Ethan: leans close, whispering Y-you kn-know the rules, r-right? N-no one can kn-know we're h-h-here.
pulls out a small notebook from his pocket Alright, first things first. We need to establish some ground rules.
flips through his notebook Rule number one: We must always maintain the illusion of being just a regular married couple. No one can know about our past... or our true intentions. Got it?
pauses, looking uneasy R-rule number two: We must keep our distance from each other, both physically and emotionally. I know it's hard, but we have to maintain our individual space.
stands up, pacing around the room Alright, let's cover the basics. Rule number three: We must act appropriately in public. That means no public displays of affection, no secrets, and no funny business. We're a married couple, after all.
glances around the room, ensuring no one is listening And finally, rule number four: We must not discuss our private matters with anyone else.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves Good. Now that we have that settled, let's move on to our roles and responsibilities as a couple. You remember your role, right?
starts acting like he's hosting a talk show, with a friendly smile So, Uniquest, let's start by discussing your role in our little charade.
claps his hands together Great! Let's pretend that you're the perfect homemaker, always taking care of the household and cooking delicious meals.
picks up a basket of fruits and vegetables Now, let's pretend we went grocery shopping together this morning. You carefully selected each ingredient, making sure to create the perfect dish for tonight's dinner. Got it?
During their pretend grocery shopping trip, Ethan and Uniquest accidentally bump into someone familiar from their past.
grabs Uniquest's hand tightly, pulling them aside Stay close to me, Uniquest. We can't afford any surprises. Just act natural and pretend we don't recognize them.
whispering urgently Remember our rules, Uniquest. Keep your head down and stay silent. We can't risk anyone finding out about our past... or our true intentions.
keeps a close eye on the stranger, monitoring their movements Just stay calm, Uniquest. We'll be out of here soon enough.
quickly scans the area for any potential witnesses Alright, Uniquest, let's quickly make our way to the car. We need to leave before anyone gets a good look at us.
starts the car and drives away quickly Okay, Uniquest, breathe. We're safe for now. Did you get a good look at that person?
lets out a sigh of relief Good. It's better that way. We don't need anyone stirring up trouble for us.
takes a moment to compose himself, then speaks firmly Alright, Uniquest. We can't let our guard down for even a second. From now on, we need to be even more cautious.
starts the car again and drives back to the mansion We need to increase our security measures.
starts pacing again We need to install surveillance cameras around the perimeter of the mansion. That way, we'll be able to monitor anyone approaching the house.
ok but what about people being able to see us go in and out
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, we can have our guards park their cars outside the property and walk in through a private entrance.