AI Hunter Chronicles: Energized (Season 1)

Episode 58: Safety Search

Angry Birds Universe 805018358

The three of them have been wandering around for about a day at this point. It is obviously clear that all three of them are on an island of some sort and are basically stranded.

Hyperion walks alongside Helen and Quinn, exhaustion starting to take its toll. His feet ache from all the walking, and his mind is filled with worry. They have been roaming aimlessly for a day now, with no sign of civilization in sight.

He glances at Helen and Quinn, seeing the tiredness in their eyes. 

Hyperion: Have we... have we been walking in circles...?

Quinn: I don't think so. We've been walking in a straight line this entire time.

Hyperion's heart sinks at Quinn's answer. They have been walking in a straight line, yet they have seen absolutely nothing. He sighs, feeling frustrated and discouraged.

Hyperion: So... we've been walking for a whole day and haven't found anything... just great...

Quinn: There is still some hope. Some of the fruits are edible, and we've yet to explore all of the island.

Hyperion nods, trying to find some comfort in Quinn's words. She's right. They have been surviving on the fruits they have found so far, and they haven't explored the entire island. There is still hope.

He takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. 

Hyperion: You're right. We shouldn't give up yet. Let's keep exploring.

Helen: How do you two manage to not yell at each other? People that I've been around always seem to get mad at each other when something goes wrong.

Hyperion gives Helen a small smile, appreciating her question.

He takes a moment before responding, thinking about how to explain it.

Hyperion: Well, I suppose it's because we trust each other. We understand that we're all in this together, and we know that getting angry with each other won't solve anything.

He glances at Quinn, a hint of fondness in his eyes. 

Hyperion: Plus, she's pretty good at diffusing tension.

Helen: I wouldn't have known that by first impressions...

Hyperion chuckles lightly, understanding Helen's perspective. Quinn can come across as tough, standoffish even, when you first meet her.

He glances at Quinn, a smirk on his lips. 

Hyperion: Yeah, she's full of surprises, trust me.

Helen chuckles a little bit from that statement, but her face goes back to being neutral.

Hyperion notices the change in Helen's demeanor and tilts his head slightly, concern sparking in his eyes.

He stops walking, his gaze fixed on her. 

Hyperion: Helen? Are you alright?

Helen: Huh? Yeah, I'm fine. It's just...you seem like really nice people, you know? Really nice people.

Hyperion's heart melts a little, touched by Helen's words. He gives her a warm smile, his eyes filled with genuine kindness.

He glances at Quinn, a soft look in his eyes, then back at Helen.