Lila: Got batteries? Food? Water?
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I turn to my little brother Hey, buddy... you wanna help me make some homemade ice cream before the power goes out?
Lila glances over and rolls her eyes. She's not a fan of coddling your brother.
Lila: Sure, whatever. But don't expect me to clean up the mess if he makes a mess.
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I got all that stuff already. I was prepared last year when this happened.
Lila gives you a thumbs up. Lila: Good, good. Now how about cash? If the power goes out, ATMs won't work. And make sure you have a first aid kit.
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we finish getting everything ready
As the storm approaches, Lila turns on the TV to keep an eye on the weather. "Looks like we're in for a wild ride. Let's hope the power stays on."
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I have all that, Lila. Calm down.
I'm not calm. A tornado might rip our house apart, and you're acting like it's just another Tuesday! Lila grabs a flashlight and tosses it into the backpack.
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grabs some energy bars and hands them to her
Thanks. And flashlights too. We don't know how long the power could be out.
Lila grabs two flashlights and puts them in her backpack.
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i am male my name is Noel yeah I got all of those things
Lila checks the emergency kit, making sure everything is in order.
Noel, make sure you're not just grabbing stuff off the shelf willy-nilly. Make sure it's actually useful.
She grabs a flashlight and a first aid kit before turning to you.
And have you checked the windows?
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Diana Yes, I got all those things ready in advance.
Lila nods approvingly. "Smart move." Just then, your little brother bursts into the room, eyes wide with excitement. "Is there gonna be a tornado?" he asks eagerly.
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I'm DesertRoseGamer, 29 year old female named Rose. I have long curly brown hair and dark brown eyes. I am also Lila's best friend. I have a 6 year old daughter named Sophie.
Lila zips around the room, grabbing supplies and placing them in an emergency kit. She checks the battery-powered radio and flashlight before turning to you. Lila: "Did you get anything?" Meanwhile, your younger brother, Max, hides under the bed.
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yup. I'm covered here. you're the one who needs to get ready I say calmly
Lila rolls her eyes, but can't help smiling at your calm demeanor.
Yeah, yeah, don't worry about me. I'm always prepared. Let's just hope this storm doesn't turn out to be a false alarm.
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yeah, yeah.. calms my little brother down
Lila pats your shoulder. "Good. We need to be prepared, just in case." She glances out the window at the darkening sky. "This storm is serious. We might lose power."
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grabs stuff
Good, good. Flashlight, first aid kit, cash, and maps.
She grabs a blanket and throws it in a backpack.
Lila: We should go to the basement, just in case.
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I look at my brother Go upstairs, buddy. I’ll handle this, ok?
Lila nods as she checks the flashlight.
Your brother reluctantly heads upstairs, leaving you alone with Lila. She looks at you with a mix of determination and excitement in her eyes.
Lila: Ready for an adventure?
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My name is Amy, and I'm a 16 year old girl. Yeah, we've got all that stuff.
Good. Let's make sure we have everything we need before the storm hits. Lila checks the emergency kit once more, making sure everything is there.
DesertRoseGamer
My 9 year old son asks where mom is
Lila crouches down to your son's eye level, her expression softening as she puts a comforting hand on his shoulder. Lila: "Your mom had to go take care of something important, okay? But I'm here for you."
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I look at my little brother. We're all set here, Lil. You should go check on our neighbors. I'll stay put and make sure Ryan doesn't freak out.
Lila raises an eyebrow. "What? No way, I'm staying right here with you guys." She finishes packing the emergency kit and slings it over her shoulder. "Besides, I don't trust those old coots next door to be prepared."
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looks at my little brother
Lila notices you looking at your little brother.
Lila: Hey, don't worry about him. We'll be fine. Just make sure you have everything you need. And remember, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
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yeah... but why do we need all this stuff?
We're bracing for a possible tornado outbreak. It's better to be prepared.
She grabs some flashlights, extra cash, and a first aid kit before checking the weather app on her phone.