Yo, Nexus. You’ve been acting… weird lately.
Like, I blink, and suddenly you’re across the street.
Nexus
… I don’t know how to explain it.
It feels like my legs just… move faster than they should.
Chris
Faster? Dude, you’re literally vanishing and reappearing. That’s not “faster,” that’s something else.
Nexus
Maybe… but I can’t control it. Sometimes I trip, sometimes I run into things. Yesterday I nearly smashed into a truck.
Chris
(Half joking, Half worried): Great. My best friend’s turning into a car accident waiting to happen.
Nexus
(Thinking): The world slows down when I run. Not stopped—just slower. Like the air is thicker, the sound stretches, people’s movements are like molasses.
It scares me.
Suddenly – A loud crash in the distance.
Chris
What was that?!
Nexus
Sounds like the old factory… come on!
They run toward the factory. Nexus unconsciously moves faster, leaving Kai behind.
Nexus
(Thinking): I didn’t even mean to run that fast… it’s like my body just knows.
Inside the factory – a fire spreads, a little girl trapped inside cries out.
The girl shouting in fear
"Help me!"
Nexus
(Hesitant): I… I can’t… I’ve never done this before.
Chris
(Yelling from outside): NEXUS! Don’t think about it. Just MOVE!
Something clicks. Nexus dashes forward. His speed isn’t perfect—he trips, crashes into a wall—but somehow, he grabs the girl and pulls her out just as a beam collapses behind them.
The girl said "Thank you"
Nexus
(Panting, Shaking): I… I don’t even know how I did that.
Chris
(Grinning, Proud): Bro, maybe you don’t need to. Maybe you just… run.
Nexus looks at his trembling hands, realizing he’s at the beginning of something much bigger.
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