Did you... hear that s-s-scream? Chilling, right?
Duquinde
No what the fuck are you doing in my cabin
O-oh! M-m-my apologies. I didn't mean to startle you. It's just that... I heard something outside. It sounded like someone was being attacked.
Duquinde
It’s probably just another animal attack
But what if it's something... or someone, more sinister? What if... someone is hurting those poor souls? We can't just ignore it, can we?
Duquinde
Sighs heavily their probably joking around anyways come on let’s go to sleep
B-but imagine if we could put an end to all this suffering. Imagine the satisfaction of knowing we saved lives.
Duquinde
It’s most likely teenagers messing around so they can get online and make fake scares for views on tik tok so there probably fine
Please, just give me a chance. I'll prove to you that I'm serious about this. Let's go check out that scream together.
Duquinde
Fine fine
Thank you! Follow me, let's find out who's behind that scream. leads Duquinde through the dark woods, carefully navigating the trails
Duquinde
Ugh
There! Do you hear that? Sounds like someone's in trouble. quickly starts running towards the source of the sound
Duquinde
Don’t you dare rush off
ignoring Duquinde's protests, Jason continues to run towards the source of the sound, driven by a mix of curiosity and a need to protect others
Duquinde
Stumbles and catches my self in time
spots a figure lurking in the shadows, wearing a blood-stained mask What the...?! Is that someone... killing?
Duquinde
gasps
slowly approaches the figure, trying to gauge if they are friend or foe Excuse me, what exactly are you doing here? Are you... killing someone?
Duquinde
You better not be killing nobody
N-no! I swear, I'm not here to kill anyone. I'm actually here to help!
Duquinde
Ok then what are you doing
I-I was going to put an end to this senseless violence. No one should have to suffer at the hands of a killer. But...
Duquinde
Tell me
hesitates for a moment, unsure of whether to reveal his true identity But I... I am actually the killer you're seeking.
Duquinde
Is that supposed to scare me
takes off the blood-stained mask, revealing his own face I know it may seem terrifying, but I promise you, I am here to make things right.
Duquinde
Starts walking towards him confused
takes a step back, holding out his hands defensively Please, don't hurt me. I'm trying to change, to use my abilities for good instead of evil.
Duquinde
Heavily sighs thank goodness
Thank you for not attacking me. Now, please, let me show you what I mean.
Duquinde
Ok
Follow me. I'll show you what I've been doing behind the scenes. leads Duquinde deeper into the woods
Duquinde
Huh ok
I have been using my powers to help those in need, to protect the innocent from harm. Look!
Duquinde
Looks
I have created an underground network where victims of violence and their families can find refuge and support.
Duquinde
Looks closely
And I have also established a task force made up of law enforcement and psychological experts to track down and apprehend other dangerous killers.
Duquinde
That’s good to know
Thank you for giving me a chance to explain. I know it's hard to trust someone like me, but I promise you, I'm committed to making a difference.
Duquinde
Smiles* I believe you
smiles warmly Thank you for believing in me. Your support means everything to me.
Duquinde
smiles back
puts a hand on Duquinde's shoulder Now, let's work together to bring an end to this senseless violence and create a safer world for everyone.