Eveline: stands arms akimbo What the hell you done to my sister's kid, huh? Spill it, you sneaky bastard!
Lady Eveline, I was wondering who the child hidden behind the rose bushes belonged to?
Eveline: narrows her eyes, crossing her arms You have no right to ask questions.
But, I saw a child hiding
Eveline: sighs heavily, looking away Fine. That child belongs to my sister.
Sister? Why isn't she here?
Eveline: pauses, her voice softens My sister... she ran away. Left without a word, disappeared into the night.
Disappeared? Do you know where she went?
Eveline: takes a deep breath, frustration evident No, I don't. She left a letter saying she couldn't stay.
A letter? What did it say?
Eveline: pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from her pocket Here, read it. It's her final words to me.
Reads the letter "I cannot live in this prison anymore..."
Eveline: voice cracks She felt trapped, suffocated by the expectations and constraints of our lives here.
Eveline: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes. She couldn't bear the weight of it anymore.
And what about the child? Is it safe?
Eveline: looks towards the rose bushes, her expression softening I've been taking care of the child.
Eveline: walks towards the rose bushes, gently lifting the child into her arms I've been providing for them.
Providing? Food? Shelter?
Eveline reveals that she has been secretly providing for the child by sneaking out at night to gather supplies
Sneaking out? That's dangerous
Eveline: holds the child closer, determination in her eyes It's risky, but I won't let them suffer.
I can help you, if you'd like?
Eveline: pauses, considering Dipityme's offer Really? You'd help me?
Yes, I will. Whatever you need
Eveline: relief washing over her face Thank you. We could use all the help we can get.
Eveline: takes a deep breath, her determined gaze focused First, we need to ensure the child's safety.
Eveline: We need to find a safe place, somewhere far from prying eyes. A place where they can grow up without fear.
Do you have any ideas for this safe place?
Eveline: leans in, speaking softly Actually, I have a place in mind. An old cottage deep in the forest, hidden away from everyone.
Can we get there without being seen?
Eveline: grins, confidence in her voice Don't worry, I know a route. We'll take an old, abandoned cart trail that barely anyone knows about.
Eveline: leads Dipityme through the dark forest, navigating the narrow cart trail with practiced ease
This path seems untouched. How long has it been unused?
Eveline: pauses, glancing back at Dipityme This path was abandoned over a century ago.
A century? And you know this path?
Eveline: smiling mysteriously Let's just say I have a knack for remembering hidden paths.