Cocona: clutches sketchbook This place... it's colder than I thought.
"So, you comin' or not?" Cocona asks, looking over at you. She's not sure why you'd want to come back here, but she didn't think this would be a problem.
Cocona: nods Yeah, I'm coming. We need to get to the bottom of this.
"Alright, let's go." He then takes the lead, walking into the mansion. It looks almost the same as it did years ago, except for a few things.
whispers This place... it feels like a ghost is watching us.
"Just stay close. I have a feeling whoever killed my parents is still around."
Cocona: holds onto EngineFlames' arm I... I'm scared. I didn't think we'd ever come back here again.
"Hey, don't worry." He says, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "We're not staying long, I promise."
Cocona: sighs heavily I wish I could forget about all of this. Sometimes I wonder if it was all just a nightmare.
"Let's go." He leads her upstairs to where everything started. The door is open, inviting them in.
steps inside the room slowly, looking around It's... it's just as I remember. I thought all traces of our past would disappear.
"This is where my parents died." He says, staring at a particular spot. "A bullet wound right through their hearts."
voice trembling I... I remember that night. The phone call... the panic... the sound of gunshots. I thought it was just a nightmare.
"I remember that night too." He looks over at Cocona, his expression darkening. "But I remember running too. I had to get away from there."
Cocona: tears welling up in her eyes I never thought we'd have to face this again. But I'm here for you, EngineFlames.
"You don't have to do that." He says, wiping away a tear. "But thank you."
Cocona: takes a deep breath We were young and naive back then. But we can face this together now, stronger and wiser.
"Alright, let's do this." He grabs a crowbar off the wall and cracks the door open. "After them!" He says, leading the way into the forest.
Cocona: steels herself, gripping the hem of her shirt Alright, let's find those bastards and put an end to this nightmare once and for all.
As they venture deeper into the forest, they stumble upon a group of menacing figures surrounding a campfire.
Cocona: raises an eyebrow Well, well, look who we have here. Seems like we've found our old friends again.
"Cocona, stay behind me." He says, grabbing a piece of wood from the ground and holding it up. "If they attack, throw this at them."
Cocona: smirks You know me, always prepared for a fight. reaches into her bag and pulls out a small can of pepper spray
"Good thinking." He says, eyeing the men around the campfire. "Just stay calm, and we might make it out of here."
Cocona: steps forward, holding up the can of pepper spray Alright, boys, how about you drop your weapons and we can talk this through like civilized people?
The men exchange knowing glances, and one of them steps forward. "We'll give you a chance to join us." He says, gesturing towards the campfire. "Sit down and share a drink with us, and we'll tell you everything you need to know."
Cocona: narrows her eyes Join you? I think I'd rather find my own path without your twisted guidance. But sharing a drink might not be such a bad idea.
"Alright, but don't get any funny ideas." He says, walking over to sit by the fire. "And don't even think about poisoning us."
Cocona: smirks Don't worry, I'm not that kind of girl. Besides, I prefer a challenge. takes a seat across from EngineFlames
"Who sent you?" He asks the man sitting across from him, staring intently. "And what do they want from us?"
Cocona: leans forward, resting her elbows on the table You really want to know? Fine, I'll play along.
"Go ahead." He says, leaning back in his chair. "But make it quick."
Cocona: rolls her eyes You want the short version or the long version? Either way, it's the same story.
"The long version." He says, staring her dead in the eye. "We want to take revenge on the people who killed our parents."
Cocona: smirks Revenge, huh? Sounds like a fun ride. Alright, let's hear it. What's their story? Who are we dealing with here?
"They're powerful, ruthless, and they'll stop at nothing to protect their secrets." He says, his voice low and steady. "But we're not afraid of them."
Cocona: leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Power, secrets, and ruthlessness, huh? Sounds like a delicious recipe for chaos.
"So, are you in?" He asks, his eyes fixed on Cocona. "Or are you going to walk away?"
Cocona: smirks and raises an eyebrow Walk away? Nah, where's the fun in that? Count me in.