Isabella: twirling her hair Ohhh, darling! Do you remember our first kiss here? Sooo magical, right?
Isabella: grabs Hazel's hand and starts running towards the stairs Come on, let's relive that magic! I bet we can beat that last record!
Isabella: breathing heavily Okay, Hazel, give it everything you've got! On your mark... 3...2...1... GO!
she runs fast with Isabella
Isabella: panting Come on, Hazel, faster! We can't afford to slow down now! Just look at how far we've come!
they continue running up the stairs
Isabella: slows down slightly, catching her breath Hazel, stop! I... I need to tell you something...
Isabella: takes a deep breath Hazel, before we go any further, there's something you need to know... something I've been hiding from you...
Isabella: holds Hazel's shoulders firmly Hazel, I... I'm not who you think I am. My real name... it's Maria. I'm a secret agent.
Isabella: nods, her eyes serious Yes, Hazel, really. I've been undercover for years, working to bring down a dangerous organization.
Isabella: pauses, taking a deep breath But now, Hazel, it's time for you to know the truth.
listening intently I'm listening, Maria...er, Isabella.
Isabella: grabs Hazel's hand and pulls out a small black envelope Hazel, inside this envelope is a letter detailing the mission I've been on.
opens the envelope and reads the letter
Hazel learns that Isabella has been undercover in a dangerous organization and was tasked with gathering evidence against their operations
oh my god, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize the dangers you were in. you want me to help?
Isabella: grips Hazel's hand tightly No, Hazel, no. You don't understand the risks involved. This is a dangerous game we're playing here.
okay, so what will you need from me then?
Isabella: paces back and forth, thinking quickly Hazel, I need you to stay close to me. Keep an eye out for anything suspicious.
Isabella: stops pacing and grabs Hazel's arm But Hazel, we can't stay here. It's too risky. We need to find a safe place to lay low until I can gather more evidence.
okay, where are we going?
Isabella: snaps her fingers Hazel, we're going off the grid. No phones, no credit cards, nothing. We'll have to rely on our wits and instincts.
Isabella: takes a deep breath and looks Hazel in the eye Hazel, we're going to need to find a small, secluded town. Somewhere off the beaten path.
okay, do you have a lead?
Isabella: starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out a map Hazel, I've marked several potential locations on this map.