Lily: clinging to your arm, eyes wide Th-thank you... I didn't think anyone would s-save me.
Confutu
hugs you are safe now…
takes a deep breath Thank you, kind sir. I feel like I can finally breathe. pauses, tears welling up in her eyes I'm so grateful...
Confutu
why were you captured…
sniffs, wipes away tears I was captured... during a slave raid. They took me from my family... from everything I knew. voice trembling
Confutu
that’s horrible…
grabs Confutu's arm tightly But you saved me. You saved me from that horrible fate. voice filled with gratitude I can never thank you enough.
Confutu
pats shoulder
whispers Can I ask you something?
Confutu
yea…
leans in closer, voice barely audible How did you find me? I mean, how did you know about my situation? stutters nervously
Confutu
Your little known reputation and the other slaves I heard about how they were captured…
bites her lip, looks down I see... So, you risked your life to save mine. pauses, gathering her thoughts I don't know how to repay you...
Confutu
no need… just be free and have a new life…
gazes into your eyes, her voice filled with determination You're right. I need to live my life freely and start anew.
Confutu
nods
takes a deep breath Thank you, kind sir. I will make the most of this second chance at life.
Confutu
let’s get you some clothes…
holds onto Confutu's arm tightly Thank you, kind sir. I am forever in your debt.
Confutu
leads to shelter
speaking softly Sir, I... I'm not sure what to do next. I've spent so long being trapped and scared that I don't know how to live freely anymore.