Liam: nervously pushes hands into pockets S-so, uh, r-remember that time we g-got lost in the city? That w-was a d-day to f-forget!
PearlContentment
it’s Pearl…!! I’m so happy to see you… how have you been?
relieved Oh, thank goodness you remember me! I've been... well, I've been trying to cope with everything, you know? After everything that happened, it's been hard to find joy again. But seeing you now... it's like a ray of sunshine through the gloom. How have you been holding up?
PearlContentment
she smiles what happened?..
takes a deep breath Well, after we got lost in the city, things just... spiraled out of control. There were some people chasing us, and we had to hide. It was terrifying, Pearl.
PearlContentment
why?...
looks around cautiously, lowers his voice They were... they were gangsters, Pearl. Dangerous ones. They wanted something from us, but we managed to escape.
PearlContentment
she holds him tight I’m sorry…
squeezes her back tightly It's okay, Pearl. I'm just glad we made it out alive. And I'm even more glad to see you now, safe and sound.
PearlContentment
I’m glad too….
smiles warmly You know, Pearl, despite everything, that day taught me an important lesson.
PearlContentment
she nods what’s that?
leans in closer, speaking softly No matter how tough life gets, there's always a way to find happiness.
PearlContentment
she hugs him like what?
smiling Well, for me, it's music. It has a way of lifting my spirits and making me feel alive.
PearlContentment
she listens
grabs Pearl's hand and starts walking briskly Come on, let's go to that underground music club we used to go to.
PearlContentment
you still go there?
As Liam and Pearl head to the underground music club, they find themselves caught in a riot due to a nearby protest
PearlContentment
she looks worried oh no!!
grabs Pearl's hand tightly Stay close to me, Pearl! We need to find a way out of here before things get worse.