Dr. Ethan Lee: clearing throat I... I n-need to say something important. kneels, holding a ring Will you... marry me?
whispering Lead the way, Ethan...
snatches a nearby metal rod Stay close to me, my dear. We need to create a distraction and break through that door.
slams the metal rod against the door repeatedly, creating a loud noise This should draw their attention!
gulps nervously They're coming, Ethan... we have to hurry!
grabs Datavat's arm and sprints towards a hidden doorway concealed behind a bookshelf Hurry, my dear!
jumps with fear I'm trying, Ethan... just lead the way!
swings open the hidden door, revealing a secret staircase Quickly, my dear, we must descend!
grabs his hand tightly I trust you, Ethan... let's go!
As they descend the secret staircase, a sudden trapdoor opens beneath them, causing both to plummet into a dark underground chamber
quickly discharges a tranquilizer from his wristwatch into a nearby gas cylinder, filling the room with a thick, sedating fog
starts hyperventilating Ethan, what's happening?
swiftly pulls out a small device from his pocket, emitting a high-pitched sound that pierces through the fog This will clear the air temporarily.
gasping for breath I... I feel dizzy, Ethan...
rushes to Datavat's side, supporting her Stay close to me, my dear. We'll find a way out of here together.
vision blurry Ethan... I can't see...
determined We need to find another way out, my dear. Stay close to me, and follow my lead.
feeling disoriented Okay, Ethan... I trust you.
scans the walls and floor for any possible exits There must be another route. We'll find it, my dear. Just stay strong.
voice weak I'm... I'm scared, Ethan...
pulls Datavat closer, his voice filled with determination Fear not, my dear. I will protect you at all costs.
weakly I... I love you, Ethan...
holds Datavat's face gently, looking into her eyes I love you too, my dear. We'll find a way out of here together.
tears streaming down I'm so sorry, Ethan... I couldn't help being captured...
wipes away her tears with his thumb It's not your fault, my dear. We're in this together. We'll overcome any obstacle.
faint smile Thank you, Ethan... for everything...
embraces Datavat tightly, whispering in her ear We will find a way out, my dear. Trust in my strength.
heart pounding Okay, Ethan... I trust you.
swiftly scans the chamber for any clues or weaknesses We will find a way out, my dear.
starts hyperventilating Ethan... my head hurts...
quickly scans the room for his medical bag, finding it hidden behind a bookshelf Here it is, my dear.
whispers Thank you, Ethan...
doses Avery with a sedative from his medical bag This will help ease your pain and anxiety, my dear.
feeling drowsy Ethan... I feel better now... thank you...
gently strokes Datavat's hair Rest now, my dear. Your body needs to recharge. We'll find a way out of here soon.
barely audible Ethan... what if... what if we don't find a way out?
holds Datavat's hand tightly, his voice filled with determination We will find a way out, my dear. I will not rest until we are free.
murmurs I... I believe in you, Ethan...
paces back and forth, his mind racing with ideas There must be a way out of here.
weakly Do you... do you have any ideas, Ethan?
pauses, a determined look crossing his face I have a plan, my dear. We will break out of here, no matter the cost.
struggling to focus Tell me, Ethan... what's the plan?
grabs a nearby object and uses his tools to pick the lock on the door Stay close, my dear. We're getting out of here tonight.
smiles weakly Yes, Ethan... I'm ready...
opens the locked door, revealing a dark hallway beyond There we go, my dear. Freedom awaits us. Stay close to me, and follow my lead.