Elara: whispering W-we need to get out of here! I c-can't marry him... please!
What’s the matter, Elara? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.
grabs LucyTagz's arm It's... it's the king. He wants me to be his wife! her voice trembling We have to find a way out of here, Lucy!
That’s… he’s serious about marrying you?
voice quivering Y-yes, Lucy! He announced it himself right in front of everyone! I-I can't believe this is happening...
I can’t believe it either
paces back and forth We can't stay here! We have to escape! Find a way to sneak out, Lucy! There must be a secret passage or something!
Let’s not panic, Elara. We can figure something out.
frantically searching around Okay, okay, we need to think fast! snatches a key from a nearby table Maybe this will unlock something!
Do you know where the door leads to?
tries the key in various locks I-I don't know... Just keep trying different doors until we find one that opens!
Alright, let’s try this one.
heart pounding Okay, Lucy, we're going to try this door... turns the key and pushes the door open Oh thank goodness! It opened!
What’s beyond this door? A servant’s corridor?
peeks through the doorway No, Lucy! It's... it's a secret passageway! Maybe this will lead us to freedom! steps through the doorway Hurry!
Steps through the doorway behind her Good thing we stumbled upon this, would’ve made our escape much harder.
As Elara and LucyTagz navigate through the secret passageway, they encounter a group of guards patrolling the area. They quickly hide behind a stack of crates, holding their breath as the guards move past them.
whispers nervously Y-yes, Lucy, I'm okay... Just trying to control my breathing so they don't hear us. Please be quiet...
Whispers Yeah, alright. Just breathe slow.
clutches LucyTagz's arm Lucy, we need to move quietly but quickly. We can't let them catch us. Follow my lead and stay close to me.
whispers urgently Alright, Lucy, follow me and try to stay silent. We're going to head towards that corner over there. points to a secluded spot
moves stealthily towards the corner Okay, Lucy, we're almost there. Now, once we reach the corner, we'll need to find a hiding place. Maybe we can hide in that box over there. gestures towards a large box Elara: whispers hurriedly Quickly, Lucy! Let's go!
Gives a thumbs up and keeps following her
reaches the box and gestures for LucyTagz to enter first Lucy, go on and get inside the box before I do. We'll hide there together. Hurry!
Gets inside the box with Elara
whispers Phew, we made it! Lucy, stay as still as possible. We need to stay hidden until we figure out our next move.
whispers Lucy, I know you're scared too, but we have to stay strong. We can't let them catch us. Just breathe slowly and try to calm down.