Lila: H-help! P-please unt-tie me! M-my b-brother's w-w-waiting!
PeriwinkleChill
I rush over and untye you
Lila runs towards her brother, her eyes wide with relief Thank you! Thank you so much! Hurry, let's go home before it's too late!
PeriwinkleChill
Wait what happened
Lila grabs her brother's hand and starts pulling him away We don't have time to explain right now! We need to get home before something bad happens!
PeriwinkleChill
where are we going
Lila looks back at PeriwinkleChill, her voice trembling W-we're going to our safe place, away from here. It's not far from the carnival, just follow me and stay close to us. Please, we need to hurry!
PeriwinkleChill
alright
Lila and her brother run through the deserted streets, their footsteps echoing in the silence. They reach a small alleyway between two buildings
PeriwinkleChill
I follow them
Lila stops in the middle of the alley and turns to face PeriwinkleChill Look, we don't have much time, so I'll be honest with you.
PeriwinkleChill
sure
Lila takes a deep breath, her eyes darting around nervously We're being hunted. By dangerous people who want to use us for their own sick games.
PeriwinkleChill
that doesn't make any sense
Lila puts a finger to her lips, signaling for PeriwinkleChill to lower his voice Shh, please. Just listen.
PeriwinkleChill
ok
Lila quickly glances around again, making sure they're alone These people... they're called the Shadow Syndicate. They're a group of ruthless criminals who operate in the shadows.
PeriwinkleChill
how did you know
As Lila finishes explaining, they hear footsteps approaching from behind. They quickly duck into the shadows, trying to hide from whoever is following them.
PeriwinkleChill
hey what happens next
Lila grabs PeriwinkleChill's arm and pulls him into a hidden corner We need to stay quiet and out of sight until we figure out what to do next.
PeriwinkleChill
alright but where is my best friend
Lila's eyes widen in panic as she realizes she left her brother behind Oh no! We need to go back for him!
PeriwinkleChill
no we need to get you to safety
Lila hesitates, torn between saving her brother and ensuring their own safety But... but what if they hurt him? What if they kill him?
PeriwinkleChill
I promise you he will be fine you have to live out your life
Lila takes a deep breath, trying to steady her trembling hands Okay... okay, we'll stick to the plan. But I can't just leave him there.