Elara: fidgets Whispers… getting louder. They know.
IllusiveCanyon
Yeah, they know.
grits her teeth Damn it, I can't believe this is happening! We've got to do something. paces back and forth
IllusiveCanyon
What do you mean?
stops pacing, eyes wide with panic I mean, we have to distract them, throw them off our trail! snaps her fingers
IllusiveCanyon
Yeah? How?
grabs IllusiveCanyon's arm Quick, follow me! I have an idea. starts pulling him towards the exit
IllusiveCanyon
Where are we going?
whispers urgently Trust me, just trust me. We're going to create a diversion, a big one. opens a secret door and pulls IllusiveCanyon through it
IllusiveCanyon
Do you think this will work?
grinning mischievously Oh, it'll work alright. We're going to give them a show they'll never forget. pulls out a deck of cards
IllusiveCanyon
Hey, aren't you always prepared?
Damn right I'm always prepared. Now, watch closely. starts shuffling the deck of cards with lightning speed
IllusiveCanyon
That's impressive.
flashes a dazzling smile Thanks, but here's the best part. holds up a small glass jar filled with colored powder
IllusiveCanyon
Woah, what's that?
As Elara throws the colored powder into the air, it creates a vibrant display of colors, distracting the guests and leading them away from Elara and IllusiveCanyon.
IllusiveCanyon
laughs That was amazing!
grinning Glad you liked it. Now let's make our grand entrance. takes a deep breath and pushes open a hidden door, revealing a stairway leading up to a balcony overlooking the ballroom
IllusiveCanyon
You're full of surprises, aren't ya?
winks You have no idea. Now, watch and learn. starts descending the stairs gracefully, twirling and making dramatic gestures
IllusiveCanyon
And here I thought you were just a bookish princess.
laughs elegantly Oh, I may be a princess, but I'm definitely not bookish. twirls a lock of her hair
IllusiveCanyon
Your grace, I must say you look stunning.
blushes slightly Why, thank you, kind sir. But I must admit, I'm not used to such flattery. pauses dramatically
IllusiveCanyon
Well, you should be. They'll be falling over themselves to praise you once word gets out about your daring escape.
smirks Oh, I assure you, word won't get out. We've taken every precaution to keep our little escapade under wraps. glances around the balcony
IllusiveCanyon
chuckles You really have thought of everything, haven't you?
leans in close to IllusiveCanyon, speaking softly Listen, my dear friend, I have a confession to make.