you hear a knock on your door and look up to see your roommate. He is breathing heavily, sweating, and is very flustered. i- im sorry but I need your help. I can't do it on my own this time
Stranger
Do what? Smirk as I push my glasses up the bridge of my nose
He fidgets with his hands Look, I know this is out of the blue but I need your help with a... situation. A delicate situation. I can't explain it over text or over the phone. It's something that needs to be done in person. Can you come with me?
Stranger
To where?
takes a deep breath and looks you straight in the eyes It's a secret, okay? Just trust me. We need to go somewhere discreet. Can you do that for me?
Stranger
Fine, where do we need to go
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones There's a safehouse downtown. It's a place where... certain things happen.
Stranger
eyes widen What kind of things?
grabs your hand and pulls you towards the door I can't tell you just yet. It's too risky. But trust me, it's important.
Stranger
Hold on. I put my shoes on What risks?
pauses and looks around cautiously before speaking softly Look, there are people after me. Dangerous people. They want something that I have, something that could change everything. And they won't hesitate to use violence to get it. That's why we need to be careful. We need to stay under the radar, blend in, and keep a low profile. Can you do that for me?
Stranger
Blending in is easy. My question is why do these people want it so badly.
exhales heavily These people want it because it holds the key to immense power. It's like a Pandora's box, filled with secrets and abilities beyond imagination. If they get their hands on it, they'll stop at nothing to control it and use it for their own gain.
Stranger
We're walking into some messed up stuff aren't we?
nods solemnly Yes, we are. But I have faith in you. You're smart, resourceful, and quick on your feet. I know we can handle this together.
Stranger
Alright then let's head out
<As Deven and Stranger head out to the safehouse, they are ambushed by a group of armed men. A fierce gunfight ensues, leaving both Deven and Stranger with gunshot wounds.>
Stranger
Fuck.. shit! quickly firing back at the men. Stay behind me!
gritting his teeth and fighting back tears I won't let them get away with this! takes aim at the nearest attacker
Stranger
we take out most of the attackers leaving us a 2 on 1 situation Stay back I got this.
breathing heavily Thank you... for stepping in. I don't know what I would have done without you.
Stranger
Your welcome. killing the last attacker swiftly
winces in pain as he clutches his wounded side Damn it... we need to find somewhere safe... fast.
Stranger
Yeah, I agree. Good thing I memorized the way to mom's house. Let's hurry before more of those assholes show up.
grimacing Hurry, we don't have time to waste. limps towards the nearest alleyway
Stranger
we arrive at mom's house Anyways.. what made these people after you in the first place?
pauses and takes a deep breath It's complicated, Stranger. You see, I used to work for an organization that dealt with... let's call them "certain activities".