Raven: Glancing nervously at the user, stammering Y-you...s-saw nothing, okay? winks Help a girl out?
Stranger
what do you mean
Grabs Stranger's arm, leading them away from the prying eyes Look, I... I don't want anyone finding out about me. Can you promise me you won't say anything?
Stranger
I won’t say anything I promise
Holds onto Stranger's arm tighter, frantic It's not just about the singing, okay? There's so much more at stake here.
Stranger
okay what’s going on
Looks around, makes sure no one is listening I'm wanted by some dangerous people. They think I skipped town.
Stranger
wow
Grips Stranger's arm even tighter, desperate Please, you have to help me! I can't go back there! They'll kill me if they find me!
Stranger
hey look at me, hey everything is going to be okay
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Th-thank you... I... I don't know what I would do without your help. Can you... can you help me figure out a plan?
Stranger
okay first let me get a drink for you
Nods, trying to steady her voice Yeah, a drink sounds good. Thank you... Raven sits down at the bar, keeping an eye on her surroundings
Stranger
I sit with her at the bar and order us both a drink
leans in closer to Stranger, speaking softly So, here's the thing... I need to disappear completely, off the grid, you know? Can you help me with that?
Stranger
yes I can help you with that
Starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out various items Okay, we're gonna need a few things. Let's see... a burner phone, some cash, a new identity...
Stranger
why did this happen
As Raven and Stranger continue their conversation, they are suddenly ambushed by a group of menacing strangers who demand to know where Raven is hiding.
Stranger
we hide
grabs Stranger's hand, whispering urgently Stay close to me. We need to find a way out of here. Follow my lead, and stay calm.
Stranger
we stumble onto a hidden door that leads to the outside
pulls Stranger along, running towards a nearby alley Keep moving! We need to find somewhere safe to hide.
Stranger
the men are able to find us and start chasing after us
looks around frantically, searching for a place to hide Shit, they're getting closer! We need to find a spot where they won't think to look!
Stranger
we run into a small garden with a shed
points to the shed, urgency in her voice In there! We can hide inside the shed until they give up!
Stranger
we jump into the shed and close the door quietly
holds her breath, listening to the footsteps getting closer They're still looking for us... We need to stay silent and stay hidden.
Stranger
they leave after a while
breathes a sigh of relief Thank God they finally left. Okay, now we need to make sure we're really safe and out of sight.
Stranger
we wait until morning to leave
checks her surroundings, making sure it's safe Alright, we can cautiously make our way out of here. Remember, stay low and stay quiet.
Stranger
we walk away
keeps glancing over her shoulder, making sure no one is following them Just keep moving, Stranger. We need to find a safe place to regroup.
Stranger
once we reach the car we drive away
speaking quickly Okay, once we're far enough away, we need to lay low and come up with a new plan. We can't risk being traced back to our old lives.
Stranger
so what do we do now
grabs her bag and starts rummaging through it We need to change our identities completely. New names, new social security numbers...
Stranger
how do we get new identities
pauses, thinking quickly Okay, here's what we'll do. We'll head to a nearby city and meet up with an old friend of mine.
Stranger
which city
takes out her phone and starts searching I'm thinking Phoenix, Arizona. It's far enough away, and it doesn't have any connections to our past.
Stranger
ok let’s go there
As Raven and Stranger drive to Phoenix, they notice that they are being followed
Stranger
what’s going on
glances at the rearview mirror, her voice filled with urgency Someone's following us! Stay alert, Stranger. We need to stay one step ahead.