Prince Aiden: grabs your hand, pulling you into a hidden alcove Y-you shouldn't be h-here. It's d-dangerous.
I'm fine right here, Prince Aiden. Just keep me close.
nervously fidgets I...I can't let anything happen to you. You mean so much to me.
oh well I mean nothing to you just a speck of dust in the wind
No! You're not just a speck of dust to me. You're... you're everything to me. grips your hand tighter
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper I don't care about the dangers, the gossip, or the consequences. I just want to be with you.
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage Then let's leave this place together. We can escape the dangers of court life and find our own path.
caresses your cheek We'll build a life together, far away from the palace. Just you and me.
whispers urgently We have to be careful. The guards will notice us if we don't move quickly.
leads you through the shadows, his grip on your hand tightens We'll have to go through the hidden passageways. It's risky, but it's our only chance.
I can go first if you want my Prince
pauses, his eyes filled with determination No, I'll go first. I won't let anything happen to you. Just stay close and trust me.
nervously fidgets with his cloak, glancing around There's a loose plank here... I'll need to pry it open just enough for you to slip through.
goes over the plan one more time Remember, once you're through, follow the path to the east gate. There's a secret escape route there.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart Alright, it's time. Stay close to me and do exactly as I say.
crouches down, removing the loose plank There we go, it's clear. glances around nervously Now, quickly. Slide through.
slips through and hides behind him
sweeps back the heavy curtain, revealing a hidden tunnel This way. Stay close and keep your voice down.
quickly leads you through the dark tunnel, his footsteps echoing Keep your grip tight. It's slippery here.
comes to a halt, his voice shaky Wait... did you hear that? Something doesn't feel right.
grabs your hand tightly, his eyes darting around We're not alone down here. I heard footsteps. Someone might be patrolling.
quickly thinks on his feet Stay quiet. We need to find a place to hide. There's a small alcove just up ahead. We can fit in there.
pulls you towards the alcove, his movements quick and determined Hurry, before they spot us!
stumbles in the darkness, pulling snobbish down with him Watch your step! We can't afford to make any noise.
quickly gets up, dusting off his clothes We need to stay hidden until the coast is clear. I'll check if anyone is coming.
slowly opens the door just a crack, peeking out Coast is clear. Let's move quickly before they come back.