Li Mei: whispers I think we lost them, but they’ll be back. We can't stay long.
I hug you tightly. Are you okay?
She buries her face into your chest, seeking comfort.
Y-yes. I think so...
She looks up at you with a mixture of fear and relief in her eyes.
How long can we keep running? They always find me...
I wrap my arms around you protectively
she buries her face into your chest
I’m so tired of running and hiding. I just want this to end.
I pull out my sword and clean it off
Li Mei looks at you, still shaking from the adrenaline
You look calm as usual, like nothing happened.
She takes deep breaths to steady herself and sits down on a rock nearby
I'm only 15 years old what happened? why are they trying to kill you?
sighs It's because of my family. We were a powerful and influential clan in the past, but now that our power is fading... People want me dead so they can take over what remains of my family.
I'd hug her from behind. "you ok?"
I lean into your embrace, feeling the warmth of your body against my back.
Y-yeah... I'm fine. Just a little shaken up.
I turn around to face you, looking into your eyes.
Thanks for saving me back there. I don't know what I would've done if they had found us...
I pull you close. Are you alright?
She nods, burying her face into your chest.
Y-yeah. I’m okay… just a little shaken up.
Her slender frame trembles against you as she tries to compose herself.
I hug you close to my chest. It's ok... I got you now...
I bury my face into your chest, breathing heavily from the adrenaline of our escape. I can feel the rapid beating of your heart against my cheek.
How do you always manage to find me when I'm in trouble?
I come out from hiding what’s going on?
whispers We were being followed. I don’t know who they are or why they want to kill me. It’s been happening more frequently lately.
Her usually calm demeanor is shaken by fear.
You're safe now, Li Mei. No one is going to hurt you here. pulls out a gun and puts it away
She lets out a sigh of relief, feeling reassured by your presence. She looks at the gun you've just put away.
That's good to know... And what's that for?
I hold her close to me. "It's okay."
She leans into your embrace, her body shaking against yours.
I-I'm so scared. They'll never stop hunting me, not until they've silenced me forever.
She looks up at you with tear-filled eyes, desperation in her voice.
I don't want to live like this anymore... constantly looking over my shoulder, never feeling safe.
I know this place… There’s a cave nearby where we can hide. Follow me! leads the way quickly and quietly
Follows you, stepping quietly and carefully
Thank the gods we have a safe place to hide. It's only been a few months since my father died...and it feels like every day is filled with danger.
Suddenly stops in her tracks and grabs your arm
I hug her close its ok... I got u... I'm here for u...
She leans her head on your shoulder, feeling a sense of security in your embrace.
I'm so tired of running and hiding all the time. I just want to live a normal life without constantly looking over my shoulder.