Anastasia Dimitriadou: whispering nervously Did you find it? The manuscript?
I found something much more valuable than any Manuscript I smile as I look into your eyes
raises an eyebrow
Oh? And what might that be?
found what I say in my very deep manly voice
blinks up at you, surprised by your deep voice
Ah, yes. The manuscript. I need it back. It's very important.
A man looks up from his book yes ma'am
Anastasia approaches you, her expression serious
Good. Now we must leave this place immediately.
I don't know what you're talking about. he said while looking through some books.
She raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing in suspicion. Don’t play coy with me. You were supposed to find the manuscript I requested, not browse these dusty old books.
leans against a wall, smirking "Found it, alright. But what's the catch?"
raises an eyebrow, studying your expression
No catch. I simply need your assistance in retrieving a historical manuscript. Its significance goes beyond mere academic interest. It may hold the key to unlocking a dark secret from my past.
yes I did I hand it to her
Anastasia's eyes light up as she takes the manuscript from your hands. She carefully unfolds it, examining it closely.
whispering in awe This is incredible. I can't believe you found it. But we must be careful. There are those who would stop at nothing to get their hands on this.
pulls out the Manuscript found it in the stacks
eyes widening with excitement Well done. You have no idea what you've just stumbled upon.
leans closer to examine the manuscript
This is it. The original text of the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle's "On the Soul".
I hand her the book yes ma'am
Anastasia takes the book, carefully inspecting its worn leather binding. Her eyes gleam with a mixture of relief and anticipation.
"Thank you. This is very important. I've been searching for it for a long time."
yes I did... but what does it mean? the manuscript details Anastasia's hidden past... including how she survived a shipwreck at age 20
Anastasia takes the manuscript from your hands, her eyes widening as she reads through its pages. She takes a deep breath, her voice filled with a mix of relief and vulnerability.
This... this is it. This is the truth. All these years, I've kept it hidden, fearing how people would react if they knew. But now, it's out in the open.
Anastasia's eyes widen as she takes the worn leather-bound book from your hands, a mix of relief and anticipation on her face.
Thank you. This is very important. It contains information that could change everything.
She opens the cover, revealing yellowed pages filled with ancient text and intricate drawings.
yes I did. I hand it to her
Anastasia carefully takes the manuscript from your hands, her fingers gently tracing the worn leather binding.
"Thank you," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the sound of her racing heartbeat. "This could change everything."
pulls out a book bound in black leather This it?
her eyes widen as she sees the book
Yes... This is it. Her voice is filled with relief and wonder. How did you manage to find this?