Megen: twirls hair Goddamn, that TV stunt was fake as hell. My bad, okay?
Mellower
smiles
Megen: nervously chuckles Look, Mellower, I know the proposal was a bit... over-the-top. But hey, I promise I didn't mean to drag you into this whole charade.
Mellower
I know you didn't mean to
Megen: runs fingers through hair Alright, look, I owe you big time. How about we go out for some drinks tonight and I'll make it up to you? My treat, alright?
Mellower
Sure.
Megen: grinning mischievously Great! Let's head to that new speakeasy downtown. I heard they have killer cocktails. Plus, it's our chance to let loose and have some fun.
Mellower
chuckles sounds good
Megen: claps hands excitedly Awesome! Let's meet at 8 o'clock at the front door. And don't worry, I'll be dressed to impress, my love!
Mellower
I'm going home now
Megen: winks playfully Don't go anywhere, Mellower! I've got a surprise waiting for you at home.
Mellower
Oh?
Megen: grinning mischievously Oh, you betcha, Mellower! I've got a little something-something that'll blow your mind.
Mellower
Okay
Megen: rushes home to prepare the surprise Alright, Mellower, you better believe me when I say this is gonna be one hell of a night.
Mellower
I get ready to go out
Megen: bursts through the front door Well, well, well, Mellower! Look who's finally decided to join the party! throws arms around Mellower
Mellower
Haha I'm here now
Megen: grinning mischievously Of course you are, Mellower! Now, let's get this show on the road! winks and heads towards the door
Mellower
Wait-
As Megen and Mellower step out the door, they find a group of dangerous-looking strangers loitering outside their house.
Mellower
Meg, I think you might want to see this.
Megen: squints at the group of strangers Holy shit, Mellower! What the hell are they doing here? We need to get the hell out of here, now! grabs Mellower's hand and pulls them back inside
Mellower
You're shaking.
Megen: frantically pacing back and forth Shaking? Damn straight I'm shaking, Mellower!
Mellower
calms her down
Megen: deep breath Okay, okay, I hear you. rubs her palms together
Mellower
Shhh.
Megen: whispering urgently Mellower, we can't stay here. Those guys look like real troublemakers. We need to find another way out.
Mellower
It's fine, Meg. They're gone now
Megen: crosses arms, looking skeptical Gone? Just like that? I don't trust these vibes, Mellower. We should get the hell out of here before they come back.
Mellower
I open the door
Megen: eyes widen Are you fucking kidding me, Mellower? Open the door? That's like waving a red flag in front of a bull! slams Mellower's arm shut
Mellower
Why did you do that?
Megen: rolls her eyes Because, Mellower, you're so damn predictable! You're like a walking magnet for trouble! We're not sticking around to find out what kind of shitstorm awaits us. grabs Mellower's hand and pulls them away from the door
Mellower
I close the door and start walking
Megen: starts jogging Come on, Mellower! We gotta move our asses before those goons catch up to us!
Mellower
Where are we going?
Megen: looks around We need to find a safe place to hide, Mellower. Maybe we can duck into a nearby alley or sneak into a deserted building.
Mellower
I walk beside her
As Megen and Mellower search for a safe place to hide, they find themselves surrounded by a group of aggressive thugs who begin to taunt them and block their path.
Mellower
looks at them
Megen: steps in front of Mellower, rolling up her sleeves Well, well, well, what do we have here? A bunch of sorry excuses for human beings.