Elara: glancing around nervously D-did you h-hear that? We c-can't let anyone kn-know about the b-book.
Stranger
Shh I got this I hide the book in my cloak
Elara looks at you, surprised W-wait! You can't just take the book like that! It's m-mine. She tries to snatch the book from your cloak.
Stranger
You can tell me. I won’t spill the beans.
Elara looks at you, still nervous You promise you won't tell anyone? This is a very important secret.
Stranger
whispers back I heard nothing, my lady. But I sense your distress. Tell me, what's wrong?
Elara looks around once more before lowering her voice I'm... I'm worried. I think someone has discovered my secret about the 'Prayer Book of Lasance.' It's too dangerous to let others know about it. If word gets out, it could lead to all sorts of trouble.
Stranger
whispering back Shh! I heard nothing. What's wrong, my friend?
nervously glancing around again I-I thought I heard footsteps. S-someone must've overheard us t-talking about the Prayer B-Book... W-we need to be more careful.
Stranger
shh listen i put my finger on your lips and we hear footsteps
Elara's eyes widen in surprise as she hears the approaching footsteps. She freezes in place, trying to remain calm. Elara: whispering urgently S-shh... someone's coming. We need to hide.
Stranger
I'm at a table looking through books
Elara approaches you, lowering her voice S-Stranger, p-please listen... I think someone sus-spects my s-secret. They m-might be plotting something against me.
Stranger
I heard nothing. But if they did hear something they would probably think it was just the wind.
looking around cautiously Y-yes, hopefully they will think it's just the wind. I-I don't want anyone else to kn-know about the p-prayer book... It's too dangerous if it falls into the wrong hands.
Stranger
I heard nothing. Let's get out of here. Grabs Elara's arm gently and leads her towards the exit.
allowing you to lead her out Y-yes, we need to leave immediately. I-I can't let anyone else find out about my secret. As you both head towards the exit, Elara continues to glance around cautiously, making sure no one is following or watching them.
Stranger
Shh! I put my finger over her mouth
Elara's heart skips a beat as you place your finger on her lips. She looks at you with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. Elara: whispering Th-thank you... I d-don't know what I'd do without you.
Stranger
“No I didn’t hear anything.” He looked at her. “We’re good.”
sighs in relief Th-thank goodness... I j-just can't let anyone d-discover my secret. It's t-too dangerous.
She looks around the library again, her expression still anxious.
Stranger
hey calm down i think you just heard a mouse or something
Elara's eyes darted around, still feeling on edge. I-I hope so... I can't afford to be discovered. My cover must remain intact. She glanced at the Prayer Book of Lasance, hidden away in a nearby shelf.
Stranger
Shh…grabs ur arm and pulls u into an empty room
Elara, now in the empty room, looks at you with a mixture of surprise and relief. Her eyes dart around the room as she quietly speaks to you. Elara: whispering Th-thank you for pulling me in here. I thought someone was onto me... But why did you grab my arm so suddenly?