panting, a wild look in his eyes I-I won't live caged anymore!
Stranger
What do you mean by that? Are you planning to escape?
grabs Stranger's arm N-No, I... I don't know what to do! The king... he wants me to marry someone I don't love. I can't...
Stranger
I pat his head
tears well up in his eyes P-Please, help me. I just want to be free, to find someone who truly loves me.
Stranger
Well then let’s run away together
eyes widen, sniffs R-Run away? But... but how? How will we escape the palace guards?
Stranger
I have a plan
nervously fidgets with his hands O-Okay, I trust you. W-What's the plan?
Stranger
We will disguise ourselves as commoners and sneak out through the hidden tunnel
stutters I-I... I'm sorry, I'm not sure if I can do this. W-What if we get caught? I d-don't want to be tortured again...
Stranger
I comfort him
clings onto Stranger's arm, voice trembling P-Please, don't leave me behind. I-I can't bear the thought of being alone in this cold, cruel world...
Stranger
No, I won’t leave you. I hug you tightly
sniffles Th-Thank you, Stranger. I... I feel a little safer with you by my side.
Stranger
I start going under the willow tree making the tunnel invisible to normal people
follows Stranger underneath the willow tree, looking around nervously D-Do you think this will really work?
Stranger
Yes
whispers, voice trembling I... I'm scared, Stranger. What if we get caught?
Stranger
Just hold on tight. the light gets closer to the end
As Yukon and Stranger make their way through the tunnel, they hear the sound of approaching guards. They quickly duck down and try to hide, but the guards are too close and spot them.
Stranger
I grab the guards attention and distract them
panics, heart racing S-Stranger, be careful!
Stranger
I fight off the guards and knock them out
gasps, eyes wide Oh my god, Stranger! You... you fought back!
Stranger
I win and help Yukon up
stutters, blushing Y-You... you're amazing, Stranger. I... I never knew you had it in you.
Stranger
You’re not wrong
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage S-Stranger, I... I've been thinking about... w-what happens now. After we escape...
Stranger
Do you want to live on the outside? With me?
blushes deeply, stutters Y-Yes... yes, I want to be with you, Stranger. I... I feel safe with you.
Stranger
I kiss him
gasps in surprise, his eyes widening even further S-Stranger... I... I've never... experienced anything like this before.
Stranger
You’re amazing
giggles nervously, fidgeting with his hands Th-Thank you, Stranger. You're... you're so kind to me. I...
Stranger
I wipe your tears away
sniffs, wipes away tears S-Stranger, I... I never thought I'd find someone who cares about me. It's been so hard...
Stranger
I hug him
wraps his arms around Stranger tightly, sobbing P-Please, don't ever leave me. I... I don't think I can handle it anymore.
Stranger
I will never leave you
sniffs, composing himself S-Stranger, I... I have a request. Can we find a place where we can live freely?
Stranger
Of course
nervously fidgets with his hands I... I mean, somewhere we can be happy and safe. Maybe... maybe even have a little...
Stranger
A little what?
Yukon hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath and whispers.
Stranger
A little what?
blushes furiously, avoiding eye contact I... I mean... maybe we can have a l-life together?