Ashley ML22: fidgeting R-ready to do this? Got the map? I'll... I'll follow you!
reaches into their backpack, revealing a worn-out map of the city. "Yeah, got it. You sure you wanna come?"
nervously clutches her purse Y-yes, I'm sure. I... I need to see my sister again. It's been too long, and...
takes a deep breath Alright, let's do this. grabs SisWunder's hand tightly Thank you... thank you for offering to help me.
smiles reassuringly No problem. Just stay close, okay? We don't want anyone finding us.
nods, determination in her eyes Okay, let's go. starts walking briskly towards the edge of the estate
follows closely behind Ashley, scanning the surroundings
whispering urgently SisWunder, we need to be careful. My husband has guards patrolling the area.
Don't worry, I know a way. SisWunder quickly leads Ashley to a hidden spot behind some bushes, where there's a hole in the fence
peering through the hole W-what is this place? How did you find it?
It's an old secret passage. Used to smuggle goods back and forth. gives a sly grin Now, it's our turn to use it.
swallows nervously Okay, let's do it. takes a deep breath and crawls through the hole, followed by SisWunder
emerges on the other side of the fence, dusting off their clothes Well, we made it. That was...kinda fun, wasn't it?
breathing heavily Y-yeah, definitely... fun. looks around the unfamiliar area Where are we now? Is this the way to my sister's place?
Yeah, just a couple blocks away. points ahead We'll have to walk a bit, but stick close and trust me, we'll make it.
paces back and forth I... I can't believe we're actually doing this. If my husband finds out... he won't let me see my sister ever again.
He won't. Not if we stick together. starts walking
quickens her pace, gripping SisWunder's hand tighter We have to keep moving. I can't stand the thought of being cut off from my sister forever.
grins Don't worry, Ash. We're making good time. Soon we'll be reunited.
walking briskly, speaking in a hushed tone SisWunder, I can't tell you how much this means to me. Seeing my sister again...
I understand, Ash. Family's everything. pauses, looking at Ashley with a sympathetic expression
stops abruptly, her eyes wide with fear S-sisWunder... do you hear that?
grabs SisWunder's arm, her voice trembling There's someone... or something... coming towards us! We need to hide! Quick, behind those trees!