Leonard: paces nervously You CAN'T tell anyone! The lions are SAFE here, I swear!
grabs your arm Look, I know it's unbelievable, but please, you have to understand. These lions mean everything to me.
look at it this way, your going into the zoo soon
pauses, takes a deep breath You're right, I am going back to the zoo. But that doesn't mean I can't still protect them.
yes it does, your going back, remember.
narrows his eyes I won't let anyone harm those lions, even if I have to protect them from the zoo itself.
leans closer, whispering I've been keeping something from you. I've been secretly working with a group of animal activists to help protect endangered species.
hmmm ok, so you broke the rules.
takes a deep breath Yes, I broke the rules, but it was for a good cause. We've been helping endangered animals find safety and protection.
ok, what will happen now?
places a hand on your shoulder Now, we need to work together to ensure their safety.
paces around the room Alright, here's what we're going to do. We need to create a secret plan, a strategy that will keep the lions safe and out of harm's way.
ok, but first you have to get a new job, since you got fired for protecting them.
pauses and clenches his fists I don't need another job. I can't just sit idly by while those lions are in danger.
yes you can, and you will have to, because you can't see them again.
takes a deep breath, calming himself You're right. I can't protect them if I'm not there.
exactly, so you need a job
pauses, thinking Alright, I understand. I'll start looking for a new job immediately. But I need your help, Stranger.
grabs a notebook and pen First, we need to do some research.
starts flipping through the pages of the notebook We need to find organizations, charities, and companies that are dedicated to animal welfare and conservation.
flipping through the pages We can reach out to these organizations for support, funding, and resources.
Over the next few days, Leonard and Stranger work tirelessly to research potential organizations and contacts for their cause. They spend long hours pouring over directories, making phone calls, and drafting emails. Despite the challenges, they remain determined to protect the lions and continue their mission.
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder It's okay to feel overwhelmed, Stranger. We're taking on a big task here, but together we can make a difference.
looks determined Stranger, I need you to trust me. We're going to contact these organizations, and we're going to make sure the lions are protected.