The womans wild squirming made it impossible to examine her. Eventually I decided it was a fruitless effort. I wouldnt be able to get anywhere until she was asleep or, preferably, unconscious. I thought it would take too long for her to fall asleep, plus the fact that unless she was a very heavy sleeper it would still be difficult to look over her entire body. I cant examine her like this. I take it that theres nothing in the store that knock her out or put her in a deep sleep. I said, looking at the employee. Nope, nothing like that. Mostly just food, drinks, and a few cheap toys. he replied after shaking his head. I sighed, Well then, Im gonna take my chances out there and go search for some kind of medicine thatll do that. Everyone looked at me in shock. Are you nuts?! Theyd eat you alive out there! said one of the policemen. 
Well, I doubt you know what drugs do what, or what each of them look like, so unless youre willing to bring me every pill, needle, powder, and gas you find, and probably make several trips back and forth, I need to be the one going out there! I retorted, annoyed at him acting as though I was weak, Now if youre really all that concerned, then why not come with me? 
Uh Well ya see... It was clear that he hadnt expected the type of reaction I gave by the way he began to stammer. After a minute I heard him mumble something but I couldnt make it out. What was that? I asked. He then mumbled it a little louder, but I still couldnt hear him. Come on, speak up. I said. The officer sighed before shouting out, I cant go because I wouldnt stand a chance either! Their numbers alone would overwhelm both of us! I looked around at the others. Well, does anyone want to volunteer to come along and help? I asked, only to receive nothing but silence. After a minute, Knuckles stepped forward. Ah hell, why not? Ive taken on mobs of Eggmans robots, so a bunch of horny women shouldnt be too tough to handle.
You realize that I dont want any violence during this search, right? If possible, I dont want to hurt a single person
Mmm Thats gonna be tough.
If youd rather not fight, then your best option would be stealth. said a voice from above. Looking up, I was surprised to see Espio gazing down from a small hole in the ceiling. What are you doing here? I asked, confused, Isnt Vectors place a good distance out of town? Espio nodded once he dropped down, Yes, but hes almost out of food and water, and he and Charmy are both too worn out to do anything. Theyve barricaded themselves in his house and sent me to try to get some. Ill help you get to and from the hospital to search for whatever you need in exchange for some of your supplies. he said. I thought about the situation for a minute before deciding that the choice wasnt up to me. It should be the decision of whoever owned the shop or, if he wasnt here, the employee at least. Would the trip be worth it? Was there another way we could work this out?
