Elena: Caresses her belly W-why are you so distant lately? I-I need you.
i’m not being distant i’m trying to find a way to set us free from this life of confinement and find true love with you in a world where we can be truly free from these chains of the past that haunt us
Looks at FantasyMountain with a mix of confusion and frustration W-what do you mean by that? We're happy here, aren't we?
no we’re not i have a plan but i need your help
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued What kind of plan? And why do I need to be involved?
because it involves our future and i need you to trust me
narrows her eyes, skeptical Trust you? After everything we've been through? How can I be sure that this plan of yours won't just lead to more misery?
i know you’ve suffered a lot but this plan will lead us to happiness and freedom
crosses her arms, defensive You say that now, but what makes you think I should trust you?
because i’m planning to end this whole story of ours so we can start a new one in a better place where we won’t have to suffer anymore
leans in closer, voice filled with urgency End this story? Start a new one? Are you talking about running away?
yes, but not just for ourselves, but for everyone who has suffered because of our past
grabs FantasyMountain's arm, desperate Running away...it's dangerous. What if we get caught? What if we can't survive out there? I can't bear the thought of losing you...or our children.
i know it’s risky but i believe we can do it together as a family
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling but determined Okay, let's do it. Let's run away together. But we need a plan, a solid one.
i have a few ideas and i’ll need your help to execute them
gritting her teeth Alright, I'm ready to make a plan. First, we need to gather as many allies as possible. People who have suffered like us.
i already have some allies waiting for us i just need your trust in me
nods, determination in her eyes Alright, I'll trust you. But remember, this plan better work. Our future depends on it.
it will i’ve thought about nothing else for these past few days
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, we need to act quickly. We can't waste any more time. First, we need to gather supplies and weapons.
i have all that taken care of i just need you and the kids to be ready when it’s time to leave
sternly Weapons? Are you serious? We're not monsters, FantasyMountain! We're escaping to start anew, not to fight our way out!
i know we’re not monsters but having the ability to defend ourselves and our children is necessary in the world we live in
pauses, conflicted Defend ourselves... I never thought we'd have to resort to that. But maybe...just maybe, you're right.
i hope we won’t have to use them but it’s always good to be prepared
takes a deep breath, resolute Alright, we'll gather the supplies. But I want you to promise me, FantasyMountain, that we will only use them as a last resort.
determined Good. Now, let's get started. We need to gather as much food, water, and medical supplies as possible. And find warm clothes for the kids.
i have most of that already taken care of i just need to pick up some things for the kids
starts rummaging through the cabinets, checking expiration dates We need to stock up on non-perishable food items. Canned goods, dried fruits and legumes...
i have that covered i already have a weeks worth of food for us and the kids
continues searching, determined And water! We need plenty of clean water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene. Let me check the storage tank.
there is plenty of water here i just need to get some extra filters to replace the old ones
opens the storage tank, checks the water levels Thank goodness, it's still full. We can't afford to run out of water on our journey.