### Backstory Outline: Donato’s Escap

 

#### 1. **Setting the Scene**

   - **Location**: Dense woods in Minnesota, late 1960s.

   - **Atmosphere**: Describe the tranquility of the forest contrasted with the tension of Donato’s situation.


#### 2. **Donato’s Background**

   - **Escape from Detention**: Detail how Donato escaped—was it a daring plan or a spontaneous decision?

   - **Life in the Woods**: Describe his day-to-day life, survival skills, and how he adapts to living off the land.


#### 3. **Family History**

   - **Ancestral Connection**: Introduce the story of Donato’s ancestor who fought against the French in Mexico. Perhaps he left behind stories or artifacts that influence Donato.

   - **Motivation**: Explore how this history shapes Donato’s identity and decisions.


#### 4. **The Call to Adventure**

   - **The Lake in Northern France**: Introduce the idea of traveling to this lake for a specific purpose (e.g., a hidden treasure, a secret meeting).

   - **Need for Expertise**: Highlight that Donato’s fishing skills, despite being an oxymoron, are crucial for the mission.


#### 5. **The Plan**

   - **Sweeping Over to Northern Minnesota**: Describe how Lady Rhyssa plans to pick up Donato. Perhaps she uses her Time Lord technology to navigate between locations.

   - **Justification**: Explain why Donato’s “fishing” expertise is essential, even if it’s humorously questionable.


#### 6. **Character Dynamics**

   - **First Meeting**: Describe the initial encounter between Lady Rhyssa and Donato. Include their contrasting personalities and any humorous exchanges.

   - **Building Trust**: Explore how they develop a working relationship despite their differences.


#### 7. **Adventure at the Lake**

   - **Challenges**: Introduce obstacles they face at the lake, such as environmental hazards or unexpected encounters.

   - **Donato’s Skills**: Showcase how Donato’s unique “fishing” expertise comes into play, perhaps in unexpected ways.


#### 8. **Conclusion**

   - **Character Growth**: Reflect on how this adventure impacts Donato, possibly leading him to confront his past.

   - **Future Implications**: Set the stage for further adventures, hinting at unresolved plot threads or new challenges.


### Additional Ideas


- **Themes**: Explore themes of freedom, identity, and the weight of history.

- **Humor**: Incorporate lighthearted moments, especially around Donato’s fishing skills.


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