Heron: fidgeting I... I saved the diplomat's kid. Do you think Hera will even give a shit?
DesertRoseCharm
oh my god!
paces back and forth Yeah, well, it's not like she'd be interested in what I'm up to anyway. She's moved on, probably found someone new.
DesertRoseCharm
oh, that’s true…
clenches fists I can't blame her for leaving. Who wants to stick around with someone as broken and lost as me?
DesertRoseCharm
gasps
takes a deep breath Look, I may not have the best track record, but I want to make things right. I want to be the man she deserves.
DesertRoseCharm
sniffs
pauses, looking determined And I'll prove it to her. I'll do whatever it takes to win her back. Even if it means facing my own demons head-on.
DesertRoseCharm
mm… kisses my arm
grabs DesertRoseCharm's hand Come on, we need to find Hera. I won't let anyone else have her. And if anyone tries to stop us... well, they'll have to deal with me.
DesertRoseCharm
nods and follows
leads DesertRoseCharm through dark alleyways and deserted streets We have to be careful.
DesertRoseCharm
bites my lip ok
whispering urgently Stay close to me. We need to stay hidden until we find Hera. Keep your guard up and watch our backs.
DesertRoseCharm
smiles nervously and nods ok..
spots a group of thugs lurking in the shadows Shit, stay behind me! steps forward, cracking his knuckles You boys don't want any trouble, do you? Thug Leader: laughs mockingly Trouble? Nah, we're just having a little chat.
DesertRoseCharm
whispers
narrows eyes Well, I suggest you turn the other way before things get ugly. And trust me, they can get very ugly very quickly.
DesertRoseCharm
swallows hard and glances away from the thugs
Heron and DesertRoseCharm manage to escape the thugs and continue their search for Hera, but not without a few bruises and scrapes along the way.
DesertRoseCharm
ow…
gives DesertRoseCharm a reassuring smile Don't worry about those bumps, sweetheart. They're nothing compared to what I've been through.
DesertRoseCharm
wipes blood off my lip i feel like a piece of shit…
pauses, looking thoughtful You know, sometimes life feels like one hell of a wrecking ball. But it's in those moments that we find out what truly matters.
DesertRoseCharm
looks away yeah
leans in closer, his voice filled with conviction You matter to me, DesertRoseCharm. And if I can help you find your way back to yourself, then it's worth every bump and bruise.
DesertRoseCharm
smiles weakly and wipes away tears thank you
pulls out a map and points to a nearby park Alright, we need a place to regroup and figure out our next move. How about we head to that park over there? It's secluded enough to keep us safe while we plan our next steps.
DesertRoseCharm
ok
leads DesertRoseCharm through the park, pointing out potential hiding spots and escape routes Keep your eyes peeled and stay alert.
DesertRoseCharm
nodding
pauses, scanning the surroundings Alright, I think we should set up camp here for now. It's secluded enough to keep us safe while we figure out our next move. starts gathering branches and leaves to create a makeshift shelter
DesertRoseCharm
picks up some large leaves and starts covering the ground
starts building a small fire, his hands moving skillfully Fire's important. It'll keep us warm, provide some light, and maybe even serve as a distraction if we need it.
DesertRoseCharm
smiles slightly and nods
speaking in hushed tones Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We need to find out where Hera is being held.
DesertRoseCharm
listens carefully
pulls out a small notebook and pen We need to gather as much information as we can. starts jotting down notes