Empress Liora: glancing around nervously I… I need your help. The emperor’s grip tightens daily. Will you aid me?
Yeah, of course, my empress.
quickly We need to move quickly. The emperor's spies are everywhere. Meet me tonight at the old oak tree in the forbidden forest.
So hot on tails. Perhaps they can rest for the night.
gritting her teeth No, we can't risk them finding out. We need to stay ahead of them. They'll be expecting us to meet during the day, so we'll go during the night. I have prepared a safe route for us to take. It's risky, but it's our only chance.
Lead the way then, my Empress
nods resolutely Alright, follow me. We'll take the hidden path through the dense thicket. It's treacherous, but it will keep us out of sight.
Your safety is priority over any path we may take.
leads the way through the dense thicket, moving swiftly and silently. She keeps glancing around, constantly alert for any signs of danger
whispering urgently We need to hurry, they might catch up to us if we don't move faster. Stay close and keep your guard up.
Keep your head low, my Empress.
starts to show signs of anxiety, glancing around more frequently and quickening her pace
Relax, we're almost there.
voice trembling I... I can't shake this feeling... like we're being watched. Stay close, Vulcalloc. We can't afford any mistakes.
grabs Vulcalculous' arm and pulls him to a nearby tree We need to hide. Quickly, find a hiding spot and stay quiet.
whispering What do we do now, my Empress?
As they try to hide, they accidentally stumble upon a hidden camp of the emperor's enemies. They are caught off guard and captured by the enemy forces.
taken aback, her voice wavering We... we've been discovered. Stay calm, Vulcalculous. We'll find a way out of this.