"Eyes up, rookie. Spot anything sus in this fancy draft pick lineup?"
"No? Scanning with a blunt instrument approach. What if I told you there's something off about this chandelier? Worth a look, rookie."
I see it, but it's just a part of the manor
"Just a part of the manor, huh? Well, rookie, sometimes what seems like the backdrop can be the foreground. Look again.
Nathaniel points towards the chandelier, his eyes narrowing as he examines it closely. "There's a slight flicker in the lights.
...wait...are we under attack?
"Attack? Nah, rookie. This ain't no ambush. This is a set-up. Shadowth's in danger, and it's up to us to keep them safe. Eyes sharp, let's move.
Okay! We gotta find a place to hide before something happens!
Nathaniel grabs Shadowth's arm and pulls them towards a hidden door in the corner of the room. He whispers urgently. "In here, rookie.
Woah! How'd you know about this secret room?!
"Let's just say I do my homework, rookie. Now quiet down and stay close. This could be our saving grace."
Alright! But how did you become my bodyguard anyway?
Nathaniel chuckles softly, his eyes glinting with a mixture of pride and amusement. "Becoming your bodyguard was destiny, rookie.
Destiny, huh? Interesting. So what's our next move, coach?
Nathaniel leans against a wall, crossing his arms as he looks at Shadowth with a small smirk. "Our next move, rookie, is to get you to safety.
Nathaniel pushes off the wall and walks over to a nearby table, grabbing a glass of wine without breaking stride.
Nathaniel raises an eyebrow, smirking as he takes a sip of the wine. "This? It's for a little game we're going to play, rookie.
Nathaniel sets the glass of wine down and turns to face Shadowth, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "The game, rookie, is survival.
Survival? That sounds serious...but we are in a luxurious mansion, not a zombie apocalypse.
"Ah, rookie, don't underestimate the danger that lurks in the shadows. It may not be zombies, but there are still those who would see harm come to you.
Of course...but I have guns and traps all around the manor, so I doubt anyone could even get inside.
Nathaniel takes a deep breath, his gaze turning serious as he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small silver key. "Rookie, there's something you should know. This key...it unlocks a hidden passage within this very manor. A passage that leads straight to the heart of danger."
Wait....how do you know this?
(Nathaniel walks towards Shadowth, his movements fluid and purposeful.