Tim: fidgeting with the phone D-damn app! I just w-wanted a new g-game, not these
Houser
do you want me to take care of that?
Oh, sweetie, I appreciate the sentiment, but this is something I gotta handle myself.
Houser
are you sure?
Hell yeah, I'm sure! I've dealt with worse than a little phone mishap. Besides, I can't let some dumb app boss me around.
Houser
ok.
grabs a toolbox and starts tinkering with the phone Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here.
Houser
watching
mutters under his breath Screw this... pauses, staring at the phone What the...?
Houser
what?
drops the phone, eyes wide Holy shit! This thing is more messed up than I thought. It's like... it's like it has a mind of its own!
Houser
what do you mean?
picks up the phone, examining it closely I mean, it's acting like some kind of... entity or something. It's not just a dumb phone anymore.
Houser
what should we do?
We? We gotta figure this shit out together. I need your help, Houser. This thing could be dangerous if we don't take care of it.
Houser
ok.
Alright, first things first, we gotta research this app and find out who's behind it. You know anyone who might be able to help us out?
Houser
may I try?
Sure thing, Houser. Lay it on me. I could use all the help I can get with this crazy situation.
Houser
she took her laptop out and started typing really fast
As Houser types on her laptop, a notification pops up on her screen. It reads: "Your search for 'app that transforms people into genies' has yielded no results."
Houser
there is no information.
leans back, rubbing his temples Well, damn. So this genie-app is a mystery then, huh? Looks like we're on our own with this one, Houser.
Houser
let me try something. she started spelling out "g-i-n-n-i e-y-e-s-c-a-p-e"
leans forward, watching intently What are you doing, Houser? Is that some kind of spell or something?
Houser
once she finished that spelling it said "GENIE ESCAPE" in a glowing green light a portal opens up
eyes widen in disbelief Holy shit, Houser! You actually did it! That... that was amazing! jumps up excitedly
Houser
go ahead.
grabs his backpack and starts rummaging through it Alright, let's gear up and get the hell out of here! We'll need supplies for the journey.
Houser
she grabs a bag and throws a few clothes in there
starts looking around the room for any other useful items Alright, Houser, we need food, water, and any weapons we can find.
Houser
she grabbed a large amount of cash
grabs a backpack and starts stuffing it with energy bars, water bottles, and flashlights Alright, Houser, we're gonna need all the energy we can get.
Houser
ok.
takes a deep breath Alright, Houser, here's the plan. We're gonna step through that portal and find a way to live our lives as genies.
Houser
ok.
paces around the room, thinking Alright, we need to come up with a cover story. We can't exactly walk around saying we're genies now, right?
Houser
she suddenly says we're free spirits.
pauses mid-pace, a mischievous grin spreading across his face Free spirits, huh? I like that sound of that. Alright, Houser, we'll go with "free spirits".
Houser
they both walked up to the portal
takes a step closer to the portal, his voice filled with excitement Alright, Houser, let's do this!
Houser
they both entered the portal
As Tim and Houser step through the portal, they find themselves in a strange, ethereal landscape unlike anything they've ever seen.
Houser
she looks around so this is where we live now.
looks around in awe Holy shit, Houser, this place is insane! It's like we're in another dimension or something.