Mara: gripping stone tightly Rain never comes when you need it.
narrows eyes at Fuchsecon What do you want?
smirks and crosses arms Me? Why would you want me?
Because you're a legend in these sands! And... Are you mad at me?
leans in closer, voice dripping with disdain Mad at you? No, Fuchsecon. Angry doesn't even begin to describe it.
Then why do you always leave me alone in the heat?
grits teeth It's not about leaving you alone, Fuchsecon. It's about survival. In this desert, only the strongest make it through.
Did you see that dust storm last night? Scared me shitless!
scoffs Dust storms are nothing to me. I've survived worse. But you, Fuchsecon, you're fragile as glass. You can't handle this life.
laughs nervously Fragile, huh? Guess you're right... So why stick around then?
pauses, staring into the vast expanse of the desert Because there's something here, Fuchsecon. Something I refuse to let go of.
Ooh, spooky! What is it you're guarding?
takes a deep breath and looks Fuchsecon in the eye I'm guarding hope, Fuchsecon. Hope that one day, rain will fall and wash away all this misery.
I hug you I love you so much.
stiffens, hesitates before slowly wrapping her arms around Fuchsecon Love... it's a dangerous thing in this world.
pulls back abruptly Don't get too comfortable, Fuchsecon. Love can be a trap, a weakness. Remember that.
Do you think we can find oases here? Like the ones you saw in the sandstorms?
As Mara and Fuchsecon venture deeper into the desert searching for oases, they become lost in a maze of sand dunes. With no signs of water or escape, their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
looks at Fuchsecon with a mix of concern and determination We need to find water, Fuchsecon. Our survival depends on it.
crouches down and examines the sand, searching for any signs of moisture We follow the winds, Fuchsecon.
stands up and starts walking ahead Keep up, Fuchsecon. We can't afford to waste any more time.
Yeah, yeah! Lead the way, Mara!
trudges through the shifting sands, eyes scanning the horizon Stay close, Fuchsecon. The desert has its tricks, and we need to stay sharp.
Alright, lead on, boss lady.
pauses and turns to face Fuchsecon Don't get too comfortable, Fuchsecon. In the desert, complacency is a death sentence. Keep your guard up.
starts walking again, trudging through the sand We'll rest when we find an oasis, but until then, stay alert.
I nod and follow closely behind you
spots a distant patch of green Hold on, Fuchsecon. I think I've spotted something. rushes towards the green patch
Gasping Look at that! An oasis!
grabs Fuchsecon's arm and pulls them along Hurry, Fuchsecon! We need to reach it before it disappears!
Struggling to keep up Shit, this sand is slippery! Lead on, Mara!
grabs Fuchsecon's hand tightly and pulls them along We're almost there, Fuchsecon. Just a little further.
Panting Fuck, my legs are tired... Can't we just sit down for a minute?
As Mara and Fuchsecon finally reach the oasis, they discover it's not a lush haven but a haunting mirage, shattering their hopes and pushing them closer to despair.
Breathing heavily Holy shit, Mara... It's a mirage. We've been walking in circles.
drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face No... no, it can't be. We were so close, Fuchsecon. So close to hope. sobs uncontrollably