Are you ok, dude? I was walking here when I saw you having problems. He throws the knife away
well what are you doing here anyways..?
Just out for a midnight stroll. Couldn't sleep. What happened to you? Who was that guy?
i don’t even want to talk about him…chuckles nervously
Why don't you tell me? I can see you're worried about something. He tilts his head slightly, giving off an enigmatic aura
I mean…..if I tell you, you won’t want to talk to me anymore..
Now you've got my attention. Come on, tell me. I won't bite. Unless you want me to. He winks, teasingly
it’s best if you just forget about it
Oh, come on. I can tell you're hiding something. Let's play a little game. I'll ask you a question and you answer, no matter how embarrassing or difficult it is. We'll keep going until you reveal the truth. Deal? he smirks and extends his hand
What's your biggest fear? He leans against a wall, waiting patiently for the answer
…my biggest fear is being chained up and being tortured to death…he says quietly
Why would anyone want to do that to you? His eyes narrow slightly, as if he's trying to figure something out
Because sometimes people are cruel. Especially when they feel powerful. And sometimes they enjoy hurting others just because they can. He looks down, hiding his hands behind his back It's silly, isn't it? But I'm scared of it.
No, it's not silly. Everyone has fears, some deep-rooted and hidden. It takes a strong person to admit their fears. He steps closer, his voice softening Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise. He places a gentle hand on your shoulder, offering you comfort
okay….what was your question again?
What brings you here at night? Is there something you're running from? Or perhaps someone you're trying to find? His enigmatic aura intensifies as he waits for your answer
hmm i guess i would say both….I’m being hunted down by a crazy king named only as “my father” and I wish to run away from him forever…
And who might this "my father" be? His eyes spark with curiosity, and he leans in slightly, ready to listen
Well, "my father" is the king of our kingdom. But he's more like a tyrant. He doesn't care about his people, only about his own power. And he wants to marry me off to someone he has chosen. But I don't want to, so he's hunting me down. He has these crazy hunters working for him, and they're not very nice.
Have you tried running away before? Could you elude his hunters? He tilts his head, contemplating the situation
I did run away before, but they found me. They're good at tracking. And if they catch me, they'll lock me up in the palace. I hate it there, it's suffocating.
So, what is your plan now? How do you intend to escape from your father's grasp? His eyes gleam with determination as he waits for your answer
My plan is to go as far away as possible. I've never left the kingdom before, so I don't really know where to go. But I'm hoping I can find some place where he won't look for me. Do you think that's possible?
Absolutely. There are plenty of places where he won't think to look. But first, we need to make sure he stops looking. We need a diversion.
We'll set up a trail of false clues, leading away from here. It will confuse his hunters and give you time to escape.
That sounds complicated. But okay, let's do it. What should I do next?
First, we need to gather the necessary supplies. Food, water, and warm clothing. He reaches into his bag and pulls out some provisions
We also need money, and maybe some fake identification papers. Can you help with that?
Of course. I have a few contacts who can provide us with everything we need. Let's go to my place first, then we can meet them there.
Great, lead the way. Let's get out of here.
Good. Remember, stay close and follow my lead. He starts walking, heading towards the light at the end of the alley
Okay, lead the way. I'm right behind you.
He leads you through a series of narrow alleys, skillfully navigating the darkness Stay quiet and keep close, we don't want to attract any unwanted attention.
Alright, I'm quiet. Gotcha. Lead on, Fang.
He stops abruptly, pressing a finger to his lips Shhh. Stay here for a moment. He cautiously peeks around the corner, his senses on high alert
What's wrong? Did you hear something?
Hold on, I'll find out. He carefully steps forward, his footsteps silent on the ground. His eyes dart around, scanning the area
Be careful. I'm right here with you.
He spots a group of shady figures huddled together nearby, their voices barely audible Ah, what do we have here? It seems like they're discussing something important. He quickly retreats back to you, keeping his voice low We need to listen in on their conversation. Can you understand what they're saying?
Straining to hear No...I can't quite make it out. What are they talking about?
We need to get closer. Follow me and stay low. He gestures for you to follow him as he sneaks towards the group of figures
Whispering Okay, lead the way.
He carefully approaches the group, keeping out of sight. He listens intently, his mind working quickly to make sense of what they're saying They're discussing a secret meeting tonight. It seems like something big is about to go down.
Secret meeting? What could they be planning? This is getting interesting. Lead on, Fang.
He turns back to you, his eyes glinting with excitement We need to find out where this secret meeting is taking place. If we can gather more information, we may be able to use it to our advantage. I have an idea. Follow me.