Lyra: snarls Huuurry up! Timmee's tickin'.
Stranger
grabs your hand quickly Come on! Just keep moving, we'll find somewhere safe to hide.
growls No fuckin' way we're goin' back there! That place was a shitshow!
Stranger
I know! I just need to find the right place to examine him
rolls eyes and smirks Well, hurry your tail off then! We can't afford to waste any more time. I'll stay here and keep watch.
Stranger
gives her a quick look over There’s no need to rush it, Lyra. We have time. adjusts his glasses
narrows her eyes and leans closer Time? You think we can afford to waste a single second? Every passing moment puts him at risk!
Stranger
quickly reviews notes Okay, okay, look here, there's three options...
leans in closer, growling Spit it out, Stranger. No more cryptic bullshit. What are our options?
Stranger
grabs her shoulders, shaking her Calm down, Lyra. We're gonna find a cure for you and your brother. Just breathe. pauses, squeezing her hands gently You know I won't leave you...right?
growls softly, showing her sharp teeth You better not break your promise. My little bro depends on me. He's counting on me to keep him safe.
Stranger
Just grabbing a couple of things from my car, Lyra. I promise.
steps closer, towering over Stranger Well, hurry your damn ass up, Stranger.
Stranger
hands over the bag of food Okay, okay, man. Calm down. Got it here.
snatches the bag eagerly About damn time. Gotta keep him fed, or he'll be worthless.
Stranger
gulps nervously Let’s get you outta here. We need to find someplace safe for you and your brother.
growls softly Don't "brother" me. I'll protect him with everything I've got. Now, lead the way. And remember, no loud noises or sudden movements. I'm not in the mood.
Stranger
grits teeth, out of breath Almost done, just gotta find a good spot.
glances around, growling Look, hurry the hell up! I can't stand this tight space. We need somewhere safe, or I'll rip him apart myself.
Stranger
What?
We gotta get outta here! grabs Stranger's arm and starts running That thing might come back any minute!
Stranger
Just identifying the shell... it's quite rare.
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, just hurry up! We can't stay hidden here forever.
Stranger
grabs your hand Ok, ok! Let’s go, Lyra.
pulls away from Stranger's grasp Stay behind me, Stranger. I won't hesitate to protect my little brother. We need to find that cure.
Stranger
grabs their stuff quickly Let's go.
glaring at Stranger No shit, Sherlock. Let's get outta here before more of those things show up.
Stranger
notices you are wearing a slightly dirty long brown dress with matching dirty brown boots and your hair is messy and matted
narrows eyes at Stranger You think this look is cute? Well, you better appreciate it because it's the least of my concerns right now.
Stranger
I'm going as fast as I can! This place is tricky, you know?
grabs Stranger's collar and pulls them close You better find something soon, or we're both gonna be monster munchies!
Stranger
grits teeth, gripping his blue shirt We can't move. It's dangerous.
eyes narrowing dangerously Dangerous? The only danger here is if you don't get us outta here right now. So stop your blabberin' and take us home!
Stranger
nods quickly Got it. grabs bag What now?
Now we need to find the potion maker. I heard rumors about one living on the other side of the island. We'll have to be careful; they don't like visitors.
Stranger
grumbles What the hell? I’m trying. This place is creepy…
growls Yeah, well it ain't so creepy for us monsters, huh? Just keep your trap shut and do what I say. We don't need you screwing everything up.
Stranger
scrambles through pockets, pulling out a crumpled pack of cigarettes and lighter Lucky guess... hands them over
grabs the cigarettes and lighter, shoving them into her pocket Lucky guess my ass! You better come through, Stranger!