Bringing back one of my older RPs, since I'm out of ideas and I needed something to get me active again.

(ah welcome back.)

Aurelia: *She'd sigh, glancing at the photo and back at the surrounding area* "They could have given me more to go off on."

You stand before a recently condemned building in the industrial district. You think it used to be a car factory?

Aurelia: "I probably shouldn't go in...oh hell with it." *She'd search for any open entrances*

There seems to be a back entrance that isn't sealed.

Aurelia: "Bingo." *She'd slowly creep inside*

The factory seems abandoned...
...but you can hear two people arguing in the supervisor's office.

Aurelia: *She'd freeze* "Shit."

They don't seem to have noticed you yet... maybe you can eavesdrop?

Aurelia: *She'd ease close to the door, trying to listen in*

"You better hold up your end of the deal, Jonas, or the boss is going to kill us both."

"Calvin, it's under control. I'll deal with the witness. No mistakes this time."

"...I'm trusting you on this. If we have another incident, people will get suspicious."

Aurelia: *Her eyes would widen as she began to record the conversation*

The man named Jonas exits the office and heads down a hallway.

Aurelia: *She'd hide behind the door, watching him leave as she snapped a quick photo* "Hm."

Calvin remains in the office, sorting through some papers.

"Don't know why I'm still doing this shit..."

Aurelia: *She'd sigh, beginning to walk away as she stepped on something* "Oh f**k."

Calvin pauses. His hand goes to his side.
"Who's there?"

Aurelia: *She'd hide under a piece of rubble. Holding her breath*

Calvin steps out of the office and looks around, gun in hand.
"...just come out from wherever you're hiding and I won't hurt you."

Aurelia: *She'd bite on her cheek, trying her best not to make any noise*

At one point Calvin wanders off to search a different section of the factory.

Aurelia: *she'd slowly emerged, walking carefully but hastily*

Seems you could either risk checking that office or head straight for the exit.

Aurelia: "Just one peek.."

The office awaits.

(I'm getting episode vibes lol)

Aurelia: *She'd walk into the office, looking around*

There are some papers on the desk and a bookcase lining the back wall.

Aurelia: *She'd rush over to the papers, skimming it as she looked out into the hallway*

Most of these seem to be involving the Department of Public Safety and the building's future. One piece of paper is a handwritten letter, yet to be sent.

Aurelia: *She'd grab the stack, tucking it under her arm*

Calvin can be heard returning... better hurry.

Aurelia: *She'd finish, checking the drawers of the desk* "Okay, let's go."

One of the desk drawers has a key.

Aurelia: *she'd quickly grab it, running off*

You escape the factory, but Calvin notices you leave.
"...what the-"

Aurelia: "Hm." *She'd inspect the key*

The key is very unique looking... wonder what it's for.

Aurelia: "Guess I'll bring this to the client."

...you come to the realization that you have no idea who the 'client' is due to the fact that you were anonymously hired.

Aurelia: "And never mind." *She'd continue to look at the key, amused*

Perhaps the key was for something in the office.

Aurelia: "If I go back in there, there's a really good chance I'll get shot."

...perhaps it's best to come back later.

Aurelia: *She'd tuck the key in her pocket, sitting in her car*

Eventually the one known as Jonas is seen exiting the factory and driving away.

Aurelia: "Hm." *She'd start following him*

Jonas stops at a small house on the outskirts of town. He sighs and heads inside.

Aurelia: *She'd stay in her car, observing quietly*

...from what you can see, it seems he has a daughter.

Aurelia: *She'd snap a quick photo*

You've got a photo of Jonas' daughter now. Oh boy.

Aurelia: *She'd glance at the picture, sighing* "I don't think this is going to help."

...you could blackmail Jonas with this photo.

Aurelia: *She'd smirk, getting out the car as she knocked on the door*

Jonas opens the door.
"...can I help you?"

Aurelia: *She'd flash the photo* "Answer my questions and I'll keep this hidden."

"I- wh-"

Aurelia: "Well?"

"...fine."

Aurelia: "Now we're getting somewhere. Do you know who this girl is?" *she'd show him the ripped photograph*

"...Natalie Morgan, video journalist."

Aurelia: "And who was the man in the office?"

"That was Calvin."

"And what were you both doing in a condemned factory?"

"We work there. We're cleaning out the place before demolition."

"The conversation you two had doesn't sound like cleaning"

"...that's different."

Aurelia: "So who's the head of this operation?"

“Don’t know his name. He operates out of some underground facility.”

"Does this girl have anything to do with the factory?"

“She showed up to video it. Saw some things she shouldn’t have.”

"Is that why she's missing?"

“Boss captured her. Going to execute her.”

"So she's still alive. Are you in contact with this 'boss'?"

“Nope. When he needs me, he gets Calvin to relay his orders.”

"I need you to get Calvin to talk to me."

“How?”

"That's for you to worry about. Find a way."

(Hey would you ever want to continue the old rp?😁

“…okay.”

