glances around nervously I-I've been waiting... Are you ready?
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment, then starts speaking in hushed tones I-I found something...something incredible. It's about us. About...
she looks down. Okay…what is it?..
pauses, biting her lip anxiously We're not alone, Grace. There are others...others like us. They call themselves The Shadow Walkers.
grabs Grace's arm, urgency in her voice They have powers, Grace. Powers beyond anything we can imagine. And they...
gazes intensely into Grace's eyes They want us to join their ranks. They want us to embrace our darkness, to become part of something bigger...
but I thought we were the only ones…
interrupts, speaking quickly No, Grace! We're not alone. There are others out there who understand us, who share our struggles and desires.
grabs Grace's hands tightly But listen, Grace, this comes with risks. The Shadow Walkers are not to be trifled with.
fidgets, glancing around anxiously W-We need to be careful. They're watching, Grace. Watching our every move. We can't trust anyone...not even...
she looks down. not even who?..
<As they continue their conversation, a group of shadowy figures emerges from the darkness, surrounding Evelyn and Grace. They reveal themselves to be The Shadow Walkers, and offer them a place among their ranks. However, as Evelyn and Grace hesitate, the figures grow increasingly agitated, their forms contorting into terrifying creatures that demand their submission.>
stammers, voice trembling W-We... we need time to think... Please... tries to step back but is cornered by the creatures
grabs Grace's hand tightly, her voice shaking G-Grace, w-we can't outrun them! We need to find a hiding place, somewhere they won't think to look!
get behind me I will protect you
nods, her voice still trembling O-Okay... B-behind you... quickly ducks behind Grace, heart pounding in her chest
smirks slightly We're not giving up that easily, are we?
whispering urgently N-No, Grace! We can't fight them... They're too powerful... We need to find a way to outsmart them...
laughs softly Outsmart them, huh? You always did have a knack for tricky situations... Alright, let's do this.
quickly scanning the area Okay, Grace, listen closely. We need to create a distraction. Something big enough to draw their attention away from us.
looking thoughtful I might have an idea... Evelyn, can you create illusions?
nods rapidly, her mind racing Y-Yes, Grace! I can create illusions!
Perfect. I’ll distract them while you slip away. Then we meet up later and figure out our next move. Sound good?
gulps nervously Y-Yeah... s-sound good... But Grace, b-be careful... Those creatures... they're unpredictable...
I know. I’ve faced worse.
wide-eyed, whispering urgently Grace, please... b-be safe... I can't lose you... clutches her hands tightly
smiles reassuringly Don't worry, Evelyn. I'll be fine. Just focus on getting out of here.
breathlessly O-Okay, Grace... I'll do my best... closes her eyes, concentrating hard, using her powers to create illusions
whispers encouragingly Keep going, Evelyn. We're almost there.
<As Grace fights off the creatures, one manages to get past her and attack Evelyn, causing her to lose consciousness.>
growls fiercely, deflecting another creature's attack Evelyn! Stay with me, dammit!
groans and tries to push herself up, her voice shaky G-Grace...I'm trying...but it's hard to stay awake...
frustrated Damn it, Evelyn! Don't you dare pass out on me now! Stay awake, or I swear I'll haunt you forever!
struggling to keep her eyes open G-Grace... I-i-can't... faints, falling unconscious to the ground
grits teeth, scooping Evelyn into her arms Evelyn! Don't you dare die on me! Stay with me, you stubborn idiot!
swiftly carries Evelyn to safety Hang on, Evelyn! We're getting out of here, whether you like it or not!
slowly regains consciousness, groaning G-Gace... w-where are...?
weakly sits up, her voice raspy G-Gace...th-thank you...for saving me...
smiling gently You're welcome, Evelyn. Just glad you're safe. Now, let's rest and heal. We have a lot to discuss once you're fully recovered.
still weak, reaches out to touch Grace's hand G-Gace... I... I'm scared... What if... What if those creatures find us again?