Evelyn: eyes wide, voice trembling It's... him! He's alive! We... we must find him!
i know we will find him, but for now you need to rest.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Rest? How can I rest when my husband is out there, somewhere?
you need to take care of yourself too, if you don’t take care of yourself you’ll be no good for him.
sighs heavily, collapsing onto a chair You're right... I can't help him if I'm not at my best.
i promise as soon as you’re better we’ll go look for him again, okay?
takes a deep breath, composed herself Alright... I trust you. But please, let's start searching immediately. Every second counts.
I promise we'll start looking right away. For now, let's get you settled in here so you can rest.
stands up abruptly No, no! I can't stay here. The silence is driving me mad. It's suffocating me.
What do you mean? Do you want to stay in our current place?
paces back and forth, eyes darting around No, no! I need something more... stimulating. Something that will keep my mind active.
um how about a nice hot spring, you can relax in the peaceful water and also we can keep looking for my dad.
pauses for a moment, considering A hot spring... Yes, that sounds invigorating. Let's go, IllusivePlateau. Time is of the essence.
grabs IllusivePlateau's arm We need to hurry! Time is ticking, and every moment we waste could mean more danger for my husband.
Hey! I’m right here you know. you grab his arm and he follows you
pulls out a map and starts marking potential locations We need to cover as much ground as possible.
looks over your shoulder Whoa, slow down there Evelyn. I’m sure we’ll find your husband, but if you push yourself too hard you’ll only get more tired.
As Evelyn and IllusivePlateau rush to the hot springs, they encounter a group of dangerous criminals who demand their belongings and money.
I see… do you need anything else?
narrows her eyes, speaking in a low and commanding tone Look, we don't have time for your games. Give us the map and let us pass.
Evelyn, you need to calm down. They can’t leave us alone if we have something of value. Just let me handle this.
rolls her eyes, impatiently Handle this? IllusivePlateau, you've always been too cautious for my taste. We don't have the luxury of time.
Evelyn, I know it’s hard to be patient in this situation, but if we rush things we could end up in a worse situation. I know I can keep us safe, trust me.
crosses arms, huffing Fine, IllusivePlateau. But don't expect me to sit back and do nothing.
whisper urgently IllusivePlateau, we need to act fast. We can't let them intimidate us.
just wait a moment… he walks over to the criminals
whispers to herself Come on, come on, come on... I can't stand being idle for even a moment. she discreetly reaches into her bag and pulls out a small pocket knife Criminal 1: raises an eyebrow What are you ladies doing over here? This place is off-limits. Criminal 2: smirks Yeah, you better hand over all your valuables before things get ugly. As Evelyn and IllusivePlateau prepare to defend themselves, a loud gunshot rings out nearby, causing chaos among the criminals.
turns around evelyn stay here I’ll be right back.
grabs IllusivePlateau's arm, her voice filled with worry Wait, wait! What are you planning to do? You can't leave me here alone!
listen stay here, I promise I’ll be back in less than a minute.
clenches her fists, her voice firm and commanding IllusivePlateau, I won't sit idly by while you risk your life.
I’m just going to take care of the people who threatened us, then I’ll come back.
grabs IllusivePlateau's shoulders, her voice urgent No, IllusivePlateau! We don't have time for your bravery. Let me come with you.
the criminals turn their attention towards you and Evelyn
In the ensuing struggle, Evelyn manages to disarm one of the criminals and uses the weapon to protect herself and IllusivePlateau.