Prince Valium (continued)
"I'll take the gun," you tell him.
"The gun?" the old man verifies.
You nod.
"If there are any wolves to kill, I don't want to have to get close to do it."
"I see," says the old man.
"Well, then... good luck."
He swings his pack across his back and heads off to continue his journey.
Meanwhile, you head off towards the forest to find yourself a little redhead.
* * * * *
When Little Red's grandmother's house finally comes into view, you immediately sense that something is wrong.
You rush through the front door and discover the wolf in the middle of the front room, with his teeth bared and his eyes watching Little Red, who is braced against the back wall, trembling, her basket of goodies forgotten and her emerald green eyes wide and unblinking.
You realize that you have to do something quickly.
What do you do?