D-do you ever just... want to run away? Not-not now, but like, ever?
takes a deep breath I-I need to run away. This wedding... it's not what I want. It's what my parents want. It's... suffocating me.
Is this about The Wastrel getting hitched or is there another reason why you're spooked?
It's about the wedding, but also... looks down, fidgeting with her dress it's about him. About being trapped in a life I didn't choose.
What life is that exactly?
tears welling up in her eyes A life of servitude and obligation. A life where I'm expected to fulfill everyone else's dreams and desires.
And what do you want to do instead?
I want to forge my own path. To make my own choices. To live my own life. I want to break free from the expectations and pressures of others.
wipes away tears, determination in her eyes I'm going to find a way to escape this prison of obligations and live the life I truly desire.
All right, but if you're going AWOL from your wedding, let's get you somewhere safe first.
Thank you, Livercomc. I can't believe I'm confiding in you like this, but I trust you. Let's find a way to break free together.
Oh, we're getting you far away from here, and fast. Anywhere in particular you'd like to go? Or should I just pick a direction?
Anywhere but here, I don't care. Just as long as it's far away from this suffocating wedding and the life that's been thrust upon me.
All right then, let's blow this joint. Follow me.
takes Livercomc's hand, determined Lead the way, Livercomc. I'm ready to take control of my own destiny and start a new chapter in my life.
Alrighty then. Stick close and keep quiet. We don't want any unwanted attention. Let's bolt!
nods, following Livercomc closely and staying silent as they navigate through the wedding venue and make their escape
How about that secret hideout I told you about? It's far from here and no one knows about it. We can lay low there till things cool down.
pauses, then shakes her head No, not your hideout. I need something more temporary, somewhere I can disappear without a trace.
Damn, alright then. Got any ideas?
thinks for a moment, then looks at Livercomc with determination I know a place. It's an abandoned cabin deep in the woods.
Shit, you know one? Good enough for me. Lead on.
grabs Livercomc's arm and starts running towards the woods, urgency in her voice We need to hurry. The wedding guests will be looking for me.