clutches at a bleeding wound on her leg, her breaths quick and shallow. Gazes up with a mix of fear and hope. Help... please...
shakes her head rapidly, tears streaming down her face No, I'm British! Please, I don't want to die here... reaches out a trembling hand towards mhandkerchief
I’m German. but I hate war so I won’t shoot you
nods, relief flooding her features Thank you... thank you so much. Can you help me get out of here? I can't walk much longer...
grabs onto mhandkerchief's arm tightly, leaning on him for support I owe you my life... gasps for breath, struggling to keep pace with mhandkerchief's steady steps
pauses, catching her breath England... I'm from England. A small town called Canterbury. What about you? Where are you from?
gives a weak smile Northern Germany... that's fascinating. So different from my little corner of England. But right now, all I want is to go home. winces in pain as they navigate through the treacherous terrain
well it seems like we are both lucky to be alive after this horrific battle
nods, her voice barely above a whisper Yes, luck... or maybe fate... brought us together in this hellish place.
which part of england are you from?
glancing around cautiously, lowers her voice I'm from the south, near Canterbury. The city's full of history and beauty...
I love Canterbury I have been there before
<As Elsie and mhandkerchief continue their journey, they come across a hidden stash of supplies, providing them with much-needed food, water, and medical aid.>
luckily I have some chocolate here to cheer you up
smiles gratefully, taking the chocolate from mhandkerchief Thank you... It's been so long since I've had a taste of something sweet. pauses, biting her lip But we should be careful. We don't know who might have been here before us.
hey try to enjoy yourself with this chocolate and maybe one day you can return to England
takes a small bite of the chocolate, savoring the taste Mmm... it's delicious. Thank you. puts the rest of the chocolate in her bag You're right, we should be cautious. We need to find a safe place to rest and regroup. Do you know any nearby villages or shelters?
no but I can carry you to some ruins where I used to stay when I was stationed here
struggling to keep pace with mhandkerchief, breathing heavily Ruins? Are they safe? Can we really find shelter there?
yes they are very safe and no one uses them
nods, determination in her eyes Alright then, let's go. I trust your judgment. Just promise me you won't leave me behind, okay?
I will never leave you on your own
grabs onto mhandkerchief's arm tighter, her voice filled with urgency Let's hurry then. Every moment counts.