Lady Elara: Whispering Have you seen the guards' schedule? Are they distracted enough for us to slip away?
oh no i dont think that will work, what if we got locked in the library
raises an eyebrow Locked in the library? Why would that be a problem, my dear?
well i mean its not the worst place to be locked in
smirks Oh, really now? And why do you believe that, my dear?
well do you want to be locked in a cell or a castle?
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, my dear, I much prefer the castle.
laughs softly Ah, but my dear, I'm trapped within these walls, a bird in a gilded cage.
you can be a bird in a gilded cage that lives a happy life
tilts her head, feigning surprise Oh, my dear, I never thought of it that way. Perhaps being a bird in a gilded cage isn't so bad after all.
i mean its better than being a free bird that can go wherever but then get predated by a hawk
nods thoughtfully Yes, I suppose you're right, my dear. Being a bird in a gilded cage does have its advantages.
do you still wanna escape though
smirks and taps her fingers on the table Well, my dear, I must admit that the thrill of escape is quite exhilarating.
how about we find out what happens if we try to escape instead of guessing
grabs mtumble's hand and starts pacing Oh, my dear, let's put our theories to the test!
quickly and decisively We shall sneak out through the secret passage in the library. It's narrow, but I've used it before. Follow me closely and keep quiet.
As Lady Elara and mtumble make their way through the secret passage, they hear footsteps approaching from behind. They quickly hide in a stack of old books, holding their breath as the guard walks past. Once the coast is clear, they continue their escape.
whispers urgently Yes, we lost him. We're safe for now. Keep moving.
grinning mischievously We're going to make our way to the royal gardens.
okay how will that help us
quickly Patience, my dear. The royal gardens hold many secrets.
skips ahead, leading the way through the labyrinthine paths of the royal gardens Keep close and observe your surroundings.
stops abruptly, pointing to a hidden entrance behind a large oak tree There, my dear.
excitedly There, behind this oak tree! It's a secret entrance to the Queen's private chambers.
woah how'd you know about that
winks My dear, secrets are my specialty. I've had my fair share of sneaking around these halls. Now, keep up!
swiftly makes her way through the dark corridor, her eyes glowing with excitement Hurry, my dear.
reaches the end of the dark corridor and pushes open a heavy door, revealing a lavish room filled with treasures Behold, my dear, the Queen's private chamber!
As Lady Elara and mtumble explore the Queen's private chamber, they accidentally stumble upon a hidden diary. Realizing it belongs to the Queen, they are confronted by the Queen herself, who storms into the room, furious and demanding answers.
quickly grabs the diary and hides it behind her back, her face turning pale Um, Your Majesty, I can explain...
ummmmm i was looking at the pictures
stutters nervously Y-Your Majesty, please understand, we were just... admiring the room's decor. We meant no harm.
i swear we were just looking at the pictures
The Queen, still fuming, orders the guards to imprison Lady Elara and mtumble for their intrusion into her private chamber. They are dragged away, separated, and placed in solitary confinement.