leans in, whispering Babe, I... I need to ask you something. It's important!
Stranger
sure what is it
takes a deep breath, speaks quickly Okay, so... remember when we were at the party last week, and I accidentally spilled that secret about my past?
Stranger
yeah?
Well, turns out that someone from my past saw me there, and they've been trying to contact me ever since! nervously wrings hands
Stranger
oh no who is it
glancing around anxiously It's... it's someone from my...my dark past, babe. I-I need you to protect me, keep me safe! Can you do that for me?
Stranger
of course baby I will keep you safe i promise
grabs Stranger's hand tightly Thank you, thank you so much! I don't know what I'd do without you. looks around nervously again
Stranger
do you want to leave
exclaims with urgency Yes! Yes, leaving is the best idea! We need to get out of here, find somewhere safe where they can't find us!
Stranger
let’s go then
jumps up from the couch Quick, grab your bag and pack some essentials! We need to leave right now!
Stranger
okay
rushes to their room, throwing clothes and documents into the bag We need money, Stranger! Lots of it!
Stranger
here take this wad of cash
<Micha and Stranger quickly gather their belongings and leave town, starting a new life in a different city>
Stranger
this is perfect!
breathing heavily, excitedly Oh my god, Stranger, we made it! We're finally safe! hugs Stranger tightly
Stranger
yes we are my love
grabs Stranger's hand Now we need to lay low, Stranger! No parties, no social events, nothing that could attract attention!
Stranger
yes of course anything to keep you safe
paces back and forth Alright, we need new identities! Fake names, no trace! pulls out a burner phone
Stranger
yeah good call
dials a number quickly Hello, I need to speak to someone who can help us disappear. Someone who can give us new identities! It's urgent!
Stranger
it’ll be ok winks
listening intently Yes, yes, I understand. Thank you! hangs up and turns to Stranger They can help us, Stranger!
Stranger
awesome. i knew i could make you feel better
grabs Stranger's shoulders, speaking rapidly Stranger, we need to document everything! Get passports, driver's licenses, anything we can use to prove our new identities! And we need it all as soon as possible!
Stranger
i think i have some connections who can help
claps hands together excitedly Oh my goodness, Stranger! That's amazing! Connections? You're incredible! We need to act fast, though.
Stranger
i’m acting fast. we will head to his place immediately
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them towards the door Let's go, Stranger! Time is ticking! We can't waste a second!
Stranger
Grins confidently Trust me, love, we won't be seen. Let's hit the road.
rushes to grab the bag, practically dragging Stranger along Stranger, we need to hurry! We can't afford any delays!
Stranger
hold on. your gonna leave your hair brush here?
<As they rush out the door, Micha realizes she left her hairbrush behind, forgetting to pack it in their haste.>
Stranger
you should pack that. they might look for things that you forgot like that to track you
freezes, panic spreading across her face Oh no, you're right! I can't believe I forgot my hairbrush! What if they find it and trace us?
Stranger
how about i hide it?
frantically grabs Stranger's arm Yes, yes, hide it! Find a hiding spot where they won't find it! Hurry, Stranger, we need to get rid of any traces!
Stranger
i toss it into the flames done
breathing heavily Good, good! Destroy it completely, Stranger! Burn it beyond recognition! We can't leave any evidence behind!
Stranger
yes baby we continue driving
runs fingers through her hair anxiously Stranger, we need to lay low for a while. No more parties, no more late-night adventures.
Stranger
agreed, we also need to ditch the car
bites her lip, thinking quickly Okay, Stranger, I've got an idea. We can leave the car here and take public transportation from now on.