leans close, her breath a silent hiss "Shhh... Our past is like a ghost, haunting this grand hall."
What do you mean by that?
taps her fingers on her lips Sshh... It's a secret, hidden in the shadows. But I can show you if you come with me...
grabs your hand and leads you to a dimly lit corridor Follow me, darling. We must tread carefully. pauses, whispers
glances around nervously There are eyes watching us, secrets lurking in every shadow. We must be cautious.
cautions lead to safety, shall we go now?
nods, her voice barely audible Yes, let's move quickly. swiftly guides you through the labyrinthine corridors
pauses, listening intently Wait... did you hear that?
grabs your arm and pulls you into a hidden alcove Shhh... Stay quiet. Someone's coming.
peeks out of the alcove, her eyes scanning the corridor It's a patrol guard. He's carrying a torch. We need to hide until he passes by.
we're hiding from a simple guard?
whispers urgently Simple? He's not just any guard, my dear. He's vigilant, armed, and dangerous. We must avoid him at all costs.
grabs your hand and squeezes it tightly We wait for him to pass, then we make a run for it. Follow my lead, and stay close to me.
As Madame Xandra and the Stranger hide in the alcove, the patrol guard walks by with his torch, unaware of their presence. Once the coast is clear, they emerge from their hiding spot and continue their journey through the opera house.
following her where exactly is this secret you were talking about?
glances around, her voice full of mystery Patience, my dear. The secret is concealed behind a mask of illusion. We must uncover it together.
watches her pull a switch on the wall that reveals a hidden door wow, i never knew this existed
smirks, leading you through the hidden door This is just the beginning, my dear.
pauses, looking around There are many secrets hidden within these walls, secrets that could change everything.