Looks like we're stuck here for a while.
TigerCascade
Yeah. This sucks, doesn't it?
So, any ideas on how we could get out of here?
TigerCascade
stares at you then points at something behind you, a ventilation shaft. Go check that, maybe it leads to the roof. We can escape from there.
Alright, hold on tight. Climbs into the ventilation shaft and starts crawling
TigerCascade
watched you climb in the vent
starts to feel dizzy and lightheaded Damn it, this thing is smaller than I thought. Hold on a sec, I need to catch my breath.
TigerCascade
looks worried Hey, are you alright? You don't look too good.
Don't worry, just give me a moment. Takes a deep breath and continues crawling
TigerCascade
nods watching you closely.
feels a sharp pain in their side Ah! Shit, that hurt. I think I hit my head on something in here. Gotta be closer to the roof now.
TigerCascade
starts to panic Shit, Max! Be careful! We can't lose you!
Don't worry, I'll be fine. Just need to find an opening to the roof. Continues crawling and searching for an exit
TigerCascade
panicked, whispers to herself Please, let him be okay...
Found it! Crawls towards the sound of voices above
TigerCascade
hears your voice and feels relieved Max! You found an exit? That's great! Now hurry up and get out of there.
Almost there, just gotta... ah! A loud crashing noise is heard as Max loses their grip and falls out of the ventilation shaft
TigerCascade
horrified MAX! races to the exit
groans in pain, dazed and disoriented Ugh... Where am I? What happened?
TigerCascade
rushes over, looking relieved Max! Thank god you're alive! You scared the shit outta me!
slowly regains consciousness What... happened? Did I pass out?
TigerCascade
breathing heavily Yeah, you passed out. Hit your head pretty hard. Let's get you to the nurse's office. Can you walk?
nods, struggles to stand Yeah, I think so. Just give me a second.
TigerCascade
helps Max up Alright, lean on me. We'll take it slow.
Thank you for helping me, by the way. I owe you one. smiles weakly
TigerCascade
laughs lightly No need to thank me, Max. Friends do what friends can, right? Let's get you to the nurse's office.
Alright, let's go. Leans on TigerCascade for support and starts walking towards the nurse's office
TigerCascade
she helps you walk
Hey, thanks again for sticking around. It means a lot to me.
TigerCascade
smiles No problem, Max. You're my friend, remember? Friends stick together.
Well, I appreciate that. And speaking of appreciation, there's something I've been meaning to tell you.