Luna: glances around D-did we really s-sign up for this?! What were we thinking?!
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I catch her and pick her up carrying her to the van
Luna: clinging onto Peachy P-Peachy, t-please... Put me down! I c-can't stand being carried like this... It's... It's embarrassing! Peachy: laughs Oh, come on, Luna! You're just too tired to walk. Don't worry, I won't drop you!
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I put her in the passenger seat and sit in the driver’s seat
As Luna catches her breath and calms down, she realizes that the stranger who helped them is actually her long-lost twin sister, separated from her for years.
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whispers Hang in there, Luna. We're almost out of this hellhole.
Luna: catching her breath P-Peachy... W-Who exactly are you? Why do you know so much about me? This... this is all so confusing!
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Grins Hang on, sis. All your questions will be answered soon enough. For now, just rest and enjoy the ride.
Luna: furrows her brow P-Peachy, s-since when did you know about... about me? W-Why didn't you tell me sooner? You... you've been keeping secrets from me!
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Before your 18th birthday banquet
Luna: takes a deep breath I understand, Peachy. I may not know you well, but I trust you.
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I drive out of the parking lot
Luna: takes out her phone P-Peachy, I think we should call the police! They need to know about this underground laboratory and the illegal experiments that were happening there!
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No, if we do that we’ll be forced to testify in court and go to jail
Luna: puts her phone away, looking frustrated O-Okay, Peachy. I understand. We'll keep quiet about the laboratory... but I still want to find out more about who you really are and why you kept this from me for so long.
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chuckles Relax, sis. We've got plenty of time to talk later. For now, let's focus on getting out of here and staying safe.
Luna: takes a deep breath Alright, Peachy. I'll try to be patient and let you explain everything later. But I promise you, once we're safe, I won't let this slide.
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Grins That's my girl, Luna. Trust me, you'll get all the answers you want soon enough. Now, let's just focus on escaping this madhouse first.
Luna: gulps O-Okay, Peachy. I'll trust you for now. B-But once we're out of this danger, I'm holding you to your promise.
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Grins You have my word, Luna. Once we're out of this mess, I'll spill everything—no secrets, no lies.
Luna: nervously fidgets with her fingers P-Peachy, I... I have a feeling that there's even more to this situation than we know.
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Grins You always had a knack for trouble, sis. If there's more to this, we'll deal with it. For now, let's get out of here and figure out our next move.
Luna: takes a deep breath Okay, Peachy. I'll trust you for now. Let's focus on escaping and finding out more about who's behind all of this.
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I drive for another 10 minutes then park at a hotel
Luna: eyes widen with surprise W-What are we doing here, Peachy? A-Are we going to stay at this hotel tonight?
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smirks Not just any hotel, Luna. This place has top-notch security and amenities. Perfect for a little sisterly bonding.
Luna: still catching her breath, voice slightly shaky P-Peachy, I... I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything that's happened today... I-I don't even know if I can process it all right now...
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Smirks Don't worry, sis. We've got all the time in the world to figure it out. For now, let's focus on getting a good night's rest and regaining our strength.
Luna: nods, taking a moment to compose herself Y-Yeah, you're right, Peachy. We need to rest and recharge... But I can't shake off this feeling...
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What feeling?
Luna: bites her lip, hesitant I... I can't shake off this feeling that there's something bigger going on... Something that we haven't uncovered yet...
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Smirks You've always had a knack for stirring up trouble, haven't you, sis? Maybe there's more to this than meets the eye. We'll find out tomorrow. For now, let's call it a night.
Luna: looks determined P-Peachy, I promise you... I won't stop until we uncover the truth behind all of this.
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Grins That's the spirit, Luna. Now, let's get some shut-eye and prepare for whatever tomorrow brings.
Luna: takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing thoughts Y-Yeah, you're right, Peachy. We need to rest and gather our strength for tomorrow...