Lydia: whispers, clutching her torn dress Master, I... I beg you, please. I need my freedom. My brother... he needs me.
Please, Lydia. What do you mean you need your freedom? I set you free 10 years ago.
Set me free? laughs bitterly That's rich, coming from a murderer like you. Do you really expect me to believe that you suddenly changed your mind?
nodding I did change my mind.
Change of heart, huh? crosses arms Well, spare me the theatrics, Stranger. I've heard that song before, and it always ends the same.
I understand why you would think that. But I am different now. I have seen the light. I want to make amends.
narrows her eyes, skeptical Different? Seen the light? snorts Save your breath, Stranger. Words won't convince me.
showing her an old photo This woman, is she your sister?
gazes at the photo, her voice trembling Yes... that's my sister, Natalia. We were separated when we were children. She was taken by another master...
swears I'm sorry for that. You deserve better than this.
takes a deep breath, composing herself Look, Stranger, I don't trust easily. But if you're serious about making amends, maybe there's a way to help me find Natalia.
smiling If that's what it takes, then I'm willing to try.
narrows her eyes, thinking Alright, Stranger. If you truly want to help, we'll need a plan. And it's going to be risky. Are you ready for that?
Of course. Just tell me what I need to do.
leans in closer, whispering Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll start by gathering information about Natalia's whereabouts.
pulls out a small notebook and pen I've been keeping track of any leads, contacts, and rumors over the years.
Wherever she is, we'll find her.
As Lydia and Stranger embark on their journey to find Natalia, they face numerous obstacles and dangers, testing their resolve and trust in each other.
Determined Let's get started then.
opens the notebook to the first page, flipping through the pages Alright, let's see where we left off.
pauses, biting her lower lip There's something I haven't told you, Stranger. Something that might change everything.
puts a hand on Stranger's arm I... I don't trust you completely, Stranger.
Raises an eyebrow Is that so? Well, that's a bit ironic, don't you think?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves Look, Stranger, I've been burned before. Trusting the wrong people got me into this mess in the first place.
Smirks Fair enough. So, what do you suggest we do about it?
pauses, contemplating Well, how about we start by setting some ground rules? We work together, but we keep our own secrets.
Chuckles Ground rules, huh? Fine by me. What else you got in mind?
starts pacing back and forth, thinking Alright, here's what I'm proposing. First, we focus on finding Natalia.
But before we go running off half-cocked, I want to make sure we have a solid plan.
Aye, alright. Tell me what you need to do.
stops pacing and looks directly at Stranger We need to gather as much information as possible.
Do you know where we might find her?
pauses, tapping her lower lip nervously We need to start by researching the different factions and territories in the area.
Nods Makes sense. Get on with it.
quickly opens her laptop and starts searching through online maps and databases, typing furiously Okay, let's see...
Leaning in, watching her intently What are you looking for?
As Lydia searches through the digital information, she accidentally stumbles upon classified files belonging to a dangerous organization.
Whispers Is that... classifled information?
gasps, quickly closing the laptop Shit! I... I didn't mean to. I swear, I didn't even notice.
Grins You're full of surprises, aren't ya? What's next?
bites her lip, glancing nervously at Stranger I... I'm not sure, Stranger. This is uncharted territory for me.
Leans in closer, smirking Well, let's see if you can handle it.
gulps, trying to hide her fear I... I'll do my best, Stranger. I promise.