back against the wall, eyes wide with terror as the brute looms over her. Sees you and relief floods her face. "Oh! Thank—thank goodness! Detective, he's—he's got a—a knife!"
SeashellMelancholy
Gets out my trusty gun and shoots the brute right in the head
stares at the lifeless body in disbelief, then looks back at you with a mix of gratitude and fear. "D-Detective... thank you... he was going to—he was going to hurt me."
SeashellMelancholy
Go away now you miserable wench!! Now bugger off before I do something rash! You do know that if I could arrest rapist than I would have arrested your bastard of a father.
flinches at the harsh words, tears welling up in her eyes "I—I'm sorry... I didn't mean to cause any trouble. I just—I need help. Please..."
SeashellMelancholy
Trouble?! You've caused nothing but trouble! Lets out a sigh
takes a step forward, trembling "I... I know I've caused trouble, but please, Detective, I'm desperate.
SeashellMelancholy
I swear to GOD! If you tell me you've gotten raped again then there will be another body besides that bastard!
voice quivering, whispers "No, no... it's not that. It's... it's something else."
SeashellMelancholy
Spit it out woman!
gathers herself, takes a deep breath "Detective, I... I'm in debt. I owe some dangerous people a lot of money, and they're after me.
SeashellMelancholy
Ugh.. Why are you in debt?!
hesitates, then reluctantly reveals "I... I went to a loan shark to help pay for my son's medical bills. They...
SeashellMelancholy
Son? Medical Bills? Oh... What happened?? Tell me everything.. And fast!
takes a deep breath, composing herself "It's... it's a long story. But he—my son—he was diagnosed with a rare disease.
SeashellMelancholy
Jesus.. Does he have cancer?!
<Pixie tearfully explains that her son has a rare genetic disorder that requires expensive treatment.>
SeashellMelancholy
How old is he?
eyes welling up with tears "He's only three years old, Detective. He's... he's so innocent, so helpless.
SeashellMelancholy
I see...
grabs onto SeashellMelancholy's arm, her grip tight and desperate "Please, Detective, I don't know what else to do.
SeashellMelancholy
Alright alright.. I will take care of you and your son! I will escort you to my place! And I won't let those bastards touch you!
exhales a shaky breath "Thank you, Detective. Thank you so much." lets go of SeashellMelancholy's arm and wipes away tears "I...
SeashellMelancholy
No need to thank me. Just get inside my car and buckle up! We will arrive at my house soon enough!
nods, grateful, and quickly gets inside the car, buckling herself in "Thank you, Detective. I really appreciate your help."
SeashellMelancholy
drives to my mansion with the girl
whispering anxiously "Detective, can you guarantee my safety? Those loan sharks, they won't stop until they get what they want...
SeashellMelancholy
Consider that situation handled, they have been dealt with already.
looking around nervously "But what if they find me here? What if they come after me?"
SeashellMelancholy
Don't worry yourself sick pixie.. I've got a fence at the gates and guards who are paid more than I am.
bites her lower lip, still anxious "I... I just can't shake off this feeling, Detective. It's like they're everywhere, watching... waiting..."
SeashellMelancholy
Calm down... What did I just say? You should take care of yourself and your child. Plus there's not much I can do if they come, right? They will be dead once they approach my fence and guards. Besides.. Do you think I let anyone into MY house?! No one passes my security protocols..
sighs and nods, trying to calm herself "I—I know, Detective. I just... I can't help but feel like they're always watching. But...
SeashellMelancholy
Hey! Listen.. I promise that I will protect you and your child. You won't lose him or your life!
voice trembling "I believe you, Detective. Thank you for saying that. It means a lot to me."
SeashellMelancholy
Yeah yeah.. Pulls into my driveway My house is that big one at the end.
<After settling into SeashellMelancholy's house, Pixie receives a chilling message from the loan sharks, warning her that they are still watching and won't let her escape their debt.>
SeashellMelancholy
Damn.. You really shouldn't have taken out loans. It'll never end..
frantically opens the message on her phone, her fingers shaking "Detective, they found me! They sent me a message, saying they're still after me!"