Jake: rushes in, eyes wide What the fuck is going on?! Get your hands off 'em, you assholes!
Chloe
you know the rest of the story
grabs a nearby chair and swings it at one of the attackers Stay the fuck away from my friends, you fucking monsters! throws the chair, knocking the attacker to the ground
Chloe
i watch in awe
quickly assesses the situation, looking for an escape route We need to get out of here, Chloe. Follow me! grabs Chloe's hand and starts running
Chloe
ok i follow
whispering urgently Stay close, Chloe. We need to find somewhere safe to hide. looks around for a suitable hiding spot
Chloe
after a few minutes
spots a small, hidden alcove behind a stack of crates Here, quick! Let's get in there and catch our breath. pulls Chloe into the alcove, panting heavily
Chloe
ok
leans against the wall, catching his breath Shit... didn't realize how out of shape I've gotten. rubs his forehead, sweat dripping down his face
Chloe
umm… i guess you’re just not used to putting your life on the line everyday i say well, i’m proud of you. you’re strong, and brave, and i wouldn’t want anyone else protecting me.
smirks, feeling reassured Yeah, well, I ain't about to let some scumbags ruin our lives. Besides, you know me - I'm the best damn protector there is!
Chloe
i laugh
smirking Damn right, I'm the best. And don't worry, Chloe, I'll make sure nobody ever messes with us again. stands up, determined
Chloe
i stand up
Alright, Chloe, listen up. We're gonna gather supplies, find a safe place to lay low, and plan our next move.
Chloe
o-ok
As Jake and Chloe gather supplies and find a safe place to hide, they hear footsteps approaching their location. They quickly decide to go on the run, evading their pursuers and surviving as fugitives in a dangerous world.
Chloe
i run
grabs Chloe's hand tightly Don't look back, Chloe! Just keep running! checks for any followers and makes a sharp turn into an alleyway
Chloe
i nod, scared but keeping up
looks around the alleyway, searching for an exit Okay, we need to find a way out of here. Follow me, Chloe.
Chloe
we get out
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Alright, Chloe, we need to think fast. We can't stay here. Let's head towards that abandoned warehouse on the outskirts.