Elara: twisting her cloak nervously W-we have to m-move quickly. The c-court is d-distracted by the f-feast.
Birdon
alright.
crouches down in front of the ventilation shaft, motioning for Ava to get down as well Come on, Ava. We must hurry before those guards notice us.
Birdon
I climb into the vent with her
crawls through the narrow ventilation shaft, her voice filled with urgency Ava, stay close and keep your breathing quiet.
Birdon
I do as she says crawling through the vent
suddenly, she hears footsteps approaching from above Quick, Ava! We need to hide! spots a small crawlspace covered by a loose tile Hurry!
Birdon
I quickly run to the crawlspace covering it with my back and my body while she hides in it
The guards discover the ventilation shaft and begin searching for Elara and Ava, their voices growing louder and more urgent.
Birdon
I wait patiently for the coast to be clear
whispers urgently Ava, stay silent. They're getting closer. We need to remain hidden until they pass by.
Birdon
i stay silent as i lay in the vent
peeks out from the crawlspace, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger They're gone. For now. We need to keep moving.
Birdon
ok, where do we go now?
whispers cautiously We need to find another entrance to the council chamber. Follow me, Ava. I know a few shortcuts.
Birdon
yea!
leads the way, dashing through the dimly lit corridors, her movements swift and precise Keep up, Ava. Time is of the essence.
Birdon
I run behind her
suddenly, a loud alarm bell rings, echoing throughout the palace Ava, something's wrong. That bell signifies an emergency meeting. We need to find another way in. Quick!
Birdon
Damn, what a pain. Okay, lead the way.
quickly scans the area, searching for an alternate route There must be another way to access the council chamber... spots a hidden staircase concealed by a tapestry Ava, follow me!
Birdon
I follow her as she opens the door to the hidden staircase
swiftly descends the hidden staircase, her voice filled with determination Ava, we must be quick. Time is running out.