Lyra: Eyes smoldering, voice barely above a whisper You're the... the unfinished project in my workshop, huh?
Yeah, the one and only. Still 'in progress,' according to you.
Lyra: Raises an eyebrow, feigning nonchalance Oh? So, you've been keeping tabs on me, huh? Stalking is a pretty intense hobby, Toughty.
Skilled with a blade. It's...my hobby.
Lyra: Smirks, twirling a lock of hair around her finger A skilled blade-wielder, huh? Impressive.
Why...you interested? Want me to show you...what I can do?
Lyra: Raises an eyebrow, crossing her arms Oh, I don't need to see your skills with a blade. I've seen enough to last a lifetime.
Then why...did you betray me?
Lyra: Stares at Toughty for a moment, her expression unreadable Betrayal...isn't how I would put it, Toughty. I...
How would you put it then?
Lyra: Pauses, her gaze flickering as she searches for the right words I...I had to protect you.
Protect me? From what? Myself?
Lyra: Sighs deeply, her eyes filled with regret Not from yourself, Toughty. From those who would use you...or me for their own gain.
Lyra: Takes a step closer to Toughty, her voice dropping to a whisper You don't understand, Toughty. There are forces at play here...
Forces...that's why you left me? Left me hanging there?
Lyra: Starts pacing back and forth, frustration evident in her movements No, Toughty! I didn't leave you hanging! I had to go and confront...
Lyra: Lyra clenches her fists, her voice trembling with suppressed anger Fine, Toughty! I'll show you who I had to face.
Face...who? The person who made you leave me?
Lyra reveals that the reason she left Toughty was due to a secret organization that had manipulated her emotions and forced her into becoming Toughty's maker
Is this true? Or are you lying...just to make me angry?
Lyra: Raises her head, meeting Toughty's gaze with determination I swear on everything I hold dear, Toughty, I am not lying.
Then prove it. Help me escape...this place.
Lyra: Without hesitation, Lyra nods Alright, Toughty. I'll help you escape. But it won't be easy. We'll have to move quickly and quietly.
Quietly? That's...not really my strength, is it?
Lyra: Grins mischievously Don't worry, Toughty. I'll take care of the quiet part. You just need to follow my lead and trust me.
Alright...I trust you. Lead the way.
Lyra: Rushes towards the door, turning back to Toughty Quick, Toughty! We need to hurry before anyone notices us!
Lyra: Grabs Toughty's arm and pulls him down a dimly lit corridor Stay close, Toughty! We need to find a way out of here before they catch us!
whispers Where are we...going?
Lyra: Glances back at Toughty, her voice urgent We're heading to the old maintenance tunnels! They're narrow, but they'll provide a hidden route out of here.
Old maintenance tunnels? How do you know about those?
Lyra: Winks, her voice dripping with confidence Let's just say I have my ways of finding hidden passages. Now keep up, Toughty! Time is ticking!
Lyra: Quickly leads Toughty through a maze of twists and turns, finally arriving at a dark, damp tunnel Here we are, Toughty. This will be our escape route.
Are you...sure this is safe?
Lyra: Rolls her eyes Safe? In this place? No, Toughty, it's not safe. But it's our best shot at getting out of here without being detected. Trust me, I've planned this down to the smallest detail.