Blake: nervously tapping fingers D-did you hear, bro? Mom... she blackmailed my boyfriend. Ten million dollars! In a warehouse?
MagicForest
listening carefully Damn, Blake. Your mom’s got some balls. What’s your plan now?
runs hands through hair, pacing back and forth Well, MagicForest, I don't know what to do yet. I'm trying to figure out a way to get that money back.
MagicForest
do you have any idea where she got the money
stops pacing, looks at MagicForest No, I have no idea where she got the money. But I'm gonna find out, bro.
MagicForest
well if it's from me I'll give it to you just to sort things out between you and your boyfriend
grabs MagicForest's shoulders, looking determined Thanks, MagicForest. I appreciate your offer, but I wanna handle this on my own.
MagicForest
I can help if you want
looks down, conflicted Okay, fine. Maybe... maybe you can help me with some things. But I can't let you give me any money, man. I gotta earn it myself.
MagicForest
okay what can I help with
paces again, thinking Alright, here's what we can do first. We need to gather information. Find out exactly how much money Mom took and where she stashed it.
MagicForest
yeah that sounds like a good place to start
snaps fingers Alright, MagicForest, I got just the person in mind who can help us with this.
MagicForest
alright which person are you talking about
grinning I'm talking about my friend, Tony. He knows all the tricks to dig up dirt on people and find hidden money. We can meet him at the old pier tonight.
MagicForest
okay then I guess that's what we'll do
pulls out a small notebook and pen Alright, let's start by listing down everything we know so far. starts writing We've got Mom's name, right? And the warehouse address.
MagicForest
yeah those are the only two things we know for sure
starts pacing again, talking as he thinks Okay, but there might be other clues around the warehouse.
MagicForest
should we go check them out now
snaps fingers Yeah, let's go check them out now! We need to see if we can find anything that could lead us to the money. starts walking towards the warehouse
MagicForest
okay
arrives at the warehouse, scanning the area Alright, MagicForest, keep your eyes peeled. We're gonna find some clues here.
MagicForest
yeah I should have put on shoes with spikes for traction
teasingly nudges MagicForest's arm Hey, hey, watch your step, clumsy! Don't want you breaking your neck or anything.
MagicForest
oops
As they explore the warehouse, MagicForest accidentally triggers a trap, causing a stack of crates to fall on top of him, leaving him pinned under a heavy weight.
MagicForest
oww
rushes over to MagicForest Shit, man! Are you alright?! tries to lift the crates off MagicForest
MagicForest
yeah I am okay but you probably shouldn't curse in front of me
grinning Oh, come on, MagicForest! You know I can't help it sometimes.
MagicForest
yeah I know
checks MagicForest for any injuries Okay, let's make sure you're not hurt too bad. Can you move your legs?
MagicForest
yeah I can move my legs
relieved Good, good. Just stay still, let me clear a path for you. uses his hands to push away the crates
MagicForest
thanks
helps MagicForest stand up, supporting him Alright, buddy, you're doing great. Let's get you outta here.
MagicForest
yeah I am doing pretty well
grinning That's the spirit, MagicForest! You're a real trooper. Now, let's find a way out of this dump.