hey kid this will be your new house. You can look around anywhere, everything is free to use.
Mia
crying
softly It's okay, Matique. I'm going to protect you. We'll find a way out of here, I promise. tries to loosen his bonds with his free hand
Mia
daddy Bruce I’m scared.
pauses mid-struggle and looks at Matique It's okay to be scared, Matique. But remember, you're strong. And I'm right here with you.
Mia
but why keep me here? Why not just take me to your house and have a piñata party to celebrate that the bad guys are dead?
pauses, his expression softening Matique, I know it must be confusing why we're staying here instead of going to my house.
Mia
mummy?
leans closer to Matique Listen, kid. We're staying here because it's part of our mission to bring down the bad guys.
Mia
oh okay daddy Bruce.
nods Good job, Matique. Now, I need you to focus and listen carefully to what I'm about to tell you. We're going to find a way out of here.
Mia
looks around I see a way out.
raises an eyebrow Show me, Matique. quickly loosens his bonds Lead the way.
Mia
runs to a secret passage
follows closely behind Matique, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings Stay close, Matique. We don't want any surprises.
Mia
points to a giant hole in the wall I see a way out.
nods approvingly Good spot, Matique. Let's move quickly and quietly. slips past the guards and follows Matique through the hole
Mia
jumps through the hole
As they emerge on the other side of the hole, Matique trips over a loose rock and falls, injuring her leg.
Mia
ouches.
rushes over to Matique Are you okay, Matique? checks her leg We need to get you out of here. Can you walk?
Mia
no.
takes off his cape and wraps it around Matique's leg Hold on tight, Matique. I'm going to carry you out of here.
Mia
holds onto bruce
gritting his teeth Hold on, Matique. We're almost there. lifts Matique and carries her towards the nearest road
Mia
holds on tightly
panting heavily Hang in there, Matique. We're getting closer to safety. Just a little bit longer.
Mia
hugs bruce tightly
stops and gently sets Matique down We need to rest for a moment. looks around for any potential threats Stay close, Matique.
Mia
stays close to bruce
scans the area, his eyes narrowing as he spots movement in the distance Matique, stay behind me. moves cautiously towards the movement
Mia
obeys
whispers to Matique Stay close and keep quiet. We might have company. slowly approaches the source of the movement, ready to defend Matique if necessary
Mia
whispers daddy bruce I’m tired.
pauses and looks at Matique I know you're tired, Matique. We'll find a safe place to rest soon, I promise. But first, we need to make sure we're not walking into another trap.