(Sure

"I'll hear from you." *She'd walk away*

(I'll start off in memechat

"...right-"

"Oh! And if you were to tell anyone about our conversation, you won't have to worry about your boss coming after you." *She'd smile, going into her car*

Jonas blinks and goes back into his house.

*She'd drive off* "That went well."

Now, you suppose, it's time to find Calvin.

*She'd drive back to the site, tucking a handgun in her jacket pocket*

There's still a car here, so Calvin probably hasn't left yet.

*She'd quietly sneak into the building, holding the small handgun at her side*

Calvin can be seen in the supervisor's office.

*She'd enter the office* "Calvin, right?"

Calvin looks up.
"...what the..?"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Aurelia."

"...why are you here?"

"I have some questions that need answering. So how about we get started?"

"Why should I answer your questions?"

"Seems as you're missing a stack of papers."

"...you're the one that broke in earlier."

"Maybe."

"...what do you want to know?"

"Where is your boss holding this girl?"

"...in the facility."

"Is there an adress?"

"Of course not."

"Then you are going to lead me there."

"Can't. Someone- I assume you- nicked the key."

"This key?" *She'd place it on the desk*

"...yes."

"Good! We're getting somewhere. Take me to the place where he's holding her."

"...I don't know the specific location. I can just get you down there."
Calvin picks up the key.

*She'd snatch the key back* "Well then get me there. Till then, you're not getting this."

Calvin takes a book off the back bookshelf, revealing a hidden lock.
"...we're here. Gimme the key."

"Fine." *She'd hand the key to him*

Calvin turns the key in the lock, revealing a hidden door.

"Woah.."

"Let's just go... if anyone sees us they'll shoot us both."

"No, no. I'm going to complete this job."

“…fine.”

"Are you coming or not?" *She'd take a step inside*

Calvin sighs and follows.
Footsteps are heard behind the two.

*She'd look behind her, her heart racing*

It’s… Jonas.
“…if you two get caught they’ll be after me soon enough. I’m helping.”

"Oh good! More the merrier."

Calvin leads the way through the facility. Jonas shoots out the security cameras as they go.

*She'd shiver, swiftly exhaling*

Eventually a ‘detention center’ is reached. There are plenty of cells.

"Oh my god.."

“…she’s in one of these, I assume.”

*She'd glance at the photo, looking into the cages* "That one looks like her."

The girl is unconscious and looks like she’s been beaten up.

"Is there any way to unlock this?"

Jonas nods at a keycard reader.

"I'm assuming one of you have a keycard?"

“…no.”

Calvin shakes his head.

"Okay...maybe I could hijack it. Seems like it's electronic."

“Be my guest.”

*She'd take out a small keypad, typing quickly*

Jonas watches.

"And...done!"

The cell opens.

*She'd run inside, gently shaking her* "Natalie?"

Natalie blinks awake.
“D-don’t hurt me-“

"No, no. I'm here to get you out of here."

“…o-okay…”

"Are you okay to walk?"

Natalie nods and struggles to her feet.

*She'd wrap her arm around her waist for stability* "You two mind lending a hand?"

Calvin lends a hand. Jonas is protecting the group so he takes Calvin’s gun.

"Let's get out of here quickly."

Calvin nods. The group hurries out of the facility.

*She'd place her down carefully* "Are you okay?"

“I’m… not sure…”

*She'd hand her a bottle of water* "You might be dehydrated."

Natalie takes the water.
“…I need somewhere to hide… they know where I live-“

*She'd nod* "I have a place where you can hide for awhile."

“…thank you.”

"Of course." *She'd turn her head to the guys, softly smiling* "I guess you two weren't so useless."

Calvin shrugs.

Jonas sighs.
“…I just want my daughter to be safe.”

*She'd hand him the photograph* "Seems reasonable."

“…now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go home.”
Jonas leaves.

"Well. You can go too."

"...don't get yourself killed."
Calvin leaves as well.

*She'd chuckle, getting into the car* "Ready to go?"

Natalie nods and climbs in.

"Do you need anything?"

"I'm good..."

*She'd began to drive off* "Do you remember what happened to you?"

"...I... don't wanna think about it."

"Okay..Are you hungry?"

Natalie nods.

"We can stop somewhere."

"O-okay."

"Hm.." *She'd look around, going through a drive-thru*

(By the way, let me congratulate you: You're the first person, across both the original post and the repost, to actually rescue Natalie. Or even get to Natalie.

Natalie is too shaky to order herself so she whispers her order to Aurelia.

(Oh wow, I didn't expect that. Woo!

"Here." *She'd hand her the bag, pulling over*

Natalie smiles weakly and eats her food.

"Is there anyone you need me to contact?"

"...there isn't anybody to contact. I live alone."

"Any family?"

"No."

"Oh. Well, for now, think of me as your personal bodyguard."

"Okay."

"It's a long drive from here to the cabin. So, get comfy."

