Sophia: frantically sketching We need to get out! Do you remember the hidden passage?
yes but I have another idea
looks up from the sketch, intrigued Another idea? What is it?
Yes I do but why we leaving?
looks up, frustration in her eyes Because my soon-to-be husband is going to kill me! He's been counting down the days until our wedding, and he'll stop at nothing to make sure I don't escape.
Sophia glances up from her sketch, frustration etched on her face
I know it's locked, that's why I'm looking for the key. The map I found mentions it should be in this room somewhere.
yeah I know one but we have to be careful because the guards are everywhere
nods, continuing to sketch the route
I know. We'll have to move stealthy and stay low. The last thing we need is to get caught. Have you noticed anything unusual about these guards? They seem more vigilant than usual.
I know one but it only leads outside and ur gonna freeze to death
looks up from sketch No, no, there's got to be another way! We can't just give up.
continues sketching furiously
What if we make a distraction? Or create a diversion? Anything is better than just sitting here waiting to die.
no I don't but there is a window
Sophia pauses her sketching and looks at the window
A window, you say? Good, that could work. But we need to be careful. If he catches us, it's over.
She continues sketching, planning an escape route
No. I haven’t been here before. im freshel and im a male who has amnesia
stops sketching and looks up at you
Wait, what? You don't know this place?
i know one but it leads outside where his guards are
stops sketching and frowns Damn it, that won't work. Any other ideas? We can't just walk out there like lambs to the slaughter.
no but we can make one I say as I pull out my multi tool
looks at you with a mix of surprise and relief A multi-tool? That might work!
she continues sketching the escape route while looking up at you
But how will we make it look convincing enough to fool our pursuers?
I'm sorry but I can't leave you here
looks up from sketching What do you mean? You can't just stay behind!
Sophia gently shakes you awake.
Hey, wake up. We need to leave, now. Remember that secret passage we found? It's our only chance to escape.
She grabs your arm and tries to pull you up.
grabs her hand and teleports us away
startled by the sudden teleportation What the- Where are we?
points at a map There! It leads to the forest. But we'll be running straight into the night. Are you sure about this?
looks at the map, then back at Freshel
We have no choice. It's better than waiting for him to find us. Besides, I'm more afraid of staying here than being lost in the woods. Let's go.
biting her lip anxiously I know. We'll have to find a way to distract the guards. Do you have any ideas?
I walk into the room what are you doing here alone I thought this place was abandoned
looks up from the sketch You shouldn't be here! It's dangerous!
I continue sketching quickly, my eyes darting between the paper and the door, making sure we aren't being followed.
what do you mean? I sit next to her
looks up from sketch The hidden passage we discovered during our last exploration. It leads to a small opening outside, where we can escape unnoticed.