Jake: clutching coin U-usser, there's something I need to tell you... about the accident... it w-wasn't just an accident...
BattleTrain
what do you mean it wasn’t an accident?
takes a deep breath, looks away Well, uh... I heard from some friends that the guy who hit you... he was drunk. Yeah, can you believe that?
BattleTrain
wait so because the guy was drunk, i crashed into him and broke my leg?
No, no! That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying that the guy was drunk, and he didn't even see you coming!
BattleTrain
he didn’t see me?
No, user! He didn't see you, and he didn't care! He just... he just ran right into you without even slowing down! Can you believe that?
BattleTrain
so am I going to be in a wheelchair forever?
puts a hand on BattleTrain's shoulder Hey, hey, don't say that. It's gonna be okay, user. We'll get through this together.
BattleTrain
how?
pauses, thinking Okay, listen up, user. We're gonna make sure you recover from this. I'll do whatever it takes, okay?
BattleTrain
thank you
grabs his phone Alright, first things first, we gotta find the best doctor in town. Someone who can fix you up real quick.
BattleTrain
but before we do that… why didn’t you call the police on him?
puts his phone down, sighs Look, user, I didn't call the police because... well, because...
BattleTrain
because?
Because... because the guy was connected. You know, part of some shady organization or something. I didn't want to involve the police and make things worse for you.
BattleTrain
oh… well thank you
stands up abruptly Alright, enough moping around! We need to get you out of here and into a hospital ASAP. Let's get moving, user!
BattleTrain
moves slower than usual
grabs BattleTrain's arm, helping them stand Come on, user! We can't waste any time. We need to get you to a doctor right now!
BattleTrain
o-okay they slowly walk outside
As they walk outside, Jake notices a group of thugs approaching them, clearly looking for trouble.
BattleTrain
Jake, who are they?
steps in front of BattleTrain, shielding them Stay behind me, user. These guys don't look friendly.
BattleTrain
peeks over Jake’s shoulder Jake, I think they want to hurt us…
grits his teeth, flexes his muscles Look, boys, I don't want any trouble. Just walk away and leave these two alone. Thug Leader: laughs Oh, come on, buddy. We ain't gonna mess with nobody. We just wanna have some fun, that's all.
BattleTrain
frightened Jake…
cracks his knuckles, determined Alright, listen up, you punks. I ain't gonna repeat myself again. Get lost before things get ugly. Thug Leader: smirks Oh, look at you, all tough and stuff. You think you can protect these two? You're just a big talker, buddy.
BattleTrain
scared Jake…
throws a punch at the thug leader, landing a solid hit Take that, you coward! And don't you dare touch them! grabs BattleTrain's hand and pulls them towards the car Come on, user, we need to get out of here before more show up!
BattleTrain
o-okay they drive off
looks over at BattleTrain, concerned You okay back there, user? Any pain or anything?