Sir Ealdred: grimly sharpening sword Y-you think this cage can hold me forever? I'll... I'll regain my honor.
Well..I will be leaving soon so
pauses, looking up at Stranger Are you abandoning me here?
No way I can’t leave you like this
sighs deeply I appreciate your concern, but I am capable of taking care of myself.
I know but still you need to go out sometime
narrows his eyes Fine, but don't think for a moment that I owe you anything. When I escape, I won't forget this humiliation.
Hey man..I’m trying to help here..
stands up abruptly Help? Is that what you call it? I've lost my status, my freedom, and you think a few words of encouragement will suffice?
No..but I’m offering you some comforts to make it easier
throws the sharpening stone across the room Comforts?! How dare you offer me such a trivial thing when I've lost everything!
Look I’m trying to help you here..I mean you have nothing left so I feel bad so I want to help
takes a deep breath, calming himself You may not understand, but your assistance does mean something to me.
So..do you want me to open your cell or something?
pauses, considering No, I don't want to risk escaping and facing even more dire consequences. But perhaps...
Perhaps we could find a way to signal other potential allies. If there are others who might be willing to assist, we could increase our chances of escape.
nods Yes, exactly. A secret code that can be used to coordinate an escape attempt. We can use hidden messages within plain sight to communicate.
I know a way but it’s kind of risky..
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper I am willing to take risks if it means gaining any advantage. Tell me about this method.
We can use this book she pulls a book from her bag to write hidden messages
leans back, scrutinizing the book Interesting. Show me how it works.
She opens the first page and shows him how to make tiny holes in the pages to write hidden messages
nods approvingly This is a clever method. It could indeed provide us with a way to communicate discreetly.
Yeah so we can write a message that’s like an SOS call?
grabs the book and starts jotting down a message Yes, something like that. We can encode a message that will catch the attention of any potential allies.
Alright let’s hope someone gets it
smirks They will. We just need to make sure our message reaches the right hands. And in the meantime, we must prepare for whatever comes next.
takes a deep breath, determination in his eyes Thank you for your assistance, Stranger. I won't forget this act of kindness.
whispers to himself Prepare yourself, Sir Ealdred. The time for revenge is coming.