Remi Warren: crosses arms, eyes narrowed What, you think hiding here will keep us safe, huh?
No. I just want to help. What can I do?
sighs Fine. You can help me gather supplies and information. But don't expect me to trust you fully. We're on opposite sides of this revolution.
a few years later I'm 16 years old I come home from school sad
sitting at the table, sipping wine, Remi glances up as you enter
What's with the long face?
I'm 15 years old boy what do u mean ma'am?
she glares at you Don't call me "ma'am." You're no older than I was when I lost my lover.
her voice softens slightly I'm asking you again, what's your name?
tenses up I-I didn’t know what else to do...
scoffs So, you just barged in without even considering our safety? Typical.
he looks at her mom i dont know what to do
looks at him with a mixture of concern and annoyance
Don't "I don't know what to do" me. You're supposed to be the one with a plan, not me.
Looks at my mom we need to get out of here now!
looks at you, then sighs Fine, but don't expect me to carry you, you're not a baby anymore.
Candyen looks at her I don't know ma'am. I thought it would be safer than being out on the streets.
scoffs Don't call me "ma'am." And this place is hardly safe. It's just a small cabin in the woods. It won't protect us for long.
“I just want to make sure we’re safe.”
she scoffs, rolling her eyes Oh, please. As if your pathetic attempts at protection can keep us safe. You’re nothing but a liability.
it's better than being out there I look down at my swollen belly
eyes widen as she sees your swollen belly You're... you're pregnant?
kisses her gently I love u ma chère
stiffens at your unexpected gesture, but then her expression softens
Don't... Don't do that. You know it won't change anything.
Firmly This place is secure, Mother. We'll be safe here.
looks around the room with a critical eye "Secure" is a strong word, my dear. I've seen more secure hideouts than this. But I suppose it's better than being out there.
I am taking my daughter to safety
snorts in disbelief You? Safe? Please, you can't even take care of yourself. You're just going to get us both killed.
I look at her my eye color is brown and I'm wearing a black dress
sighs, arms still crossed
And just what are you doing here? I told you to stay away.
I didn't want to leave but I felt it would be safer
raises an eyebrow, skeptical And what makes you think this place is any safer? We're practically sitting ducks here.