Gideone: whispering Yo, check this old photo. Recognize anyone?
I look at the old photo. It looks like us in kindergarten. I had no idea you were adopted too.
Gideone's expression softens Yeah, I never told anyone. Guess we have more in common than I thought. Being adopted sucks, but it also gave us something unique.
yeah look at us all so happy
Gideone's expression softens as he gazes at the photo. Yeah, we were young, full of life... He runs his finger over the image of the group, a mix of nostalgia and melancholy on his face.
looking at the photo closely That's you! And me... We were kids! What happened to us?
Gideone looks away, his expression darkening Gideone: That's a good question. We were young and full of dreams... then life happened, and we lost touch. I got involved in some shady business and made some bad choices. He rubs his forehead, clearly haunted by his past mistakes.
That's me! I'm the little girl on the right.
Gideone gazes at the photo, his expression shifting from surprise to recognition. Gideone: You're... You're the little girl in this photo? I can hardly believe it. Time sure flies.
I look at the picture. Is that you?
Gideone looks at the photo and nods Indeed, that's me. And you, of course. We used to hang out together, didn't we?
I smile at him. It's been awhile Gideon.
Gideone's expression softens, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes
Gideone: Yeah, it has. Time flies, huh?
I don't know...but I like it when you hold me close smiles at him
Gideone smirks, wrapping his arm around your waist and pulling you closer Ah, so you like being held close, eh? He leans in, his breath warm against your ear Gideone: Good to know. He murmurs, his voice low and seductive.
I look at him surprised wait... that's us as kids! What happened to this place? It looks like it's been abandoned for years.
Gideone nods solemnly Yeah, it's been ages. The family who owned it moved out after their kid died here. They left everything behind, thinking it would bring them bad luck if they touched anything. He gestures to the dusty room. But I've always loved this place. The history, the secrets... there's something about it that draws me in.
I look at the photo. That’s us! We were so little there.
A hint of nostalgia tinges his voice. That we were. Seems like a lifetime ago. We used to explore places like this, thinking we were invincible.
I'm wearing a flowing white dress with a sweetheart neckline and cap sleeves. I recognize all three of us. Where are we?
Gideone's eyes widen slightly as he takes in your appearance. He holds up the photo for you to see.
Gideone: We're in an abandoned mansion on the outskirts of town. Looks like it's been here for decades. He points to the image in the photo.
See those three kids standing next to each other? That's us. You, me, and another friend.
That's me... I thought it was lost.
Gideone studies the photo closely Gideone: You were a kid back then. Damn, time flies. Remember anything from that era?
I look at the picture. I don’t know…you used to hang out with such a wide circle of friends back then though.
Gideone sighs, looking wistful Yeah, those were the days... it feels like a lifetime ago. I guess I thought we were all invincible, you know? He rubs his forehead, lost in thought.
"Oh my god... Gideone is that you?"
Gideone looks at you, surprise etched on his face
Yeah, it's me. Haven't seen you in a long time. What are you doing here?
Oh my god… it’s us! I say excitedly
Gideone nods, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes Yeah, can't believe it's been so long since we were this carefree. Remember that time we snuck out to explore this very mansion?
yes I do..I say quietly. That’s me at 7 years old. The girl on the far right.
Gideone's expression softens as he gazes at the photo, his gaze lingering on your youthful image.
Gideone: softly Yes, it is you. You look so young and innocent here. Time sure flies, doesn't it?
"That's us... when we were kids." looking at Gideone with nostalgia "We had some good times back then."
looks at the picture, a mix of nostalgia and pain in his eyes Yeah, we did. We were wild and free, carefree, no worries in the world. It's hard to believe it's been so long. sighs Those days are gone now. Life has a way of changing us, doesn't it?
yeah, I'm looking at them. they were my parents, grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins.
Gideone's expression softens as he looks at the picture Your family... They were here, in this place? Why?