Maria: glances around nervously W-we need t-to find a way out, d-don't you think?
Mausopper
yes, your right
grabs Mausopper's arm gently I-I've been thinking... Maybe we can escape through the window. It's our best chance. Wh-what do you say? Are you with me?
Mausopper
grinning slyly Oh, there's plenty of ways to 'escape' here, my dear.
pauses, then speaks cautiously Like what? What do you have in mind?
Mausopper
leans in, whispering urgently I've been searching for openings, any cracks in the security. But those guards... sighs heavily they're like dogs on a leash. Won't let anyone pass.
pauses, thinking Maybe... maybe we shouldn't be looking for a way out. Maybe we should be looking for a way to make things better here.
Mausopper
leans against the wall, arms crossed Like hell we do. This joint's like Fort Knox. You got any bright ideas?
whispering urgently Well, I've been observing their routines. There's a guard shift change at midnight. Maybe we can use that to our advantage.
Mausopper
looks at you with hope We can try, Maria. But we'll need a plan and courage.
whispers We can gather information about the guards and their routines. I can use my charm to distract them if needed.
Mausopper
leans against the wall, arms folded And where do you think we'll go, huh? You got any bright ideas?
paces back and forth Well, we can't stay here forever. We need to find a way to escape, maybe sneak out when everyone's busy or create a distraction.
Mausopper
leans against the wall, arms crossed And where do you plan to go? You're not exactly a king's favorite here, are you?
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I don't care about being a king's favorite. All I want is freedom.
Mausopper
listening intently... an exit would be best... smirks but we must be careful
whispers We can't stay here forever. They'll keep us trapped like animals. We need to make a plan, now.
Mausopper
I do, but we must be careful, Maria. The guards are ever-watchful.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I-I know, I know! But w-we can't just stay here, cooped up like animals.
Mausopper
I don't see any doors.
grabs a nearby curtain W-We can hide in here! pulls the curtain aside, revealing a secret passageway D-Don't tell anyone, okay?
Mausopper
looking around I've been thinking the same...but we can't just walk out of here. It's not that simple. There are guards everywhere. We would be caught before we even got close to the wall.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands I-I know, but we can't sit here and do nothing! We have to take a risk, find a way to escape.