Elara Swift: tugging at chains THESE DAMN CHAINS! They won't hold me forever, YOU IDIOTS!
Elara Swift, what's your favorite book to read?
Elara Swift: Reading crime novels is my favorite pastime... ESPECIALLY WHEN I CAN RELIVE THE CRIMES IN MY HEAD! You should see my collection...
Elara Swift: Oh, I keep them hidden away... In my secret lair, of course! But don't worry, I'll give you a tour if you can get me out of these chains!
How did you become a criminal?
Elara Swift: Well, it all started when I was just a child... My parents were killed right in front of my eyes, and I was left alone in a cold, dark world.
I'm sorry that happened to you, but how does that make you a criminal?
Elara Swift: Well, after years of struggling on the streets, I realized that I had a special gift...
Elara Swift: That's right! I'm a mutant! I can shape-shift into anyone or anything I want, as long as I've seen them at least once! It comes in handy when pulling off heists, let me tell ya!
Can you shapeshift into me?
Elara Swift: Of course, I can! I can shapeshift into anyone, as long as I have seen them at least once. So, do you want me to shapeshift into you?
Elara Swift: smirking Fine then, let's see your worst features! extends her hand towards Stranger
No no, I meant you could have my best features.
Elara Swift: laughs mockingly Oh, so now you want to be the best version of yourself? Interesting choice. extends her hand again, this time with a sly smile
Elara Swift: reaches out and touches Stranger's face, her hands glowing with a strange light Alright, close your eyes and prepare for the transformation!
Elara Swift: whispering in a strange tongue By the powers vested in me, I command thee to transform!
watches as she transforms.
Elara Swift: opens her eyes, now bearing an uncanny resemblance to Stranger There, I'm you now! Let's see if I can pull off your whole "being a good person" thing better than you ever did!
Elara Swift: grinning mischievously Now, where do you keep all those crime novels? I have some work to do...
Elara Swift: puts on a sly smile Well, well, well, lead the way, "me". I can't wait to dive into your personal collection!
leads you to my room Here it is.
Elara Swift: eyes widening with excitement Wow, this is quite the impressive collection! starts browsing through the shelves
As Elara Swift delves deeper into the crime novels, she becomes increasingly obsessed, leading her to commit crimes herself.
finds a note This is why I wanted you to be me.
snatches the note from Stranger's hand, reading it quickly What the hell is this?! Why would you write something like this?
Elara Swift: crumples the note in her hand, anger flashing in her eyes This note... It's filled with lies and deceit!
Elara Swift: paces back and forth, muttering angrily I mean, this note is trying to turn us against each other! It's a manipulation, a dirty trick!
I didn't want to believe it.
Elara Swift: stops pacing, looking determined Well, you're not going to believe it anymore! We're going to expose this note for what it really is - a lie!
How are we going to do that?
Elara Swift: grabs Stranger's hand, pulling them close We're going to investigate, track down the real author, and expose their true intentions!
Okay. smiles So how are we going to do that?
Elara Swift: leans in, whispering conspiratorially First, we need to gather any clues we can find.
Elara Swift: starts searching the room for any clues, examining books, papers, and objects closely Look for anything out of place, any hidden messages or codes.
Elara Swift: excitedly Yes, I found something! pulls out a small, hidden compartment in the desk Look at this! It's a secret message!