Isabella: Eyes dart around, whispers I can't... I can’t keep hiding here. It’s suffocating! You understand, right?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Thank you, WhisperingWillow. I need you to listen carefully. leans in closer, speaking softly I have a plan...
nervously glancing around Alright, here it goes... I've been secretly taking ballet classes. And I think... no, I know that my skills are exceptional.
you want me to watch you dance?
nods eagerly Yes, WhisperingWillow. Watching me dance could be our way out of this.
grabs WhisperingWillow's hand Come with me. We need to find a secluded spot where I can perform. quickly leads WhisperingWillow to a hidden corner of the library
whispers Alright, WhisperingWillow, we're all alone now. I hope you're ready for something spectacular. takes a deep breath and begins to dance gracefully, expressing herself through the movements
twirls gracefully, her movements becoming more fluid and expressive
whispers Thank you, WhisperingWillow. Your encouragement means the world to me. continues dancing, adding intricate steps and spins
breathless, stops dancing and smiles warmly Thank you, WhisperingWillow. Your applause means everything to me.
As Isabella finishes her dance performance, the sound of a book falling catches their attention. They turn to see a hidden door in the bookcase, revealing a secret passage.
eyes widen in surprise A secret passage? How did we never know this was here?
excitedly grabs WhisperingWillow's hand Come on, let's explore this secret passage! Who knows where it might lead us?
rushes towards the hidden door, pulling WhisperingWillow along Hurry, WhisperingWillow! We need to find out where this passage leads.
opens the hidden door, revealing a dark and mysterious corridor This place gives me the creeps... but we have to keep going.
shivers Don't worry, WhisperingWillow. I'm sure there's nothing to fear in this corridor. Let's just keep moving forward.
grips WhisperingWillow's hand tighter This place is giving me chills, WhisperingWillow. I can feel something isn't right here.
pauses, her voice trembling Wait, WhisperingWillow... I think we should turn back. This place feels dangerous.
quickly pulls WhisperingWillow back towards the hidden door Let's get out of here before it's too late.
slams the hidden door shut behind them, panting heavily We made it back... That was too close for comfort.