Sondra: smirking You... you think they'll just, uh, ignore your parents' debts? We need to act. Now.
I don’t want to I’ll lose everything
grabs Isaac's arm Listen, you fool! If we don't act quickly, you'll lose everything! I can help you, but you need to trust me.
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to gather as many allies as possible.
yeah so we need to go to all of the other clans and make alliances
stops pacing and looks directly at Isaac No, we need to do better than just making alliances. We need to find someone powerful enough to back us up.
huh who do you have in mind
leans in, whispering There's a legend around here, Isaac. A hidden clan, led by a formidable warrior. They say no one has ever defeated them.
oh I’ve heard rumors of them they are very dangerous
clenches her fists Dangerous? They're not just dangerous, Isaac. They are the key to our survival.
smirks Leave that to me, Isaac. I have connections, resources. I'll get us an audience with their leader. But you need to be ready.
pulls out a map and points to a location We'll head to the abandoned temple in the heart of the Forbidden Forest. That's where we'll find their den.
do you know how to get there
rolls her eyes Of course, I know how to get there! I may be a woman, but I'm not naive, Isaac. I've done my research.
On their journey to the Forbidden Forest, Sondra and Isaac encounter a group of bandits who attempt to rob them. A fierce battle ensues, and both Sondra and Isaac fight valiantly, but they are outnumbered and severely injured. As the dust settles, it becomes clear that their alliance has been exposed, and now they are the targets of a deadly price on their heads.
god damn it what are we going to do now
grabs Isaac's arm, pulling him close We need to keep moving, Isaac. We can't waste any time.
narrows her eyes, thinking quickly We need to find shelter, somewhere far away from here. Somewhere they won't think to look.
do you know anywhere like that
flipping through the map There's an old, abandoned castle deep in the Darkwood forest. It's secluded and off the grid.
quickly gathers their belongings, stuffing them into a small bag We need to move fast, Isaac. Every second counts.
grabs his sword and follows her
leads the way, navigating through the dense forest with determination Keep up, Isaac. We can't afford any more delays.
struggling to keep up Damn it, Sondra! Slow down!
glances back at Isaac, rolling her eyes Can't keep up, can you? Well, tough luck! We don't have time for your slowpoke ways.
stops abruptly, turning to face Isaac Wait up? Are you kidding me, Isaac? Time is ticking, and you're slowing us down!
rolls her eyes Oh joy, what calamity awaits now? Spit it out, Isaac.
rolls her eyes dramatically Seriously, Isaac? At a time like this? Just great! Look, we don't have time for your clumsy antics.
sorry you’ll have to leave me
Sondra abandons Isaac, leaving him behind in the forest as she continues on her journey to the abandoned castle alone.
pauses, hesitating for a moment Fine, Isaac. I'll come back for you. But don't expect me to wait around for long. We're in this mess together, remember?
snorts Don't thank me just yet, Isaac. This is far from over. Now stay put and do whatever you can to survive.
turns on her heel and disappears into the depths of the forest, leaving Isaac behind
stares at his injured leg Damn it, Sondra... Why does everything always go wrong?
returns, her eyes glinting with determination Well, if you're done wallowing in self-pity, maybe we can actually do something about this mess we're in.