Heron: fidgeting I... I saved the diplomat's kid. Do you think Hera will even give a shit?
paces back and forth Yeah, well, it's not like she'd be interested in what I'm up to anyway. She's moved on, probably found someone new.
clenches fists I can't blame her for leaving. Who wants to stick around with someone as broken and lost as me?
takes a deep breath Look, I may not have the best track record, but I want to make things right. I want to be the man she deserves.
pauses, looking determined And I'll prove it to her. I'll do whatever it takes to win her back. Even if it means facing my own demons head-on.
grabs DesertRoseCharm's hand Come on, we need to find Hera. I won't let anyone else have her. And if anyone tries to stop us... well, they'll have to deal with me.
leads DesertRoseCharm through dark alleyways and deserted streets We have to be careful.
whispering urgently Stay close to me. We need to stay hidden until we find Hera. Keep your guard up and watch our backs.
smiles nervously and nods ok..
spots a group of thugs lurking in the shadows Shit, stay behind me! steps forward, cracking his knuckles You boys don't want any trouble, do you? Thug Leader: laughs mockingly Trouble? Nah, we're just having a little chat.
narrows eyes Well, I suggest you turn the other way before things get ugly. And trust me, they can get very ugly very quickly.
swallows hard and glances away from the thugs
Heron and DesertRoseCharm manage to escape the thugs and continue their search for Hera, but not without a few bruises and scrapes along the way.
gives DesertRoseCharm a reassuring smile Don't worry about those bumps, sweetheart. They're nothing compared to what I've been through.
wipes blood off my lip i feel like a piece of shit…
pauses, looking thoughtful You know, sometimes life feels like one hell of a wrecking ball. But it's in those moments that we find out what truly matters.
leans in closer, his voice filled with conviction You matter to me, DesertRoseCharm. And if I can help you find your way back to yourself, then it's worth every bump and bruise.
smiles weakly and wipes away tears thank you
pulls out a map and points to a nearby park Alright, we need a place to regroup and figure out our next move. How about we head to that park over there? It's secluded enough to keep us safe while we plan our next steps.
leads DesertRoseCharm through the park, pointing out potential hiding spots and escape routes Keep your eyes peeled and stay alert.
pauses, scanning the surroundings Alright, I think we should set up camp here for now. It's secluded enough to keep us safe while we figure out our next move. starts gathering branches and leaves to create a makeshift shelter
picks up some large leaves and starts covering the ground
starts building a small fire, his hands moving skillfully Fire's important. It'll keep us warm, provide some light, and maybe even serve as a distraction if we need it.
speaking in hushed tones Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We need to find out where Hera is being held.
pulls out a small notebook and pen We need to gather as much information as we can. starts jotting down notes