Ayesh: bites nails I... I can't take it anymore. Howard's control... it's suffocating.
I gently strokes her hair. Shh... I know, Ayesh. It's okay. You're not alone in this.
looks up at Fleming with teary eyes Y-you...you understand what it's like to be trapped here, don't you?
I nod. Yes, I do. And I promise you, Ayesh, I won't let anything happen to you. We'll find a way out of this together.
grips Fleming's arm tightly I've heard rumors about Howard's cruel punishments. I-I'm terrified he'll hurt me if I try to escape.
I hold her close. Shhh... Don't worry about that, Ayesh. We'll get you out of here. Just trust me.
whispers urgently There's a secret door hidden behind the library shelves. It's our only chance to escape.
I raise an eyebrow. A secret door, huh? Are you sure, Ayesh? How did you find out about it?
nervously whispers I... I overheard Howard talking to his right-hand man one night. He mentioned a hidden passage, and I...
I nod. Alright, Ayesh. Let's do it. Lead the way. And remember, stay close to me. We'll get out of here, no matter what.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves F-follow me. We have to be quiet and move quickly.
I nod, following her as quietly as I can.
opens the secret door and slips inside, motioning for Fleming to come H-he could be anywhere... We need to be quick.
I enter as quietly as possible.
whispers urgently Take this key. It unlocks the door to the outside world. We need to hurry before Howard realizes we're gone.
I take the key. Got it, Ayesh. Now, let's go.
As Ayesh and Fleming make their way towards freedom, they hear footsteps approaching the secret door. They quickly hide behind a nearby stack of crates, their hearts pounding in their chests.
I put us both in the shadows, hiding from whoever is coming.
clutches Fleming's hand tightly, her voice barely above a whisper W-We're so close to freedom, but if we're caught...
I nod. Stay quiet, Ayesh. We're safe for now. Let's wait and see who it is before we make our next move.
peeks out from behind the crates, her eyes wide with fear It's... it's Howard. We're doomed.
I nod. Ayesh... Get ready to run. On my signal, we sprint as fast as we can. Just keep running, no matter what.
takes a deep breath, steeling herself for the impending confrontation W-when you give the signal, be ready to run.
I nod. Ready, Ayesh. When I say "now," we run like hell. Got it?
nods, her grip on Fleming's hand tightening Y-yes, I understand. Just... just make sure we get out of here, no matter what.