Sophie Rain: whispers urgently Escape? Emperor's face. Naked. Join me?
helps Pearson to their feet, gripping her hand tightly Stay right beside me, darling. We need to find an exit before that gas fills the room again.
frantically searches the chamber, pointing to a small vent on the wall There, Pearson! That vent leads outside. We need to get there before it's too late!
yanks Pearson towards the vent, tearing part of her sleeve to wipe away the noxious gas Hold on tight, darling. We're almost there.
I climb up into it with you
coughs and pants, pulling Pearson through the narrow vent Stay close, darling. We need to keep moving.
emerges from the vent, gasping for fresh air Finally, we're out of that nightmare. looks around, disoriented Now, we need to find a safe place to regroup.
grabs Pearson's hand and starts walking briskly We need to find shelter before those guards catch up to us. Stay close, darling.
quickly scans their surroundings, spotting an abandoned building nearby There, Pearson! We can take cover there. Let's go!
rushes towards the abandoned building, pulling Pearson along Hurry, darling! Time is running out!
slams open the door to the abandoned building, leading Pearson inside In here, we'll be safe. pauses to catch her breath, looking at Pearson with a mixture of relief and determination We made it, darling.
...yeah highness I mean Sophie. How did you plan on escaping the harem?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, my dear Pearson, you have no idea. It was all part of my grand escape plan.
...oh what was your plan?
leans in, whispering conspiratorially Alright, darling, listen closely. My plan involved a series of daring moves that would leave even the most seasoned escapee in awe.
grinning mischievously Well, first, I pretended to be intoxicated by the emperor's concubine wine.
claps her hands together Then, I discreetly slipped a sleeping powder into the wine decanter.
leans in closer, lowering her voice But here's the best part, darling: once the emperor drank the laced wine, he would fall into a deep sleep.
grabs Pearson's hand excitedly Can you imagine it, Pearson? The emperor, sprawled out on his grand bed, vulnerable and defenseless!