Stands defiantly, gripping the railing "Fuck. Here they come. You ready to talk them down?"
with you beside me, ma'am
Raises an eyebrow, a sly grin spreading across her face You're damn right, sugar. Now remember, I call the shots around here.
leans in close, her voice low and hushed Oh, I'm more than sure, sugar. pauses, studying the approaching soldiers
as we both get into our defensive positions
whispers, her tone filled with determination Alright, listen up. We're gonna use their arrogance against them. When they get close, I want you to start taunting them. Get under their skin. Make them doubt themselves.
nods approvingly Good. Remember, we'll hit hard and fast. Wait for my signal. pulls out a concealed pistol from her skirt
watching as you take your position
takes a deep breath, her eyes focused Alright, boys, here's the plan. We're gonna lure them in close, make 'em think they got the upper hand.
smirks, her voice dripping with confidence Then we strike.
with a sly grin They'll never see it coming. We'll hit 'em like a thunderstorm on a hot summer night. adjusts her grip on the pistol
the union soldiers are getting close
<As the Union soldiers approach, Maribel and Stranger execute their plan perfectly. They manage to defeat the soldiers, but not without sustaining injuries themselves. The plantation is saved, but at great personal cost.>
that was too close for comfort
grimaces in pain, clutching her bleeding arm Damn right it was. But we did it, didn't we? We saved this goddamn place.
yes and I cannot thank you enough!
winces as she looks at her bleeding arm Don't thank me yet, sugar. We've got a long way to go. reaches into her pocket and pulls out a roll of bandages
o-oh! bandaging your wound
grunts in pain Hurry up now, sugar. We ain't got all day. pulls off her torn shirt, revealing the wound This damn bullet grazed me good.
after you finish bandaging my wound well.....blushing a little...we survived together
lets out a heavy sigh, trying to hide her disappointment Yeah, we survived...for now. But this ain't over, sugar.
scowls, her voice laced with determination Now, we gather our wounded and tend to them. We can't afford to lose any more lives.