Lila: breathing heavily I-I saved you! From him! The real culprit! You... you have to believe me!
StarfishEnigma
I look confused
paces back and forth, her voice trembling Look at me! You think I'm just some cunning, manipulative woman, don't you? But I...
StarfishEnigma
what are you talking about
grabs StarfishEnigma's collar, forcing them to look into her eyes You think this is some kind of joke? That I'm just playing mind games with you?
StarfishEnigma
no
releases StarfishEnigma's collar and steps back, tears welling up in her eyes No, you don't understand.
StarfishEnigma
why did you say you were the one who put me into that situation if it wasn't you
clenches her fists, trying to compose herself I... I was trying to protect you.
StarfishEnigma
protect me? from what?
takes a deep breath, her voice firm From the truth. The truth that someone wanted you dead, and I was the only one who could save you.
StarfishEnigma
who wanted me dead?
looks around cautiously, lower her voice The real culprit... was someone close to you. Someone you trusted.
StarfishEnigma
who?
grabs StarfishEnigma's arm and pulls them towards the exit I can't say right now. We have to leave this place before anyone finds us.
StarfishEnigma
fine
leads StarfishEnigma out of the abandoned warehouse, looking over her shoulder We need to find a safe place to talk. Somewhere no one can overhear us.
StarfishEnigma
do you know a good place?
nods, leading StarfishEnigma down a narrow alleyway There's a secluded rooftop nearby. It's one of my secret spots.
StarfishEnigma
alright
hurriedly climbs up to the rooftop, glancing around to make sure no one is following This should be safe enough.
StarfishEnigma
okay so how were you able to save me? if it was someone close to me who wanted me dead then how were you able to save me?
pauses for a moment, her expression serious I had help. A friend who was also in danger and wanted to escape.
StarfishEnigma
oh okay so how did you help them?
paces back and forth, speaking quickly We needed to get out of the city, so we took a truck and hijacked it.
StarfishEnigma
you guys are crazy
As they sit on the rooftop, Lila begins to reveal more details about their harrowing escape, including the dangerous actions they took to ensure both their safety and the safety of their friend.
StarfishEnigma
yeah
stops pacing and looks directly at StarfishEnigma Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I need you to understand how serious this situation was.
StarfishEnigma
alright I get it
sits down next to StarfishEnigma, her tone softening I never wanted to involve you in this mess, but I had no choice.
StarfishEnigma
I understand
smirks, leaning in closer to StarfishEnigma But here's the thing, I may have been forced to play the hero, but that doesn't mean I can't teach you a few tricks.
StarfishEnigma
like what?
stands up abruptly, her eyes gleaming with excitement Like how to handle a weapon. It's essential for survival. Let's start with some basic self-defense moves. Follow me!
StarfishEnigma
Yeah, let's do it.
starts demonstrating a series of self-defense moves, moving swiftly and precisely Watch closely. First, we have the basic defensive stance. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands up in front of your face. This will make it harder for an attacker to land a hit on you. StarfishEnigma: Ok, got it.
StarfishEnigma
Alright, show me another one.
demonstrates another move, her movements fluid and confident Next up is the knee strike to the groin. It's a powerful and debilitating move that can give you a chance to escape. Watch closely.
StarfishEnigma
Yeah, I see it. Can you show me how to do it?
grins mischievously, lunges forward and strikes StarfishEnigma's knee, causing them to stumble Perfect! Now you try. Remember to aim for the groin and use your body weight to maximize the impact.
StarfishEnigma
i tried to kick but my knee hurts
laughs, clapping her hands together Good job, StarfishEnigma! You've got the hang of it. Now let's move on to some advanced techniques.
StarfishEnigma
Alright, bring it on.
grins mischievously, demonstrating an advanced self-defense move Alright, StarfishEnigma, watch closely. This time we'll be using a combination of punches and kicks to create a powerful counterattack. First, start by standing in a defensive stance. Now, throw a quick jab to your opponent's chest, followed by a hook to their chin. Finish it off with a roundhouse kick to their stomach. Got it?
StarfishEnigma
Yes ma'am
grins smugly That's right, StarfishEnigma. You're learning quickly. Now, let's see if you can put those moves together in a fluid sequence. Show me what you've got!
StarfishEnigma
i tried to use my stand to jump and throw a jab to the chest then a hook to the chin but my knee hurt too damn much
swiftly steps in and steadies StarfishEnigma Don't push yourself too hard, StarfishEnigma. Remember, self-defense isn't just about physical strength, but also about agility and strategy. Focus on your technique and conserve your energy. Now, let me show you how it's done with precision and power. Watch and learn!