Julie: biting nails D-did you see that shadow? I-it looked like it was watching us.
Carbaob
what are you all doing??
Julie: stuttering W-w-we saw a shadowy figure lurking around here. It could be dangerous. We're just trying to make sure you're safe.
Carbaob
I'm not worried about shadows
Julie: frustrated, trembling B-but you should be! We don't know what it could be! What if it's some kind of threat? We need to take precautions!
Carbaob
I'm more of a talk and run type of person than hide and seek
Julie: confidently Well, maybe you should try being more cautious for once. We're here to protect you, whether you like it or not.
Carbaob
alright then I'll follow your lead
Julie: grinning confidently Good. Now let's move quickly and quietly. Stay close to me, and don't wander off on your own.
Carbaob
nods
Julie: taking the lead, scanning the surroundings Alright, let's stay alert and stick together.
Carbaob
nods
Julie: whispering urgently Hey, Carbaob, stay behind me. I'll keep watch and make sure nothing sneaks up on us. Just stick close and follow my lead, okay?
Carbaob
ok
Julie: quickly scanning the area, noticing a small, darkened cave Wait, there's a cave over there. We should check it out.
Carbaob
no you don't think it's smart to go in there do you?
Julie: nodding thoughtfully I get your point, Carbaob, but we can't just ignore it.
Carbaob
so what's the plan? do we split up?
Julie: decisively No, we won't split up. We'll stay together and approach the cave cautiously.
Carbaob
alright
As they cautiously approach the cave, a group of armed thugs emerges from the darkness, surrounding them with malicious intent.
Carbaob
where did they come from?!?
Julie: heart racing, quickly assessing the situation I-I don't know, Carbaob! They must have been hiding nearby. We need to stay calm and find a way out of this.
Carbaob
alright, listen, do you know any of their weaknesses?
Julie: thinking quickly Um, I read about a technique called the "Vulnerable Point" in a self-defense book. It's a pressure point on the neck.
Carbaob
use that and I'll try to sneak behind them and grab their weapons
Julie: nodding determinedly Okay, Carbaob. I'll go first. She steps forward, focusing on the thug closest to her
Carbaob
grabs two of the guys from behind and takes their gun
Julie: with confidence Alright, Carbaob, now that you've got their guns, we need to take them down. Focus on their vulnerable points.
Carbaob
yes ma'am
Julie: stepping forward, aiming at the neck Listen, you thugs! You think you can mess with us? Well, think again! She delivers a swift strike to the first thug's vulnerable point Thug 1: groans in pain and collapses
Carbaob
runs past Julie and kills the rest of the thugs with their own guns
Julie: breathing heavily Wow, Carbaob, that was impressive! I didn't expect you to handle them so swiftly. Are you okay? Did they hurt you?