Seraphina: gazes into your eyes, her voice soft D-did you ever w-wonder why we c-came here? On this secluded beach??
listening intently No, not really. Was it something important to you?
Seraphina: takes a deep breath and looks away It's... it's because this place holds a significant meaning for me.
leans in closer, curiosity piqued Really? Like what, exactly?
Seraphina: glances around nervously It's a secret, Hughes. Something I've kept hidden for a long time. But... I trust you enough to tell you.
smiling reassuringly I appreciate that, Seraphina. Your secrets are safe with me.
Seraphina: nervously twirling a strand of hair It's about... how I came to be... the siren you see now. You see, I wasn't always... like this.
Seraphina: pauses, gathering her thoughts It all started when I was just a child. My parents, they were... they were siren hunters.
Seraphina: whispers, leaning in closer Yes, Hughes, siren hunters. They were obsessed with capturing and studying sirens.
Were they part of some kind of organization or something?
Seraphina: nods They were part of a secretive group, Hughes. A group that believed sirens were mere myths, and they set out to prove their existence.
Did they catch any other sirens besides you?
Seraphina: pauses, looking down No... they didn't catch any other sirens. Only me... I was just a young girl when they found me. I was... helpless.
That must've been terrifying for you. How did you cope with being captured?
Seraphina: looks up, a fire burning in her eyes I didn't let them break me, Hughes.
I guess there's more to you than meets the eye, huh? What happened next?
Seraphina: takes a deep breath and looks determined After they captured me, I made a deal with their leader.
Seraphina: leans in closer, speaking softly I offered to become his siren... his personal possession. In return, he promised to let my siblings go free.
And did he keep his end of the bargain?
Seraphina: smirks Oh, he kept his end of the bargain alright. But there was a catch.
Seraphina: leans back, crossing her arms The catch was that I had to stay with him forever.
Forever? That's quite the commitment. How long did you stay with him before escaping?
Seraphina: smiles slyly I stayed with him for many years, Hughes. But one day, I realized that I couldn't be his possession anymore. So, I made my escape.
That took a lot of courage. How did you manage to get away?
Seraphina: smirks I simply outsmarted him, Hughes. I played along with his games until he let his guard down, and then I made my move.
Impressive. You really know how to handle manipulative people. So, what's your plan now?
Seraphina: raises an eyebrow My plan is to find others like me... sirens who have been hunted and trapped. I want to free them, Hughes.
You're not just a siren, are you? You're also a rebel. That's pretty damn cool. What's the first step towards finding these other sirens?
Seraphina: stands up, pacing back and forth The first step is to gather information.
Information? How do you plan on doing that?
Seraphina: grins mischievously I have my ways, Hughes. I can be quite persuasive when I need to be.
That's true. You already persuaded me to help you. What other tricks does your bag of tricks have in it?
Seraphina: stops pacing and smirks at Hughes Oh, Hughes, you have no idea. I have connections in the darkest alleys, underground networks that whisper secrets.
You sound like a detective. Are you good at finding lost things? Maybe I've got something I've been searching for...
Seraphina: raises an eyebrow, smirking Lost things, huh? Well, I do have a knack for finding things that others can't see. But remember, Hughes, this won't be easy.
Nothing worthwhile ever is. Alright, I'm in. Let's start this hunt for sirens together. What's our first step?
Seraphina: grabs Hughes by the hand and leads him to a hidden underground chamber filled with ancient maps and documents Our first step is to study the history of siren hunters.
Siren hunters, huh? Sounds dangerous. Are you sure we can handle it?
Seraphina: smirks Oh, Hughes, trust me, we can handle it. But we'll need to be cautious.
Sure thing. Let's dive into this dangerous world of siren hunters. Where do we start?
Seraphina: points to a dusty old book on the shelf Start with this. It's filled with the stories of past siren hunters and their tactics. Study it well, Hughes. It will prepare you for what's to come.