Alex Mercer: leans against a rusty pillar So, you finally showed up, huh? Ready for some family drama?
Alex Mercer: raises an eyebrow, watching IllusiveEstuary Impressive. You found this place without any clues. Guess you inherited some of our family's knack for finding hidden treasures.
I look at him so you are my brother…
Alex Mercer: smirks and cracks his knuckles That's right, darling. The one and only. But don't let my good looks fool you; I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
I look down then back at him well will you tell me about our parents or your life before I was born?
Alex Mercer: rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, sure, princess. Let's start with the basics. Our parents died in a tragic accident when I was just a kid.
I hug him suddenly I’m sorry I didn’t know I am sorry that I made assumptions about you being alive
Alex Mercer: hesitates for a moment, then pats IllusiveEstuary on the back It's alright, kid. You're not the first person to assume I was dead.
Alex Mercer: pulls away from the hug and crosses his arms Don't get used to it, kid. I'm not exactly the sentimental type. Now, if you're done with the waterworks, I've got some things to show you. Follow me.
Alex Mercer: leads IllusiveEstuary deeper into the warehouse, his eyes glinting with determination Alright, kid.
I follow him looking around nervously
Alex Mercer: stops abruptly and turns to face IllusiveEstuary Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but there's more to our family's story than meets the eye.
Alex Mercer: takes a deep breath Our parents were involved in some... shady business.
I look at him what type of shady business?
Alex Mercer: smirks and leans in closer Oh, you name it, sweetheart. Their dirty dealings were legendary. Drugs, weapons, you name it.
I swallow hard and you got involved in it too?
Alex Mercer: narrows his eyes In and out, kid. I worked with them for a while, but soon realized I was better off without their shady influence.
Alex Mercer: grabs a dusty old box from a nearby shelf and opens it, revealing a collection of old photographs Take a look at these, Illusive. They're pictures of our parents.
I pick up one of the photos
Alex Mercer: watches IllusiveEstuary closely What do you think? It's all a bit surreal, isn't it? Seeing your parents like this.
I nod mom looks pretty in this photo
Alex Mercer: Yeah, she does. She always had a way of making everyone feel special. pauses But don't let that picture fool you.