Livia: leans in close, whispers D-Did the poison... not take hold? You look... better?
I don't know how to begin to thank you
gazes intently at Gaterner Y-you don't need words, just... know that I'm glad you're alright. places a gentle hand on his arm
if you would like to stay here today then please do.
smiles warmly T-thank you, Gaterner, but I can't stay here for long. I have duties to attend to in the palace.
hesitates, avoiding eye contact I... I have been summoned by the Emperor. He wants me to serve him now.
clutches her fists, determination in her eyes Gaterner, I won't let him use me. I refuse to be his concubine.
stands up abruptly We need to act quickly. Follow me, Gaterner. I have a plan to escape the palace.
hey Livia! He says running after her.
breathless, glancing around nervously Hurry, Gaterner! We need to find a way out of here before they catch us!
where are we going to go?
grabs Gaterner's arm, pulling him towards a hidden passage To the secret garden! There's an exit there that leads to the city!
frantically searching the walls There must be a key somewhere... Come on, Gaterner, help me find it!
okay! He starts to search for the key.
after a tense few minutes, finds a hidden key behind a stone I found it! smirks triumphantly
Livia and Gaterner successfully escape the palace through the secret garden and make their way to the city, where they seek refuge in a small, secluded apartment.
he buys Livia a dozen roses to say thank you for saving his life.
accepts the roses with a grateful smile Oh, Gaterner, you really didn't have to. Your thanks are more than enough. But...