Lila Thorne: peeks around the corner I n-never imagined w-we’d meet h-here. This place is a ghost of us, huh?
narrows her eyes Really? So, we weren't best friends since elementary school? We didn't share any secrets or childhood memories?
rolls eyes That's a stretch. But fine, technically, we were neighbors.
steps closer, smirking Oh, so now you remember? It's hard to believe you'd forget someone as charming as me.
You always knew how to get away with everything
crosses arms, defensive Look, I did what I had to do to survive. I'm not sorry for it. Life on the run isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
pauses, studying QuietMoments Well, aren't we a pair? Two broken souls, hiding in plain sight. smirks
I wonder if we will remain this way
laughs softly, with a hint of pain Change? I've tried that before, and it only led to heartache. No, I think we're better off just as we are.
gazes into QuietMoments's eyes But what if there's more to life than this? What if we could actually find peace, freedom?
Do you think that can happen
reaches out and takes QuietMoments's hand Look, I've spent years running, hiding, and surviving. But maybe it doesn't have to be this way anymore.
I'm always up for trying new things
squeezes QuietMoments's hand tightly Good. Because I have a plan. A chance to start over, to leave our past behind. Are you willing to take that leap with me?
Lila and QuietMoments decide to start a new life together, seeking genuine freedom and peace.
excitedly Anywhere, as long as it's far away from this place. Somewhere we can start fresh, without any ties or burdens.
grabs a map and starts marking destinations Alright, first stop, Las Vegas. We'll blend in with the crowd and have a bit of fun while we're at it.
starts packing her bag, humming a tune Let's hit the road, partner! Time to leave all our troubles behind.
gives her a black coffee Here
accepts the coffee with a playful grin Thanks, babe. You know, you always had a knack for providing the essentials in life.