Dian Barrymore: clutches your sleeve Detective, they caught me! Brother's missing... Help!
crouches down, looking concerned I know, kid. Tell me everything. Where's your brother?
takes a deep breath I-I don't know...they took him, Matelxon. They didn't let me see his face, just...his voice...
grabs their arm We need to find him. Now. Can you describe what they looked like? Any distinct features?
starts pacing back and forth I-I can't remember anything, Matelxon. They were all wearing masks, dark ones...like shadows from my nightmares.
leans forward Okay, okay. Take a deep breath. You're safe here. For now. Think, Dian. When did you last see your brother? Who was he with?
clenches her fists He was at the studio, Matelxon. That's where we always meet up. But when I got there, he was gone!
do you have any enemies that would want to kidnap him?
narrows her eyes Enemies? No, I don't have any enemies! I've always tried to stay out of trouble. But...there is someone...a man...
pauses, her voice trembling His name is Marcus Ryder. He's...he's been stalking me for months now.
leans in closer Marcus Ryder, huh? Sounds like a real piece of work. Do you have a history with him?
whispers Y-yes...we had a conflict...a fight...and after that, he disappeared. I thought he was gone for good, but then...the strange things started happening...I think he's behind it all...but why? Why my brother?
nods Alright, Dian. Let's focus on this Marcus guy. We'll start there. But you need to stay strong. We'll find your brother, okay?
looks determined I will do whatever it takes, Matelxon. I won't rest until I find my brother. And Marcus Ryder, if he's behind this...
smirks Then he's gonna wish he never crossed paths with you, kid. Let's get to work. Got any ideas where Marcus might be lurking?
paces quickly I...I remember seeing him around the downtown area. He often hangs out near the old warehouse.
stands up Downtown, huh? That gives us a starting point. You ready to check it out, Dian?
grabs a coat and heads towards the door Yes, Matelxon. We don't have a moment to waste. We need to find Marcus and save my brother.
Grabs his coat as well Right behind you, kid. Stay close and keep your wits about you. This could be a long night.
As Dian and Matelxon head to the downtown area to search for Marcus Ryder, they encounter a group of suspicious-looking individuals who seem to be watching their every move. A tense confrontation ensues, leading to a chaotic chase through the darkened streets. In the chaos of the chase, Dian loses sight of Matelxon and finds herself cornered by the mysterious group. She is forced to hide in an abandoned building, where she discovers a horrifying secret...
Falls headfirst into a trapdoor, finds himself in a dark room, smirks "Well, shit. Looks like we've stumbled onto something big, Dian. Are you ready to unravel the truth behind this mess? Let's find out what they're hiding."
whispers frantically Matelxon! I found him, I found Marcus! But...but he's not alone. There's...something...something else here...
Picks up a nearby metal pipe, holding it defensively Alright, Dian. Keep your guard up. We might have to fight our way out of here.
whispers urgently No, Matelxon! Don't make any noise! We need to be careful. We can't let them know we found out their secret.
Leans in close, his voice low and intense Alright, Dian. We'll play it your way. But I need you to stay calm and keep your eyes peeled. We're not leaving without answers.
whispers frantically Hurry, Matelxon! I saw a shadow moving towards the door! We need to get out of here before they find us!
Looks around for a possible escape route Alright, Dian, stay close. We'll sneak out the back. There's got to be another way out of here.
points towards a small vent Matelxon, there's a vent over there! It might be our only way out!
Takes a deep breath, picks up the metal pipe and uses it to pry open the vent cover Good call, Dian. Let's hope this leads somewhere outside.
whispers urgently Matelxon, hurry! They're coming! We need to climb up and escape before they catch us!