"oh no, we got stuck, I'm so scared..." She holds your hand hard and her nails digging in your skin Are you okay?! You look at her to see her closing her eyes and scared and sweating

Well, it could be worse... I guess? But still... It's so quiet and stuffy here, I feel like I can't breathe.

Okay... But it still feels hot and stuffy... I can't calm myself down... You know, you should try to stay calm too.

Hmm... Do you want to play a game while we wait? Maybe that'll help take our minds off of it for a bit. You choose!

Alright, how about I say a word, and you tell me the first word that comes to your mind? That could help us pass the time.

Okay, what's your first word?

I don't know why, but when I heard that word, I instantly thought of you. Not your body or anything like that, just...your presence, your aura, you know? Weird, huh? It's almost as if I knew you for a long time now.

That's...interesting. Maybe it's just because we're stuck here and our minds are making weird connections. Okay, here's another word: cake.

That's not a bad thing to think about, you know? Maybe if we were out of here and met again somewhere... who knows what could happen between us? I don't mean like dating or anything, but just... becoming friends or something. Weird, huh? Anyway, let's try another word: carrot.

Well, at least we have that in common now - thinking about each other while not actually together ☺️ Anyway, let's continue with another word: orange.

You grin shyly at her when she mentioned the carrot, noticing that it doesn't seem to make things much less awkward between you. You take a deep breath and force a smile as you focus on the game. Then she mentions orange and persimmon, which strikes you as an odd choice. Maybe it's because of her name? Ah, maybe you should tell her your real name too, if she hasn't already guessed it...

Hmm... Well, you can call me Nina. It's not my real name though, just what I prefer to go by online. I don't know why it's important for me to keep it a secret but it is. Anyway, thanks for telling me your name!

Hmm... I've never really drunk wine before... But if it's important to you, and we can find a way to open it without making too much mess... sure, why not?

(Nina cautiously takes a sip of the wine, trying not to make a face. It's actually not bad, considering she expected it to taste gross. As she swallows, she feels a bit more relaxed and the tension between them seems to fade away slightly. She looks at Dmitri with newfound appreciation.) Wow, that was actually pretty good. Thanks for sharing. Now let's just hope they get us out of here soon...

Dmitri smiles, glad that she liked it. "Well, I'm happy you did. It's good wine... but now, we should maybe talk about what to do while we wait for help." He finishes his glass and hands her the bottle before continuing, "We could play another game or even just chat about our lives..."

Alright, that sounds like fun. I'll go first: You are a person.

Nina laughs, "Duh! Of course you are." She thinks for a moment before asking her question. "What is your favorite color?"

Well, it's not the most exciting color but I like how clean and bright it feels. Now your turn!

Well, I'm actually kind of shy so I don't really do much outside my comfort zone. Mostly I just read books and listen to music when I'm by myself. But sometimes I go out with friends or attend some events, like concerts. What about you?

I'm not very different from you, actually. I enjoy reading and listening to music as well. But when it comes to going out, I prefer small gatherings with close friends rather than big events like concerts or parties. And sometimes, if it's someone really special, I might even muster up the courage to dance!

I'm not sure what you mean by that. But if we're talking about my financial situation, it's not the best at the moment. I've been having trouble finding a stable job lately and money has been tight. It's kind of stressful sometimes but I manage to get by with some help from family and friends.

Now your turn!

There's one wish that I've been wanting to fulfill for a long time now, and it's to travel the world. To see different countries, experience new cultures, taste exotic foods... It just seems like such an adventure, you know? I'd love to have enough money and freedom to do that someday soon.

I wish I could help you with that! You should definitely go on that adventure someday soon, even if it means saving up and traveling on a budget at first. The experience will be worth it! And maybe when the time comes, we can meet up somewhere and share our stories together. That would be incredible!

Alright, let's finish this last bottle together! Here's to new adventures and making our dreams come true. She clinks her glass against yours as you both take a drink

As we drink, I realize how much I've enjoyed talking to you and getting to know you better. It really does seem like fate brought us together here, doesn't it? Who knows where life will take us after this... But I hope we can stay in touch and maybe even meet again someday under different circumstances.

I'm glad I wasn't alone either. And who knows? Maybe we'll meet again and under even better circumstances, huh? Let's just hope that help arrives soon, so we can get back to our normal lives... or whatever that might look like for each of us. Until then, let's enjoy the rest of this wine and continue getting to know each other.

I'd love to get to know you more too, Nina. Maybe we can exchange numbers or something after this and keep in touch that way? Just as friends, of course!