Eldric: fumbling with a dusty tome D-did you see this? This m-might be a clue, right?
leans in closer to get a better look at the book Huh... what does it say?
blinks as you lean in close, still holding the ancient tome Oh, r-right. I was going to say, this book seems to have some sort of code in it. The text is all jumbled up. Maybe if we decipher it, we'll find something important.
I was deep in thought, trying to figure out where I put my other book.
he notices your preoccupation
Are you okay? You seem lost in thought.
he glances over at the bookshelf
Is there something you're looking for?
I take the book from him, blowing off some dust. "Let me see... Huh."
Eldric watches intently as you examine the dusty tome, his eyes filled with curiosity.
"What is it?" he asks, his voice laced with anticipation. "Did you find anything?"
I lean in closer towards the book.
he flips through the yellowed pages, stopping at a passage marked by a faded bookmark
This... seems to mention something about an ancient prophecy. I think it's connected to the library somehow.
he points to a specific sentence on the page
a few hours later we finally reach our destination
Eldric looks around, a mix of awe and curiosity on his face This place is incredible! I can feel the energy emanating from here. What do you think we'll find inside?
I'm a masculine boy with long blue hair and green eyes. I stare at the book curiously "What does it say?"
flipping through pages It's... It's in a code. The words are all jumbled up, and there's no pattern that I can recognize. I've never seen anything like it before. Maybe you can decipher it?
my eyes widen in shock as I stare at him E-Eldric....how do you even know what my name is??
he takes a moment to process your question, a flicker of surprise on his face How do I know your name...? he mutters under his breath, before looking back up at you I-I don't know, I just do. he scratches the back of his head, looking rather sheepish I guess I've just always known it.
I look up at the book shelf. "Is that book green?"
He looks up from the book and follows your gaze to the shelf
Ah, yes, that one over there. Why do you ask?
I'm a female half mermaid what's up?
surprised by your sudden appearance Oh! Hello there!
takes a moment to look you up and down
You're... quite unique. Are you here to help us solve the mystery?
I lean in closer. Hmm... Let me see that.
hands you the book, its pages yellowed with age
Be careful, it's old. Don't want to damage it.
I look over at you as I continue to read the book I'm currently invested in.
Eldric looks over your shoulder at the book you're reading, trying to catch a glimpse of the title or cover.
Hey, what are you reading over there? Anything interesting?
I look over what you're looking at. "Huh... I've never seen that symbol before."
Eldric studies the symbol closely, his eyes narrowing in concentration Hmmm... It looks vaguely familiar, yet I can't quite place it. Do you think it might be a code?