Seraphina: clenching fists WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHY NOW?
I'm sorry Sera. I came as soon as I could after hearing of your plight.
Seraphina: tears welling up You should have come sooner! We need to get out of here, NOW!
places hand on your shoulder We will, Sera. Just breathe.
pulls away, wiping tears Don't tell me to breathe! We've been trapped in this hell hole for too long! We need a plan, Tara!
takes a deep breath, composing herself Alright, listen up, Tara. We need to gather allies, people we can trust.
starts pacing back and forth We need to find someone on the inside, someone who can help us navigate this treacherous place.
Good idea. Do you know anyone?
stops pacing, smirking Oh, I know exactly who we need. A cunning little rat, always sniffing out secrets.
grabs Tara's arm and starts leading her through the dimly lit corridors We're going to find that rat right now.
raises an eyebrow Are you familiar with this... rat?
smirks Oh, you have no idea how well I know this rat. We used to be partners in crime, pulling pranks and causing chaos together.
pauses, turning to face Tara But now, we won't be playing games. We'll be making deals and forging alliances.
nods I understand. Let's go find this rat then.
narrows her eyes We'll start by asking around, gathering information.
grabs Tara's arm and strides purposefully through the corridors Come on, Tara, we don't have time to waste.
As Seraphina and Tara continue their search for the rat, they are ambushed by a group of guards in the dark alleyways of the forbidden palace.
unsheathes her sword Stay close, Sera. We may have to fight our way out.
smirks, reaching into her pocket and pulling out a small vial Don't worry, Tara. I've got something that will even the odds.
watches as you toss the vial, watching as it breaks open and releases a thick white gas What the hell is that?
grins That, my dear Tara, is our ticket to freedom. This gas will incapacitate those guards for hours, giving us time to escape.
watches as the guards drop where there were standing Wow. What did you steal this from?
nonchalantly Let's just say I have a history of "acquiring" useful items. Now, come on, we need to move before they recover.
follows closely behind you
quickly scans the area, spotting an exit There! We need to get out of here before more guards arrive. Tara, follow me!