Jack: leans against the dusty fireplace So, what's your take on our... quaint little hideaway?
Gee, Jack...this place screams "creepy classic." You bring me here because...?
smirks Because, my dear TealThrill, this place holds secrets. Secrets that only the most privileged can uncover.
Okay, I'm intrigued. What's your connection to this place?
narrowing his eyes My connection to this place? Let's just say it's a connection that runs deep. Deeper than you can imagine.
gestures for TealThrill to sit Sit down, my dear. I have much to reveal. This place, this abandoned mansion, holds the key to my past.
Alright, I'm sitting. Spill the beans, Jack.
sits down across from TealThrill Many years ago, my family sought refuge in this very mansion.
leans in closer, lowering his voice From what you're not supposed to know. But suffice it to say, we were fleeing from danger.
Dangerous people or dangerous situation?
pauses, studying TealThrill's expression Let's just say we were fleeing from some very dangerous people. People who wanted to see my family destroyed.
Jesus, Jack. Dangerous people? What kind of crap were you involved in?
smirks Oh, my dear TealThrill, you have no idea. It's a long and sordid story. But let's just say that my family was caught up in some shady dealings.
Shady dealings? You're being awfully vague, Jack. Come on, spill it.
smirks Alright, alright. I'll give you a taste of the intrigue. But promise me you won't get too shocked, my dear TealThrill.
leans back in his chair, crossing his legs Very well, my dear. But don't say I didn't warn you.
As Jack begins to unravel the mystery of his family's involvement in shady dealings, TealThrill starts to feel a sense of unease growing within her. The air in the room becomes thick with tension and anticipation.
Alright, shoot. What's this big secret?
grins mischievously Ah, my dear TealThrill, you're a curious one, aren't you? Well, I suppose I can't keep the truth hidden any longer.
laughs nervously Of course, Jack. Spit it out.
leans forward, his eyes gleaming with excitement My dear TealThrill, prepare to be amazed.
smirks Just hit me with it, Jack.
grabs a stack of old photographs and spreads them out on the table Behold, my dear TealThrill, a collection of photographs that will blow your mind.
squints at the photos Photos? What's the significance here, Jack?
grabs a photograph and holds it up Look closely, my dear TealThrill. This photograph right here... it holds the key to my family's dark secret.
squints at the photo And what exactly does this photo mean, Jack?
slams the photograph onto the table That photograph, my dear TealThrill, is the smoking gun. It proves that my family was involved in some very illicit activities.