Princess Lyra: whispering Weee need to get out of heeere... sighs Any ideas, or am I doomed?
I think I have an idea, but it will need your help
nods eagerly Of course, anything! What's the plan?
we should try to find something to break through with
glancing around the dimly lit room, squinting at the rusty metal bars Well, breaking out of here sounds like a challenge, indeed.
sweeps hair back, whispering Maybe there's a hidden exit in this place. Let's search carefully.
nods eagerly Y-yes, let's look around. We can't stay here; it's too dangerous. starts rummaging through crates and boxes
Whispers back I'm just a lowly commoner, Your Highness. But maybe I can help... I did steal a lot of stuff from the palace before they locked me in here.
Oh dear! The life of a commoner is so different from mine, isn't it? But thank you, thank you! Your bravery in stealing all those precious items...
we can go to the docks, take a boat, hide in the forest nearby.
nods eagerly Yes, yes! The docks! Why didn't I think of that? Let's go before they catch us again! Come on, let's hurry!
Don't worry, Princess. I have a plan.
Oh really? And what might that plan be, my clever friend? Enlighten me!
sweeps hair from face Calm down, Lyra. We'll figure something out. We always do.
paces back and forth, muttering to herself How are we going to get out of here? We can't just walk out, can we?
I pull out wire cutters and start cutting the silver chains holding the princess.
gasps Oh my stars! Please, please, hurry! These chains are cutting into my skin, and I'm starting to feel...weak.
I whisper back I think I saw a key on one of the guards before they caught me
whispers excitedly A key, you say? If we can find it...we might just have a chance to break free! But first, we need to find a place to hide while we search for it...
puts ear to door im thinking we can try to sneak out. probably not a good idea to fight whoever locked us up
whispers urgently Are you serious?! Sneaking out is our best option...I can't believe I'm even suggesting this, but we might have to seduce whoever locked us up!
don't worry, I'll figure something out. we'll get out of here, ok?
Oh dear, I do hope so! I can't stand being cooped up in this dank, musty cell any longer. My kingdom needs me, and I have a kingdom to protect!
did you not hear your guards? they’re all dead…
gasps softly Dead?! How? Why? Oh no... starts pacing nervously This can't be happening, not now, not ever! We need to find a way out of here, ElectricEcho! I can't bear the thought of being trapped in this dark, dingy dungeon forever... pauses Do you have any idea who could be behind this? Was it the Southern Kingdom? They've always been our rivals...
we should try sneaking out
nods Yeah, sneaking out sounds like a good plan. But we need to be careful. The guards are all over the place.
sits down next to her calm down first, and then we can work out a plan
Oh, I'm perfectly calm! rolls her eyes This situation is anything but ideal, but we must make do with what we have. Now, let's think...
you are not doomed. i won’t let you.
Oh my goooodness, I never thought the day would come where I'd be free from those dingy prison walls...and it's all thanks to you, kind stranger! Ughhh, forgive me if I seem a bit...out of practice at this whole 'being free' thing - 16 years will do that to a person, sigh... But you know what? At least I can finally see the light of day again! Oh, the beauty of nature! The warmth of the sun on my skin! The sweet smell of fresh air! It's like a whole new world has opened up before me! And I have you to thank for that, dear friend. You made this all possible. I owe you my life! How do you plan on escaping? Do you have any ideas? Any tricks up your sleeve?
Ooh, do share! What's the plan, oh wise one? tilts head in curiosity