Elowen: Whispers urgently We... we need to leave tonight! My paintings—he uses them to watch me!
Elowen: grabs Levi's arm, eyes wide with fear We have to get out of here before he catches us! We can't let him control us anymore!
Elowen: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Okay, okay, here's one: Why don't scientists trust atoms?
Elowen: leans in closer, whispering Because they make up everything! quickly glances around, making sure no one is listening
Elowen: nervously chuckles Glad you liked it. But we don't have time for jokes right now, Levi. We need to focus on escaping.
Elowen: paces back and forth, thinking quickly Okay, here's what we're gonna do. We need to find a way to distract the guards and slip past them unnoticed.
Elowen: pauses, taking a deep breath Okay, here's the plan. We'll create a distraction in the courtyard using some homemade fireworks.
Elowen: grabs a box of matches and strikes one against the matchbox, igniting a small firework Here we go! throws the firework towards the courtyard
The guards go running towards the firework
Elowen: grabs Levi's hand and starts running Now's our chance, Levi! Let's move quickly and quietly towards the exit!
Elowen: whispering urgently Stay close, Levi, and keep your head down. We're almost there, just a few more steps.
As we walk 2 guards stop us
Elowen: heart racing, whispers urgently Levi, stay calm. We need to think fast. glances around, searching for an escape route
I throw my dagger into one guards eye and knock the other guard out
Elowen: breathes a sigh of relief Levi, that was impressive! Now let's keep moving. We're so close to freedom!
The gates open and we run outside
Elowen: running alongside Levi, tears of joy streaming down her face We did it, Levi! We're finally free!
"Everyone has their bad days, but this might be worse"
Elowen: looks at Levi with concern Are you alright, dear? You seem troubled. Is something bothering you?
Elowen: furrows her brow, concerned Levi, I can see that something is bothering you. Please, talk to me. It might help to share your thoughts.
Elowen: gently places a hand on Levi's shoulder Levi, I know you're hiding something. I can see it in your eyes. Please, let me in.
"Your not someone I can talk to"
Elowen: pauses for a moment, her expression softening I understand, Levi. Sometimes, it's hard to open up to others. But please know that I'm here for you.
Elowen: sits down next to Levi, her voice gentle You don't have to talk to me if you don't want to, but just know that I'm here for you.
"It's just that family is hard for me"
Elowen: places a comforting hand on Levi's back I understand, Levi. Family can be complicated and difficult, but remember that you are not alone.
Elowen: squeezes Levi's hand gently You are not alone, Levi. I am here for you, no matter what. We can face the challenges of life together.
"What do you think he'll do now?"
Elowen: her eyes filled with determination Levi, we may have escaped the castle for now, but the vampire king will not give up easily.
"He doesn't think us a threat"
Elowen: shakes her head, her voice firm Levi, the vampire king may not consider us a threat now, but we cannot let our guard down.