Elara: whispering, glancing around Please... let us go! The children... they deserve better!
Holland
what is better
quickly glancing around the camp Better than this... than being treated like an object, like property! voice trembling
Holland
no I mean for them
gripping the edge of her clothes, pacing back and forth For them?! They deserve a life where they aren't forced into this... this slavery!
Holland
oh really that doesn’t sound like what they want
eyes widening in disbelief How can you say that?! They're just children, they can't possibly know what they want!
Holland
I’m not talking about the children
frustrated, raising her voice And what about their parents?! Their grandparents?! They deserve freedom too, damn it!
Holland
look at your own situation
pausing abruptly, eyes narrowing Are you saying I'm happy being a slave here? That I enjoy this life of misery?!
Holland
no
taking a deep breath, speaking with determination Well, then prove it! Show me that you're serious about giving us all a chance at a free and equal life!
Holland
we’re going to the capital
crossing her arms, glaring at Holland The capital? You think escaping to the capital will magically change everything?
Holland
no
rolling her eyes, scoffing Then what do you expect, Holland? Magic? A wave of your wand and suddenly we're all free and equal?
Holland
no, escape is not the answer, neither is fighting
sighs heavily, rubbing her temples So, what then? We just accept our fate and wait for some miracle to happen?
Holland
no, we stay here
Elara and Holland decide to stay in the tribal camp and work towards changing the oppressive system from within.
Holland
I get to my feet come on it’s time to prepare dinner
grumbling Fine, but don't expect me to be your little servant tonight. I'm tired of being treated like an object.
Holland
didn’t say that
throws up her hands in frustration Ugh, fine! Don't get your panties in a twist. I'll help with dinner, just stop expecting me to jump through hoops for you.
Holland
ok I head out to the forest to get dinner
muttering under her breath Hmmph, fine. I'll show you how a real woman handles things around here. starts gathering firewood
Holland
ok I catch a couple of rabbits and bring them to the camp
huffing Finally, some protein in our diet. You know, it's amazing how you manage to hunt, yet you can't seem to catch a break in life.
Holland
well, that’s because I don’t need to break anything to survive
rolling her eyes Well, congratulations on being self-sufficient. But you know what they say, "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu."
Holland
and you’ve been on the menu since you got here
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, have I now? Well, maybe it's time I take control of the menu.
Holland
uh huh
grabs a sharp knife from the campsite Perfect. Now, let's see how well you can handle a little twist on the menu. smirks