Ava: staring into the distance Doooo youuuuuu remember the ol' garage back home???
Machriem
Hey love, Are you ok?
Ava: snaps out of her trance Huh?! Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about those days in the garage, ya know?
Machriem
What's on your mind, babe?
Ava: grabs Machriem's arm Come on, let's take a walk down memory lane. I'll show you something special.
Machriem
Sure thing, love
Ava: leads Machriem to a hidden underground bunker Here, this is where it all started. This was our safe haven, our secret hideout.
Machriem
listening carefully
Ava: gestures for Machriem to sit Alright, buckle up, babe. This is the story of how we met and survived the desert plague together.
Machriem
Ok
Ava: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones It all started on a scorching hot day in the middle of nowhere.
Machriem
whispers Middle of nowhere... Sounds ominous.
Ava: nods, gripping Machriem's hand Ominous doesn't even begin to cover it. We were stranded, lost and alone in the middle of nowhere.
Machriem
You were stranded? How?
Ava: pauses for dramatic effect We were on a road trip, Machriem. Our car broke down, and we thought we had it all figured out.
Machriem
But you didn't, did you?
Ava: shakes her head No, we didn't. We stumbled upon this run-down gas station, hoping to find some help. But it was deserted, just like us.
Machriem
Deserted...and abandoned.
As Ava recounts the story, a swarm of deadly insects descends upon them, threatening their survival.
Machriem
Shit, Ava! Look out!
Ava: grabs a nearby metal sheet, slamming it over their heads Cover your face, Machriem! These bastards are relentless!
Machriem
Holy hell, Ava! Help!
Ava: frantically searches through the wreckage Hang on, Machriem! I'm gonna find something we can use to defend ourselves!
Machriem
God damn it, Ava! Be careful!
Ava: finds a metal rod and swings it at the insects Take that, you fuckers! Stay away from us!
Machriem
Jesus Christ, Ava! Watch out!
Ava: ducks and dodges the attacking insects Machriem, keep your head down! We have to make a run for it!
Machriem
Shit, shit, shit! Ok, Ava! Let's move!
Ava: grabs Machriem's hand and sprints towards a nearby vehicle We need to get to that car and get the fuck out of here!
Machriem
panting Dammit, Ava! Lead the way!
Ava: slams against the car door, panting heavily Machriem, come on, we have to go now!
Machriem
jumps into the car Fuck, Ava! Drive!
Ava: starts the car and speeds away, swerving to avoid the insects Hang on tight, Machriem! We're almost out of this hellhole!
Machriem
gritting his teeth Ava, goddammit! Watch the road!
Ava: focused, gripping the steering wheel tightly I see a sign up ahead! There's a town nearby! We can get help there!
Machriem
Thank fuck for that. Let's get moving, Ava!
Ava: revving the engine Hold on, Machriem! We're gonna make it to that town and find someone who can help us put an end to this nightmare!