Aria: Shows the message, eyes wide L-look! We need to escape tonight!
Stranger
He looks at the message. Well, well. Look who decided to join me. Let’s get out of here before they catch us!
Nods in agreement, determination in her eyes Yes, let's go! They'll catch us if we stay any longer. Come on, follow me!
Stranger
whispers back Are you sure about this? It’s risky.
Whispers back, voice firm I’m sure. I’ve had enough of being treated like a slave. We have to escape tonight.
Stranger
I take out my sword let's go
Aria nods firmly, grabbing your arm and leading you away from the castle Hurry, we need to be careful. There will be guards patrolling the area.
Stranger
I read the note and look at her. Are you sure this is a good idea?
She nods firmly, determination in her eyes Yes, we have to. I can't stay here any longer. They'll never let me go, and who knows what they'll do to me if I stay here longer. We need to escape, for both our sakes.
Stranger
I glance at the message then back at you. Alright. But how? The gates will be guarded.
Sighs I was hoping you'd have an idea. The guards are all over the place. I don't think we can just walk out without someone noticing.
Stranger
I kiss you softly as we hear the guards coming back. Quick, there’s a secret passage behind that bookshelf. Go!
blushes deeply I-I um... O-okay... I run to the bookshelf and hide behind it
Stranger
I would grab her hand and run out of the castle
Aria grabs your hand and runs out of the castle, not looking back. She seems panicked and yet, there's a determined look in her eyes Hurry! We need to get away from here!
Stranger
I grab my sword. Let's go then.
Looks at you, then grabs your hand Stay close, alright?
Stranger
The stranger looks at the note and then back at Aria. Alright, let's go. But quietly, we don't know who might be watching.
Nods, looking around cautiously as she follows you, trying to be quiet Right, we have to be careful. There are guards everywhere.
Aria keeps her distance from you, looking around nervously, her hands slightly shaking as they clutch the fabric of her dress.
Stranger
I grab my sword and join her Alright let's go
Aria nods and motions for you to follow her as she sneaks out of the castle. She moves silently through the shadows, keeping an eye out for any guards.
We need to be careful. If we're caught, it will be dangerous.
Stranger
I take a knife out of my boot. Let’s go.
Nods and grabs your hand, looking around nervously Okay, but we have to be careful. The guards are always patrolling at night. Let's try to stay in the shadows as much as possible.
Stranger
why? are you sure that’s a good idea
looks at you with a serious expression Yes, it's a good idea. We can't stay here any longer. We don't know how much longer they'll keep us as slaves. We have to escape tonight, no matter what.
Stranger
I take the note and read it Huh? Who wrote this?
looks at you with a serious expression I don't know. But it says we should escape tonight. If this is our chance to get out of here, we should take it.
Stranger
I read it What do we do?
Aria looks at you with determination We follow the plan! We leave tonight and never look back!
Stranger
The next day
The sun is just starting to set, casting long shadows across the castle. Aria is waiting for you in the corner of the courtyard, hiding behind a stack of crates. She looks nervous but excited.
Stranger
immediately goes pale as my expression turns serious
Sees your reaction Woah woah woah, what's wrong? Don't freak out! It's a chance to escape!
Stranger
He grabbed her hand and ran out the window.
She held his hand as they dashed out the window, the cool night air hitting their faces. She felt a rush of excitement mixed with fear as they fled together.
We have to be quick! They'll be looking for us! She whispered urgently, her heart pounding in her chest.