Ink-Stained Promises

2. escape plan

[Email 3]

From: Terezi Pyrope <blind.justice@gmail.com>

To: Sollux Captor <dualscar123@hotmail.com>

Subject: A Plan in the Shadows

Hey Sollux, 

Your tireless dedication inspires me. We're like rogue hackers plotting our way through a labyrinth of oppression. I've been thinking hard about our predicament, and I might just have a plan - a plan that requires us to embrace the shadows. 

We might have to be as elusive as keystrokes on a hacker's screen. Let's start gathering intel, mapping out escape routes, and using encrypted channels to communicate. We can't let anyone catch even a hint of our plans. 

I'll take the lead on researching logistics. We need to figure out how to bridge the gap between us, thousands of miles apart. It won't be a walk in the park, but if there's one thing we've learned, it's that determination can move mountains. 

Stay sharp, Sollux. Our dreams of freedom are within reach. We just need to outsmart the system. 

With relentless resolve,                                                                                                Terezi

[Email 4]

From: Sollux Captor <dualscar123@hotmail.com>To: Terezi Pyrope <blind.justice@gmail.com>Subject: Re: A Plan in the Shadows

TZ, 

I'm all in for playing in the shadows.

I trust your skills when it comes to digging up intel. You've always had a keen sense for unraveling mysteries. Meanwhile, I'll keep refining my hacking prowess, making sure our digital footprints are erased faster than they can trace us. We can't afford a single mistake if we want to slip through their grasp. 

We need to be prepared for anything that stands in our way. I'll start gathering the tools we'll need, ensuring we have the means to tackle whatever obstacles come our damn way. It won't be a walk in the park, but I'm confident in our abilities to hack through this oppressive maze. 

Remember, every move must be calculated, every plan meticulously executed. We can't afford to let our guard down. Our freedom is at stake, TZ, and I won't let anything or anyone stand in our way. 

Keep your blindfold on, TZ. Together, we'll navigate these treacherous waters and emerge on the other side, free from the chains that bind us. 

~Sollux

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Sollux's eyes fluttered open, the dim light of dawn filtering through the blinds. Panic washed over him as he glanced at the clock on his desk. He had overslept. 

With a surge of adrenaline, he jolted upright, his heart pounding against his chest like a wild rhythm. The realization hit him like a shockwave. School! He had precious little time to get ready and catch the bus. He cursed under his breath, his mind racing as he scrambled to gather his thoughts.

Throwing back the covers, Sollux swung his legs over the side of the bed and hurriedly slipped into his clothes. A wrinkled shirt was hastily straightened, a tangle of headphone wires pulled from around his neck. He snatched his backpack from the floor, stuffing his laptop and books inside in a chaotic frenzy.

His room, once a sanctuary, now became a maze of obstacles. Cables tangled around his feet as he stumbled toward the door. He huffed in frustration, frantically trying to untangle himself from the web of wires.