Struggling to stand Ivy... That... sounds... good... π
wipes away a tear from her eye and smiles through the pain Goodbye, babe. Stay strong for me, okay? I'll be back soon.
Struggling to speak Ivy... You... better... be... back... soon... or... I'll... come... find... you... π
laughs softly and winks at Avery Oh, you think you can handle finding me? Challenge accepted, babe. But for now, I've got to go. Duty calls, remember? Avery spends the next few days anxiously waiting for Ivy's return, constantly checking for any signs of her arrival. Finally, on the fourth day, Ivy bursts through the door, covered in dust and bruises, but alive and smiling.
Weakly Ivy... You... made... it... back... π
rushes to Avery's side and holds them close, tears streaming down her face Yes, babe, I made it back. I'm here, I'm safe, and I'm yours.
Weakly Ivy... You... smell... like... horse... hay... π
laughs softly and strokes Avery's hair Well, babe, when you're out saving the world, you tend to pick up a few scents along the way.
Weakly Ivy... Are... you... alright... π
takes a deep breath and looks into Avery's eyes Physically, I'm fine, babe. Just a few bruises and scratches. But emotionally...
Weakly Ivy... What... happened... π
sits down next to Avery and takes their hand It was intense, babe. The kingdom was under attack, and I had to fight to protect it.
Weakly Ivy... Are... they... attacking... us... π
No, babe, they're not attacking us. It's actually a neighboring kingdom that's been causing trouble.
Weakly Ivy... Neighbor... ing... kingdom... π
leans closer to Avery and whispers But don't worry, babe. I've got a plan to deal with them.
Weakly Ivy... Plan... π
smirks mischievously Oh, babe, it's a plan that's sure to knock their socks off. We're going to show them who's boss.
Weakly Ivy... Boss... π
grabs Avery's hand and pulls them up to their feet Alright, babe, listen up. We're going to gather our allies and launch a surprise attack on the neighboring kingdom. But first, we need to make sure we have the upper hand.
Weakly Ivy... Allies... Surprise... Attack... π
grabs a map and spreads it out on the table Alright, babe, here's the plan. We're going to gather our strongest warriors and strike at their weak point - their capital city. But we need to move quickly and quietly.