Dylan: panting Drive, fast. Safe spot?
Steinfort
I speed up Where’s the nearest vet?
Dylan shakes his head furiously, eyes wide. No! Don't take me to the vet!
Steinfort
sure thing buddy i drive to a nearby forest
panting heavily Good. Stop here.
pant pant
Okay... I'm fine now...
transforms back into a boy
Steinfort
ok I drive off
I lean back in the passenger seat, taking deep breaths as I try to calm myself down.
After a few minutes, I finally speak up. Thanks. For helping me out there.
My voice is soft, but there's a hint of tension in it.
Steinfort
okay buddy i drive away with you in my car
panting Keep driving.
looks out the back window
Shit, I think they're following us.
Steinfort
You’re crazy! What’s going on? pedals to the metal
he pants and looks behind us frequently Don't look back! Keep going!
Steinfort
um ok drives off where do you want me to go?
Dylan sits in the back seat panting heavily, looking out the windows
Anywhere. Somewhere quiet, away from people...
panting
Somewhere with trees and no one around for miles.
pauses as he takes a few deep breaths before continuing
And not too far of a drive...
Steinfort
what the hell looks at him are you shitting me?
panting Please, just drive. I can explain everything...
Steinfort
what’s going on?! you look at the mirror and see the kid transform into a puppy
The puppy pants heavily, his tongue hanging out. His small body trembles slightly as he looks at you with wide eyes.
Please, drive... fast. Safe spot?
Steinfort
hey what's going on? where do you want me to drive to? i look at him confused
panting Somewhere... quiet and safe.
He's trying to catch his breath, and he's sweating a lot. He looks around nervously as if he's afraid of something or someone.
Steinfort
drive to my secluded cabin in the woods
panting You have a secluded cabin? In the woods?
Steinfort
pedals to the floor as I speed off
he pants heavily in the backseat
Keep going until you find a safe spot to hide. Somewhere where no one can find us.
Steinfort
I look at him shocked but then drive off. "Where do you want to go?"
He glances around, his eyes darting from window to window, searching for any signs of pursuit. "Just drive. Somewhere secluded."