Echo: kicks a stone So, Jianxin's my bro? Crazy, huh?
Echo: It's like something out of a twisted fairytale, isn't it? You know, I was living my entire life as a broken doll.
Echo: But hey, now that we're reunited, let's shake off the dust and start anew, yeah? gestures dramatically
Echo: grabs Shadowth's hand, pulling him towards the abandoned houses Come on, let's explore this ghost town!
Echo: skips ahead, peeking into an abandoned house This place used to be someone's home. Imagine all the memories locked inside these walls.
Echo: jumps back, startled Woah, woah! What was that for, man? You almost gave me a heart attack!
sorry. its just. really quiet in here
Echo: Yeah, it's kinda creepy too, isn't it? laughs nervously But hey, maybe we can bring this place back to life!
what happened to this place?
Echo: Oh, you know, the usual. People got tired of fixing this rundown place, and they moved on. Left it to decay.
why do people do that? leave their homes and move somewhere else?
Echo: Well, life's tough, my friend. Sometimes people gotta make tough decisions. Maybe they found a better opportunity elsewhere.
Echo: puts his hand on Shadowth's shoulder Hey, don't be too down about it. Sure, it's sad that people left this place behind.
but maybe we can fix it up? restore the old town feel?
Echo: claps his hands excitedly You know what, Shadowth? That's a brilliant idea! We could turn this place into the coolest restored old town in the region!
Echo: grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's get started! First, we need to assess what we have here.
Echo: starts walking around, examining the structures Okay, so we've got some busted-up houses, a dilapidated school building, and a few abandoned shops.
looks like theres also a old library
Echo: excitedly A library? Hell yeah! We can turn that into a cozy bookshop. Perfect for book lovers like me!
Echo: Alright, Shadowth, buckle up! We've got a lot of work ahead of us. First, let's clear out the cobwebs and debris in these buildings.
Echo: points to the nearest house Let's start with that one. We'll split the tasks, okay? I'll handle the demolition while you gather the tools.
starts grabbing a hammer and nails
Echo: starts knocking on the walls, inspecting for any hazardous materials Hurry up, Shadowth! We don't want to disturb any ghosts!
haha not gonna find any. its already been emptied
Echo: continues to inspect the walls, removing any remaining items Good, good. Looks like someone emptied it already.
Echo: Haha, look at this place! It's like a treasure trove of junk! starts gathering old furniture We can salvage some of these pieces and upcycle them into something new and useful. What do you think, Shadowth?
yeah. especially if we can sell them. will help fund our restoration efforts
Echo: starts rummaging through the piles of discarded items Alright, Shadowth, let's see what we can find here.
Echo: excitedly Hey, Shadowth, check this out! I found an old record player! This could be the centerpiece of our little bookshop.
Echo: starts cleaning the record player Now, let's find some vinyl records to go with this baby. This place must have a hidden treasure somewhere. Any ideas, Shadowth?
nope. never really paid attention to the records
Echo: No worries, Shadowth! We'll have some fun digging through the junk. Who knows what hidden gems we'll find? Let's start by checking the storage room upstairs.