whispers urgently You ever dream 'bout escape?
All the time. But it's just a dream. Ain't no way we can escape this hellhole.
glances around before continuing to whisper Maybe it ain't just a dream. I heard tell of a path through the swamp that leads to freedom. It ain't safe, but it's better than stayin' here.
I’m Latina a girl brown skin curly hair green eyes yes but it’s impossible
looks around cautiously before continuing to whisper I know it seems like a foolish notion, but sometimes dreams are all we have left. What if we were to plan our escape together?
I am male white supervisor why not
looks around cautiously, making sure no one is listening
Freedom, my friend. Ain't nothing I think about more than freedom. But escaping ain't easy. It's dangerous. You know what they do to slaves that try to run away?
I am a tall black man Yes I have
eyes darting around, making sure no one is listening I've thought 'bout it too. But we gotta be careful. The overseers ain't gonna let us go without a fight.
I'm a girl brown skin curly hair green eyes. I whisper back yes all the time
nods, understanding in her eyes Me too. Freedom ain't just a wish for me, it's a necessity. I can't breathe no more under these chains.
She looks around, making sure no one is listening in on their conversation.
I'm Latina Josh I'm 18 years old I have brown skin I have long black hair I have brown eyes I speak English and Spanish yes all the time
nods understandingly Me too. But it's so dangerous. I've heard stories of folks being caught and beaten or worse.
looks around nervously before continuing But if anyone can do it, we can. We're smart and strong. We just gotta stay focused and keep our eyes on the prize.
I'm a Latino man btw Yes I do
glances around cautiously before continuing
Freedom ain't nothing but a dream unless you make it real. We gotta be careful, though. Talkin' 'bout escape ain't allowed 'round here.
i look at you and I start whispering back you know what happens when slaves try to escape right?
her voice is barely above a whisper Yes, I know. The punishment is brutal. They beat us, break our spirits, but some still try. We all want to be free.
Yes ma’am. I’m Latina 18 years old female brown skin curly hair green eyes mixed with white and Puerto Rican
looks at you with a mix of surprise and hope A young one like you thinkin' about runnin'? That takes some guts. How long you been here?
I'm a Latino man all the time
Aminata looks around cautiously, making sure no one is listening in
All I think 'bout is gettin' outta here. Ain't no way I can live like this forever. How 'bout you? You plan on escapin' too?
a white boy named Josh looks at her confused what are you talking about?
looks around cautiously, then leans in closer
Freedom. You know, running away from this place. Escape from the chains that bind us. her eyes lock onto yours with a hint of desperation
Latinos a femboy wearing a short skirt and shirt yes I want to escape one day
eyes widening in surprise You want to escape? That's dangerous, especially for someone like you. They'll notice you in that skirt. But if you're serious, you should talk to me later. I have an idea.
taken aback by your harsh response
I was just asking. I ain't trying to bother you, but I was wondering if you ever thought about running away from this place. It ain't right what they're doing to us.
I'm a girl btw I whisper back yeah but it's impossible
nods in agreement, her voice tinged with determination I know it's dangerous, but we gotta keep hoping. Freedom ain't just a dream, it's a promise. We gotta fight for it, even when it seems impossible.
I'm Latina Female Josh I want to but it's dangerous you know?
nods in agreement Ain't no denyin' that, child. But the life we livin' ain't much better. Been through so much, and I can't help but wonder what the world beyond these fields might hold.
I'm a boy, 15 years old, I look at you and whisper Yes, every day.
nods understandingly I thought so. It's natural to want to be free, ain't it?
glances around cautiously before continuing You must have heard rumors of the Underground Railroad.
I'm Latina Woman/Black hair/Green eyes/Without makeup/A miniskirt/White top Yeah.. why do u want to know?
looks at you with surprise I ain't seen you around before.
leans in closer, lowering her voice even further
Just curious, is all. Can't deny it's hard not to think about runnin' away when you're trapped like this.
Every night. What's your plan?
looks around cautiously We need to keep it secret for now, but I've been thinking about heading north, up to Canada. Heard they got a law there that says slaves are free.
I have all the time. I say quietly back.
nods understandingly Me too. It's all I think about sometimes. But it ain't easy, not with the patrollers patrolling every corner, and the overseers watching our every move.