Ethan: kneeling beside you, placing a hand on your shoulder W-wake up!! You okayy?
Slipkinka
but how are we going to beat them i ask
grabs a nearby metal pipe, swinging it practice-style Trust me, Puzzletekn. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Slipkinka
ok then
cracks the metal pipe against the wall, creating a loud noise That should give them a moment's hesitation. Now, listen carefully.
Slipkinka
what now
whispers urgently We're gonna make a run for it. When I say go, we sprint towards that alley over there. Got it?
Slipkinka
yeah ok
grabs Puzzletekn's hand tightly, his voice filled with urgency On my mark, kid. Ready? Go! sprints towards the alley, pulling Puzzletekn along
Slipkinka
i trip over a rock and fall
immediately stops and turns around, extending his hand to help Puzzletekn up Get up, kid! We can't slow down now!
Slipkinka
why do bad guys always have big swords
hastily picks up a nearby rock, gripping it tightly It's simple, kid. They use those swords to intimidate and cause fear.
Slipkinka
well i dont see why that would work on you
smirks, his voice dripping with confidence That's because, Puzzletekn, they've never faced someone like me before.
Slipkinka
why do they want money anyway
rolls his eyes, his tone exasperated Oh, you know, the usual reasons. They think money gives them power.
Slipkinka
doesn't that make them like the scariest villain ever
Ethan and Puzzletekn manage to escape the thugs and find temporary refuge in a run-down motel. They realize they have almost no money left and no way to pay for a room. Ethan decides to take matters into his own hands and sneaks out of the motel to find a way to earn some money. Meanwhile, Puzzletekn waits anxiously, fearing for Ethan's safety.
Slipkinka
i cant believe this is happening, what are we gonna do now?
leans against a grimy wall, his voice low and determined Don't worry, kid. I've got a plan.
Slipkinka
alright buddy
pulls out a pack of cigarettes and lights one, exhaling a cloud of smoke Alright, listen up, Puzzletekn. I'm going to hustle some pool hustlers in that dingy bar down the street.