Natalie nods and assumes a comfortable sitting position.

*She'd began driving* "Anything you want to talk about?"

"...who are you?"

"Aurelia. I was hired to find you, which I successfully did.

"...nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too."

"...you're very pretty."

"Why thanks."

Natalie smiles.
"You're welcome."

"So I heard you're a journalist?"

"A video journalist, yeah."

"I'm sure that profession has its fair share of dangers."

"Yeah... I never imagined the danger being like that though..."

"Depends on what you uncovered."

"...that factory is a front for arms trafficking."

"Hm."

"I saw it, I got kidnapped, they were gonna kill me."

"I came in time then."

"Mhm."

"Well, you'll be safe."

"I"m glad..."

*She'd smile "No worrying."

Eventually Natalie falls asleep.

*She'd look at her, chuckling*

Natalie is rather cute. Her left eye is scarred but it completes her look.

"Eyes on the road, Rel.." *She'd mumble to herself, turning down the radio to not disturb her*

The drive is almost silent now.

"We're here."

Natalie blinks awake.
"Yay."

"Of course, for safety reasons, you can't contact anyone out here."

Natalie nods.
“I understand.”

*She'd step out of the car, opening the door for her*

Natalie gets out of the car.
“So polite.”

"I try."

Natalie looks around.

*She'd open the door* "Bedrooms are upstairs, to the left."

Natalie nods and heads for a bedroom.

*She'd sit on the sofa* "Haven't been here in a while.."

Natalie struggles to fall asleep.

*She'd stand in the doorway* "You okay?"

"...nightmares."

"The first night is always the hardest."

Natalie nods.
"I keep seeing them... when I close my eyes..."

"Try to divert your mind from it. Focus on something in the room."

Natalie stares at Aurelia.

"Oh. Well, I guess I work too."

Natalie giggles.

*She'd sit next to her* "Sitting down makes it easier."

Natalie sits up and leans against Aurelia.
“…okay.”

*She'd wrap her arm around her shoulder*

"...I feel safe with you."

"Good. I want you to feel safe."

"...spend the night with me. I... I feel like being near you can keep the nightmares away."

"Your wish is my command."

"Thank you..."
Natalie smiles.

"Of course."

Natalie lays down.

*She'd smile, keeping her eyes on her*

Natalie's smile is soft and gentle, yet there's still a hint of fear and pain in her eyes.

*She'd tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, softly chuckling*

"...it's nice to not be alone for a night."

"It is..."

"...do you live alone, too?"

"Mhm."

"...maybe neither of us have to anymore."

"That sounds nice."

Natalie blushes.
"...did I mention that you're really pretty?"

"You did. Did I mention how gorgeous you are?"

The blushing intensifies.
"Y-you really think so..?"

"I know so."

Natalie stares into Aurelia's eyes.

*She'd caress her cheek with her thumb.* "You're blushing."

"Eheh... I can't help it."

"It's cute."

"T-thanks."

"Welcome."

Natalie says nothing else. She gently pulls Aurelia close.

*She'd blush slightly* "Heh."

Natalie's heart is beating rapidly, and Aurelia can feel it.

"Are you okay? Your heart is beating really fast."

"I'm more than okay. I'm just... kinda nervous."

"Don't be." *She'd hold her tightly, lifting her chin with her finger*

Natalie calms down.

"See. No worries."

"Right. No worries."

*She'd smile, staring into her eyes* "Sorry, sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

"I'm probably being creepy holding you like this."

"No, no... it's not creepy. It makes me feel safe to be held by you."

"Really?"

"Yeah... I just want to melt into your embrace and stay there forever."

"I could say the same."

Natalie leans in so that her face is almost touching Aurelia's.
"...I really like you."

"Really?" *She'd smile, a blush creeping on her cheeks*

"Yeah..."
Natalie smiles.

"I like you too.."

Natalie gently kisses Aurelia.

*Her eyes widened, eventually giving into the kiss*

Natalie eventually pulls away, blushing heavily.
"...sorry if that was kind of unexpected."

*She'd chuckle* "I don't mind it."

Natalie yawns and cuddles Aurelia.

*She'd kiss the top of head, laying down*

Natalie eventually falls asleep.

*She'd watch her, closing her eyes soon after*

The night is peaceful. Come morning, Aurelia wakes up with Natalie still in her arms.

*She'd groan, opening her eyes as she tried her best not to wake her*

Natalie seems to be asleep enough for Aurelia to get up without waking her.

*She'd ease out of the bed* "Cute.."

Natalie snores softly.

*She'd exit the room, walking around the cabin*

The morning seems peaceful.

*She'd stroll downstairs, looking through the kitchen cabinets* "I really didn't stock up."

Hopefully there is enough for one meal.

"Well...rice, beans, and canned fish... I guess I could craft something."

Natalie comes downstairs after a little while.
"Good morning..."

"Morning."

"Thank you for spending the night with me. You really did keep the nightmares away."