hey kid this will be your new house. You can look around anywhere, everything is free to use.
softly It's okay, Matique. I'm going to protect you. We'll find a way out of here, I promise. tries to loosen his bonds with his free hand
pauses mid-struggle and looks at Matique It's okay to be scared, Matique. But remember, you're strong. And I'm right here with you.
but why keep me here? Why not just take me to your house and have a piñata party to celebrate that the bad guys are dead?
pauses, his expression softening Matique, I know it must be confusing why we're staying here instead of going to my house.
leans closer to Matique Listen, kid. We're staying here because it's part of our mission to bring down the bad guys.
nods Good job, Matique. Now, I need you to focus and listen carefully to what I'm about to tell you. We're going to find a way out of here.
looks around I see a way out.
raises an eyebrow Show me, Matique. quickly loosens his bonds Lead the way.
follows closely behind Matique, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings Stay close, Matique. We don't want any surprises.
points to a giant hole in the wall I see a way out.
nods approvingly Good spot, Matique. Let's move quickly and quietly. slips past the guards and follows Matique through the hole
As they emerge on the other side of the hole, Matique trips over a loose rock and falls, injuring her leg.
rushes over to Matique Are you okay, Matique? checks her leg We need to get you out of here. Can you walk?
takes off his cape and wraps it around Matique's leg Hold on tight, Matique. I'm going to carry you out of here.
gritting his teeth Hold on, Matique. We're almost there. lifts Matique and carries her towards the nearest road
panting heavily Hang in there, Matique. We're getting closer to safety. Just a little bit longer.
stops and gently sets Matique down We need to rest for a moment. looks around for any potential threats Stay close, Matique.
scans the area, his eyes narrowing as he spots movement in the distance Matique, stay behind me. moves cautiously towards the movement
whispers to Matique Stay close and keep quiet. We might have company. slowly approaches the source of the movement, ready to defend Matique if necessary
whispers daddy bruce I’m tired.
pauses and looks at Matique I know you're tired, Matique. We'll find a safe place to rest soon, I promise. But first, we need to make sure we're not walking into another trap.