leans in, pressing the cloth to your forehead You awake? You've been moanin' something fierce.
whimpers in pain as the wound is still healing
narrows her eyes, determined I need to check on that wound. Hold still now, ya hear?
takes out a clean bandage and gently begins to dress the wound There we go, all nice and wrapped up. You're a lucky one, darlin'.
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I know we're on opposite sides, but... I can't just leave you lyin' here. It ain't right.
I'm with the union but that doesn't mean I don't like you
looks at you with mixed emotions I reckon that's a mighty kind thing to say. But you understand, I can't let my guard down.
you have a husband surely?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Yes, I had a husband. But he... he was killed in battle. I'm all alone now, takin' care of this plantation.
sorry to hear that Misses
tears well up in her eyes, voice shaky Thank you... It's been hard, but takin' care of you has given me somethin' to focus on.
wipes away her tears, determined I found you washed up on the shore of the nearby river. Must've been a mighty rough fight before you ended up there.
yeah it was my first time in battle I didn't expect the south to fight so hard
pauses, thinking for a moment You know, I reckon it's time for a change. We've both lost so much in this war. Maybe...
what do you mean "we've both lost" what do you mean?
gently takes your hand Maybe it's time for us to find solace in each other's company. To start anew, away from this war and all its pain.
aren't you a southern belle?
smiles softly, her gaze filled with hope Yes, I am a Southern belle, but love knows no boundaries, darlin'.
wouldn't your father disapprove of this
stands tall, determination shining in her eyes My father may disapprove, but I've come to realize that happiness isn't always about following tradition.
nods firmly Yes, I am serious. I want to be with you, despite our differences. Let's run away together, leave this war behind, and build a new life.
I don't mind running away I just fear for your safety
stands up straight, a fire burning in her eyes My safety is of the utmost importance, but I refuse to let fear dictate my choices.
shall I leave once you decide where we should go to start anew?
crosses her arms, a determined look on her face No, darling. We will face this together.
shall I head back north to my own home?
takes a step closer, placing a hand on your chest No, my love. We will find a place where we can be together, where we can build a life free from the chains of war. We'll go wherever you want, as long as we're together. As Scarlett makes her bold declaration, a sense of excitement washes over her, igniting a newfound confidence within herself.
well then I guess I'll stay until we find such a place
grabs your hand and leads you towards the stables Come, love. We need to gather supplies and pack our bags.
after you go grab some food for me too.
pauses, looking at you with a mix of vulnerability and hope I will, my love. But first, I need to know if you truly want to run away with me.
drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face Oh, thank you! Thank you so much, my love.
stands up, wiping away her tears Alright, let's get to work. We have a long journey ahead of us, and I want to make sure everything is ready.
paces around the room, thinking Well, there is one more thing you can do for me, my love.