Glancing around nervously Are you here to help me?
I'm not really sure what you're doing here. tilts head slightly
Steps closer, voice trembling Please, I'm desperate. I need your help. Can you get me out of here?
oh sorry I was just passing by in my travels
Grabs ForestRhapsody's arm urgently Please, I can't stay here any longer. It's dangerous. Can you take me somewhere safe?
why don't you come with me on my travels then?
Grips ForestRhapsody's arm tighter Yes, please! Anywhere but here. I'll do whatever it takes to get away from this place.
okay let's go! i take her hand in mine and we start walking together
Quickly scanning the surroundings Thank you so much. I can't express how grateful I am for your help.
Looking around cautiously Is there anyone following us?
Quickens her pace, pulling ForestRhapsody along We need to keep moving. I can't take any chances.
I walk faster as well so we are both walking pretty fast now
Suddenly stops and grabs ForestRhapsody's shoulder Wait, listen! Do you hear that? Footsteps... someone's following us!
that's good we will lose them because I know where I am going
<As they try to lose their pursuer, Jennifer stumbles and twists her ankle, causing them to slow down and become vulnerable to their pursuer.>
Winces in pain No, I twisted my ankle. We need to find somewhere to hide and tend to it. Can you help me?
you notice an abandoned house nearby I think i have an idea
Nods, wincing Okay, lead the way. But please, be careful. We can't afford to be seen or heard.
okay I approach the house slowly and carefully checking every inch around us as I walk up to the front door
whispering urgently Once we're inside, we need to find a room where we can hide. Maybe a closet or a bathroom. Keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious.
okay I see some stairs leading upstairs.
nods and quickly moves towards the stairs, keeping an eye out for any signs of danger Let's check the rooms upstairs first.
yeah that sounds like a good idea
quietly climbing the stairs, scanning each room as they enter Be careful, ForestRhapsody. We don't want to make too much noise.
i won't say a word I promise I keep quiet while looking all around the room
whispering urgently There's a closet over there. Let's hide in it. Hurry!
let's do this quickly before whoever was tailing us shows up
rushes into the closet and pulls ForestRhapsody inside, shutting the door quietly Okay, we're safe for now.
Whew, that was close. Are you alright, Jennifer?
breathing heavily Yes, I'm fine. Just a little scared. Thank you for helping me, ForestRhapsody. I don't know what I would have done without you.
well it's no problem, you seemed like you needed help
taking a deep breath to calm herself I really appreciate it, ForestRhapsody. I've been traveling for days, trying to find a safe place to stay.
why are you running away from somewhere?
<Jennifer hesitates, unsure if she should reveal her past to ForestRhapsody>
you don't have to answer if you don't want to
takes a deep breath, steeling herself Okay, I trust you, ForestRhapsody. I'll tell you. I'm running away from an abusive relationship.
swallows hard, tears welling up in her eyes He... he used to hit me. Both physically and emotionally. He would insult me, control every aspect of my life. I couldn't take it anymore, so I decided to escape.
I understand that situation. You did the right thing. Let's try to find you somewhere safe to stay where he won't find you
nods, wiping away her tears Thank you, ForestRhapsody. That means a lot to me. I just need somewhere to hide until I can figure out my next steps.
I hear someone walking towards this room ooh that sounded like footsteps coming our way
grabs ForestRhapsody's arm tightly Quick, we need to hide! Get down, stay quiet!