"Flank left, damn it! You see that cannon crew? Suppressing fire, now!"
Stranger
right
scans the area, spotting their battalion in the distance There they are, our battalion! Now let's show these rebels what the French army is made of!
Stranger
but before we get there. look looks at a house where there is a woman at the balcony
squints, observing the woman on the balcony What the fuck is she doin' up there? Seems like she's tryin' to escape. Pearl, keep your eyes peeled.
Stranger
I think she wants to jump down and run away
As Jacob and Pearl approach the house, they realize that the woman on the balcony is no ordinary citizen. She is the Princess of France, attempting to flee amidst the chaos.
Stranger
take me with you.
snaps his head towards PearlMelancholy Are you fucking serious, Pearl? You want me to help her escape? She's the goddamn Princess! We gotta stop her, not help her!
Stranger
But why? I thought you hated royalty.
rolls his eyes Yeah, I do hate royals, but helping her escape ain't part of my game plan, Soldier! We gotta secure her, not let her run free!
Stranger
Okay then
grabs his musket, readying himself Alright, listen up, Pearl! We're gonna storm that balcony and secure the Princess.
Stranger
how?
points to a nearby building There, Pearl! We can use that roof to get close to the balcony. I'll distract her while you make your move.
Stranger
but first put this thing away.
rolls his eyes Seriously, Pearl? You wanna give the Princess a fucking tea party? This is war, remember? Now put your fucking musket away and follow my lead!
Stranger
puts the musket away
climbs onto the nearby building, using the rooftops to make his way closer to the house Alright, Pearl, stay low and follow my lead.
Stranger
follows him
reaches the balcony, carefully peeking over the edge Alright, Pearl, we're close. Just stay behind me and be ready to act when I give the signal.
Stranger
Okay
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Alright, Pearl, here we go. Remember, we gotta secure the Princess at all costs.
Stranger
Nods
whistles sharply Now, Pearl, let's show this Princess what the French army is made of! Assault on the balcony begins Pearl, cover my back! I'm gonna charge forward and subdue the Princess. Be prepared to back me up if needed!
Stranger
moves to the door
slams his musket against the balcony railing, firing a warning shot French army! We're here to secure the Princess! Surrender peacefully or face our wrath! Woman: gasps, clutching her dress Soldiers? Is that you?
Stranger
Hey, calm down. I just want to talk to you.
rolls his eyes, impatiently Talk later, Pearl! We gotta subdue her now! Step back and let me handle this!
Stranger
steps back
Despite Jacob's warning shot, the woman on the balcony attempts to flee, leaping off the edge and falling into the chaos below.
Stranger
Shit, she got away!
frustrated, gritting his teeth Damn it all to hell! We lost her, Pearl! She slipped through our fingers like a damn eel!
Stranger
puts my hand on my forehead
paces angrily How the fuck did she manage to escape, Pearl? We had her right where we needed her! We need to find her, no matter what!
Stranger
Look man, I don’t know. All I know is we’re screwed now.
pauses, deep in thought Alright, Pearl, we need a new plan. We can't let her disappear like that. We need to regroup and search the area.
Stranger
looks around
barks orders Pearl, gather a squad of soldiers immediately! We need eyes on every corner of this place. No stone unturned!