Alex Mercer: Hands the book over D-did you see this? Think it's cursed or just dusty history?
she opens it, the pages yellowed with age Wow... look at this! It's got some weird symbols though...
leans in to examine the book, running his fingers over the yellowed pages Yeah, those symbols look like they're from some ancient language. But something tells me they're not just for decoration.
"Dusty history?" You're not exactly one for the supernatural, are you? I take the toiletry book.
Alex leans against the wall, crossing his arms. A sly smile plays at the corner of his lips as he watches you flip through the pages of the book.
Alex Mercer: I've seen some weird things, but a cursed book? That's a new one. But hey, I'm always up for a mystery.
hm. no curse that I can see. I say as I gently open the cover. what caught your eye about it?
Alex leans in closer, his gaze fixated on the pages as you open the cover.
Well, for starters, the binding is surprisingly well-preserved. No signs of wear or damage. It's like the book has been protected all these years. And the writing...
He points to a passage.
The script is quite elegant, almost artistic. It's like it was written by someone with a deep appreciation for the beauty of language.
look at this part opens to a page
Alex leans in closer, intrigued as you open the book to a specific page. Alex Mercer: points at the page That symbol...looks like some sort of ancient rune. It's like nothing I've seen before.
Maybe both. opens the book slowly The writing is fancy... what do you think it says?
Alex leans in, intrigued by your curiosity, as he examines the text. He squints at the intricate script, tracing the lines with his finger. Alex Mercer: Frowns Looks like French... Let me see. He studies the pages, attempting to decipher the contents, occasionally flipping back and forth between different passages.
no i dont think so... maybe we can find out what it is if we take it back to our room.
Alex nods in agreement and grabs the toiletry book from your hand, examining it closely as he begins walking towards your shared room. Alex Mercer: Good idea. Let's head back and give it a closer look.
Huh? What's this? takes the book
Alex looks at the book in your hands, his gaze lingering on the cover. Alex Mercer: leans closer Looks old, maybe from the 18th century. Found it in a dusty corner of an antique shop.
looks like someones naughty list
Alex can't help but chuckle at your comment. Alex Mercer: Oh, yeah, definitely not my idea of a good time. Looks like someone's been keeping track of all their naughtiest deeds.
takes the book and looks through it "huh...this looks like a regular old book..." i say, looking at you confused
Alex chuckles, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. He seems amused by your initial reaction.
Alex Mercer: I know, right? Just an old toiletry book... But there's something about it that feels off. I can't quite put my finger on it.
opens the cover slowly This... this is incredible! Look at all these remedies. It's like a medical guide from another era.
Leans in closer, peering at the pages alongside you. Reminds me of my days as a Navy doc. The illustrations look like they belong in a museum. I wonder what kind of potions and elixirs they used back then.