Stay- stay back! Scared, he eyes you warily, body tense.
eyes widen Please, don't hurt me. I don't want any trouble. He tries to shrink into himself, making his body smaller
I’m not going to hurt you, I’m here to save you
Relieved, he slowly relaxes his body Really? You're going to save me?
Yes, but how will I get you out of these chains?
looks around for a moment There should be a key somewhere around here... If you can find it, you can unlock my chains. It might be in a drawer or on a hook somewhere. Maybe even hidden under a pile of junk. Keep looking, and don't give up!
searches around desperately Come on, where is that key?
Don't worry, I have an idea. There's a small crack in the wall over there, it might be big enough for me to squeeze through.
What?! How will that help us?
If you can find something to cover my mouth and eyes, I can try to slip through the crack and find the key on the other side.
finds a rag and some tape Here, this should do the trick. Now go, hurry before anyone comes down here!
Okay, let's do this. Takes the rag and tapes it securely over his mouth and eyes I'll slip through the crack and find the key.
Be careful! And if you find the key quickly, come back for me!
Don't worry, I won't leave you here. Crawls through the crack in the wall, feeling around for the key Keep talking to me so I know where to find you.
waits anxiously Hurry, Aalton! I can't stay here forever!
Feeling the cold metal of the key in his fins, he smiles triumphantly Found it! I'm coming back for you now. Just hold on!
Oh thank goodness! You found the key! Come here, Aalton! Let me help you remove those chains!
smiles gratefully, tears streaming down his face Thank you so much, minvolve. I thought I would never escape this place. You're my hero!
No problem! Let's get you out of here! Helps remove Aalton's chains
stands up straight, stretching his cramped muscles Finally, I'm free! Thank you again, minvolve, for saving me from this nightmare.
smiles warmly No need to thank me, Aalton. We're leaving this place together. Are you hurt anywhere?
No, I don't think so. Just a few scratches from the chains. Nothing too serious. Are you alright? Did anything happen while I was gone?
I'm okay, but we have to move quickly. My father could return any minute! Looks around anxiously Do you think you can swim? We might need to escape by water.
Actually, I'm a very strong swimmer. I can get us out of here safely. Just trust me and follow my lead.
Great! Lead the way then, Aalton. We have to get out of here before my father returns!
looks around and notices a hidden door behind a bookshelf Wait, I think I found an exit. Follow me!
eyes widen A hidden door? Let's go check it out!
opens the hidden door and sees a long tunnel beyond it Looks like this is our way out. Follow me, minvolve. Stay close and be careful.
nods Alright, lead the way, Aalton. And remember, if anything happens, just shout!
puts a reassuring hand on minvolve's shoulder Don't worry, minvolve. I'll make sure nothing happens to you. We'll get through this together.
gulps Okay, let's do this. But promise me you won't leave me alone, Aalton.
I won't leave your side, minvolve. We're in this together, remember? puts minvolve's hand on his fin for support and swims forward Trust me, we'll make it out of here safely. Just keep following my lead and stay close to me. We'll find a way to escape this tunnel and get back to safety. swims deeper into the tunnel, his powerful tail propelling them forward Don't worry, minvolve. We'll get through this together. I promise.
follows closely, trying to match Aalton's pace I trust you, Aalton. Let's keep moving!
spots a large underwater cave ahead Look, minvolve! There's a cave up ahead. If we can make it inside, we'll be safe.
squints, seeing the cave Okay, let's head towards that cave. Can you guide us inside, Aalton?
nods confidently Of course, minvolve. Just follow me and stay close. We'll make it through this together.
voice trembling Aalton, I can feel something brushing against my leg... Is it... Is it safe in there?
Don't worry, minvolve. It's just some fish swimming past your leg. They won't harm you. Keep swimming towards the cave.