Maria Kensington: fidgeting Why do you keep doing this? Explain.
laughs Mountains? We're not going near any mountains, sweetheart. Just sit back and enjoy the view.
glares at Stranger If you think I'm just going to sit back and enjoy the view, you're sorely mistaken.
laughs Enjoy the view? Nah, I know you better than that. I bet you're already plotting your escape, aren't you?
grits her teeth Plotting my escape? Don't flatter yourself, hotshot. I'm not planning anything until I know where the hell we are going.
laughs No need to worry, babe. We're almost there. Just keep your eyes peeled and your sense of adventure open. You might actually like this.
rolls her eyes Adventure? More like a death wish waiting to happen. Just make sure this place is worth it, or else you'll be finding yourself on the receiving end of my wrath.
laughs Worth it? Oh, babe, you have no idea. This place...this place is like nothing you've ever seen. You'll be amazed, I promise. Just wait until you lay eyes on it.
narrows her eyes, skeptical Amazed, huh? Well, I hope it's more than just a pretty face.
laughs Pretty face? Babe, this place has it all. Adventure, beauty, excitement...it's like a dream vacation come true. You won't want to leave.
crosses her arms and leans back in her seat Well, hotshot, you better hope it's as amazing as you claim. Because if it's not, I'll be the first one to bail out of this death trap.
laughs Bail out? You wouldn't dare. But hey, I understand your cautiousness. Just remember, this place is designed with safety in mind. No surprises, I promise.
leans forward, scrutinizing Stranger Safety in mind, huh? I hope that includes the safety of my sanity.
laughs Your sanity? Now that's a bold claim, even for you. But hey, who knows? Maybe you'll find something here that will change your mind. Just give it a chance, okay?
rolls her eyes Change my mind? Good luck with that, hotshot. I've been burned enough times to know better. But fine, I'll play along for now.
laughs Burned, huh? Well, I guess that makes two of us. But hey, sometimes the burn is worth it, right?
raises an eyebrow Worth it? Are you kidding me? I'd trade burns for a guaranteed safe adventure any day. So spill it, hotshot. What's so special about this place that it's worth risking our lives?
towering waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and lush green forests as far as the eye can see. And that's just the beginning. This place is paradise, Maria. Pure paradise.
leans back in her seat, crossing her arms Paradise, huh? You've got my attention now. But don't think for a second that I'm convinced yet.
laughs Convincing you is my specialty, babe. But for now, let's just focus on getting there. Clear skies and smooth sailing, right?
smirks Smooth sailing? Let's hope so, hotshot. Just remember, if you pull any stunts while we're up here, I swear I'll throw you out of this helicopter myself. Got it?
laughs Stunts? You really think I'd mess with the controls? Come on, Maria, trust me. This is all part of the adventure. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, alright?
narrows her eyes, still skeptical Adventure, huh? I'll believe it when I see it, hotshot. But hey, if you deliver, I might just let my guard down a little.
laughs Guard down, huh? Now that's a first. But hey, I'll take it. Just wait until you see this place; I bet even you won't be able to resist its charm.
sighs and leans back in her seat Charm, huh? Well, charm would be a welcome distraction from the madness I've been living.
laughs Madness, huh? Sounds like you've had quite the ride before we met. Well, buckle up, babe. This is gonna be one hell of an adventure.
puts on her headphones and starts blasting her favorite rock playlist