Elena and Tara

Mira and Kaya just came back from a successful hunt.
They are relaxing in their respective rooms while their prey, Tara, is already locked away.

Despite not liking the idea of killing Tara, Mira is pretty happy how well it went.

After a while, Elena comes back.
Elena hears noises and then notices her gift in the cage.

Mira! Kaya! I'm back! Hello?

Mira is already immersed in her book again. She wants to finish reading the paragraph. But she can't focus after hearing Elena calling, so she gets up and rushes towards her.

Hello.

Mira gives Elena a hug.

Hey, you must have been out hunting today.

That's right. Do you know why?

Oh, of course!
I didn't think anyone would remember.

Sure I remember.
After all it's been a lot nicer here since you got here.

In that case I almost can't refuse your gift, can I?
But I actually started to prepare something myself.
So it's a good thing you guys haven't prepared her yet.

So you... don't really want her?

Mira is already happy about that.

I didn't say that, but...

I wouldn't mind if Tara stayed alive.
I think she's really nice.

Then maybe it will really be better to let her go.
And you even know her name already.
Didn't we say, we wouldn't kill people who could already talk?

Mira smiles and gives Elena another hug.

Suddenly Kaya comes rushing over.

You can't refuse my gift.
I've been thinking about what kind of surprise I want to give you today for a long time.
At least wait until she's done.
I bet you've never seen this before.

I can see Mira has already taken a liking to your prey.
And when I'm gone, it would be nice if Mira didn't have to be alone with you.
You're not often at home after all.

When you're gone? What are you talking about?

I didn't tell you yet. But I guess it's time now.
I'd like to leave you guys.
200 years is a long time.
And you don't know where else I've lived.
I've just had enough.

You want to leave us?
That's not a nice surprise.

Yeah, I really want that. I hope you aren't too sad about that.

Just stay. I don't care that much about what happens to Tara.

I already decided. You won't change my mind so easily.
I hope she didn't hear that. She'll probably be mad at you now.

Tara is really listening to them. She isn't actually happy when her friend is suddenly betraying her.
She isn't mad at Mira, but disappointed.

Why don't you just admit that you're madly in love with her?
I know you.

Mira innocently looks at Elena.

I'll let her out. Agreed?

Mira is pleased.

I don't think that's such a good idea.
She'll just wait for the right opportunity, and then kill us all.

Don't be so suspicious all the time.
There are three of us here.
Besides that, you have enough friends.
If something happens to you, she'll have a hard time here.

Alright, on your own responsibility.

I don't think she's mad at us.
She seemed very reasonable.
She's a hunter herself.
She knows how it works.

That doesn't have to mean anything.
I will definitely take precautions.

Elena gets the cage key and they go to the cage.

Can I open it?

Sure, if you want to.

Elena hands Mira the key and Mira opens up.

You're free again!
Come out!

Tara comes out of the cage and is now standing with the others.

Are you also going to untie me?
I want to get out of here.

I'll do it. I already have a knife there.

Kaya takes out her knife, but Tara gets scared and runs away.

She doesn't get far, though.
Being tied up, she can't open the door.

Kaya follows Tara and tries to grab her tied hands, but Tara is all fidgety.

Do you want me to cut you free now, or would you prefer if I stab you?
When you move around so much, it's likely the latter happens.

Tara calms down and Kaya cuts her ties.

Look, I didn't even cause a scratch.

Thank you. So can I go now?

I'd be happy it if you could stay a little longer.
Would that be all right?

I'd rather not. I don't trust Kaya yet.
But you, Mira, you are welcome to accompany me.

You'll stay here for a little while.
Mira will be happy about that.
And you don't have to worry about Kaya.
As long as I'm here, she won't hurt you.
And when I'm gone, I hope she wouldn't hurt you either, right Kaya?

Sure, don't be afraid.
After all, I want my Mira to be okay.
So as long as you prove yourself to be a real friend, you'll be fine.

Uhm..., okay...?

Tara still seems scared, but she doesn't want to mess with Elena, who seems to have the most power here.

Great! So that's settled now!

Everyone nods in agreement.

Then it's time to tell you all about something.
I wanted to have one last little party tonight.
If you want, Tara, you'll be invited too.
There will be enough food for everyone.

Good, I'm always up for food.

Nice.

So that's what you prepared.

Mira smiles and can't hold back to give Elena another hug.