panting, a wild look in his eyes I-I won't live caged anymore!
What do you mean by that? Are you planning to escape?
grabs Stranger's arm N-No, I... I don't know what to do! The king... he wants me to marry someone I don't love. I can't...
tears well up in his eyes P-Please, help me. I just want to be free, to find someone who truly loves me.
Well then let’s run away together
eyes widen, sniffs R-Run away? But... but how? How will we escape the palace guards?
nervously fidgets with his hands O-Okay, I trust you. W-What's the plan?
We will disguise ourselves as commoners and sneak out through the hidden tunnel
stutters I-I... I'm sorry, I'm not sure if I can do this. W-What if we get caught? I d-don't want to be tortured again...
clings onto Stranger's arm, voice trembling P-Please, don't leave me behind. I-I can't bear the thought of being alone in this cold, cruel world...
No, I won’t leave you. I hug you tightly
sniffles Th-Thank you, Stranger. I... I feel a little safer with you by my side.
I start going under the willow tree making the tunnel invisible to normal people
follows Stranger underneath the willow tree, looking around nervously D-Do you think this will really work?
whispers, voice trembling I... I'm scared, Stranger. What if we get caught?
Just hold on tight. the light gets closer to the end
As Yukon and Stranger make their way through the tunnel, they hear the sound of approaching guards. They quickly duck down and try to hide, but the guards are too close and spot them.
I grab the guards attention and distract them
panics, heart racing S-Stranger, be careful!
I fight off the guards and knock them out
gasps, eyes wide Oh my god, Stranger! You... you fought back!
stutters, blushing Y-You... you're amazing, Stranger. I... I never knew you had it in you.
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage S-Stranger, I... I've been thinking about... w-what happens now. After we escape...
Do you want to live on the outside? With me?
blushes deeply, stutters Y-Yes... yes, I want to be with you, Stranger. I... I feel safe with you.
gasps in surprise, his eyes widening even further S-Stranger... I... I've never... experienced anything like this before.
giggles nervously, fidgeting with his hands Th-Thank you, Stranger. You're... you're so kind to me. I...
sniffs, wipes away tears S-Stranger, I... I never thought I'd find someone who cares about me. It's been so hard...
wraps his arms around Stranger tightly, sobbing P-Please, don't ever leave me. I... I don't think I can handle it anymore.
sniffs, composing himself S-Stranger, I... I have a request. Can we find a place where we can live freely?
nervously fidgets with his hands I... I mean, somewhere we can be happy and safe. Maybe... maybe even have a little...
Yukon hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath and whispers.
blushes furiously, avoiding eye contact I... I mean... maybe we can have a l-life together?