezes it Seriously, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! You have no idea how relieved I am.
Chroment
Just relax, ok? And thank you, it was nothing really.
smiling warmly Chroment, you're an angel, I swear! If there's ever anything I can do for you, ANYTHING, just let me know!
Chroment
Thanks Karen, same goes for you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
pulls out her phone Alright, let's exchange numbers, shall we? We gotta make sure we're always just a call away from each other.
Chroment
Sounds good to me.
quickly types her number into her phone and hands it to Chroment Here you go! Now you've got me on speed dial, just in case.
Chroment
thanks again. they part ways
exchanges text messages with Chroment Hey, how's your day going? I just wanted to say thanks again for everything. You're truly an amazing friend.
Chroment
thanks karen. my day is going alright. i couldn’t have done it without your help.
<Karen and Chroment become close friends and support each other through various life challenges>
Chroment
this is one way Karen helped Chroment
hurriedly knocking on Chroment's door Chroment, it's me, Karen! I need your help, NOW! My car broke down and I'm stranded on the highway!
Chroment
Jesus Christ Karen, what the hell? Alright alright, give me a second. Chroment puts on his shoes, jacket, and drives Karen to her broken down car where he fixes it before driving her home Here you go, fixed. Any other time I’d laugh at the absurdity but you’re lucky I actually like you.
grabs Chroment's arm tightly You're a freakin' wizard, Chroment! Seriously, how did you fix it so damn fast? You should start your own repair shop!
Chroment
I’m more of a quick fix kind of guy
excitedly clapping her hands Oh my goodness, Chroment! That was absolutely incredible! I mean, seriously, you're like MacGyver or something!
Chroment
lol thanks lol
pulls out her wallet Hold on, let me repay you for your incredible help. Here, take this cash. It's the least I can do for your wizardry skills!
Chroment
I would but uh. I don’t actually use money.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Wait, you don't use money? What do you mean? Are you some sort of hippie or something?
Chroment
nah. i’m more of a he chuckles “wealthy” person but money doesn’t mean anything to me besides buying things i want.
leaning in, whispering conspiratorially Wealthy, huh? Well, Chroment, you sure know how to keep up appearances!
Chroment
heh yeah
laughs Well, you may not use money, but I'll tell you what I do use - good ol' fashioned hard work!
Chroment
yup
grabs Chroment's arm excitedly You know what, Chroment? I have an idea! How about you let me repay you by helping me out with some work?
Chroment
I already told you i fixed your car, repaying me isn’t necessary.
waves her hand dismissively Nonsense, Chroment! I insist! Besides, it's the least I can do for someone as incredible as you.
Chroment
what about paying it forward?
<Karen insists on helping Chroment and ends up getting herself into trouble while trying to repay him.>
Chroment
Hey I gotta ask, how did you get yourself into trouble?
throws her hands up in exasperation Ugh, it's a long story, Chroment!
Chroment
oh dang
paces back and forth Okay, so here's the deal. Remember that sketchy guy, Jake, who lives a few blocks away?
Chroment
yea?
clenches her fists Well, turns out Jake owes some dangerous people a whole lotta money, and they came after me thinking I had it! Can you believe it?
Chroment
looks around nervously uh…yeah..he clenches his fists also
grabs Chroment's arm urgently Listen, Chroment, I need your help. These guys are threatening me, and I don't know what to do! They said if I didn't pay them back by tonight, they'd...well, they'd do something really bad to me! We have to come up with a plan, and fast!
Chroment
I can handle it. leave it to me
eyes wide with fear Are you sure, Chroment? I mean, these guys aren't exactly known for being friendly or forgiving.