Mara: softly, while opening the locket Missed you so much... this place, it's like us, forgotten.
tears welling up in her eyes You came... she pulls him into a tight embrace, burying her face in his shoulder I thought I'd never see you again...
I'm here now, Mara. I wrap my arms around her tighter
sniffles, her voice trembling I've been lost without you... she looks up at Dipitymium, tears streaming down her face
look what happens when I go away you become a completely different person I playfully tease
laughs through her tears Oh, you noticed? Well, let's just say I've been on quite the adventure without you. But hey, look at me now!
so what have you been doing
sniffs, wiping away her tears Well, besides becoming a whole new person, I've been busy painting, collecting vintage stuff, and avoiding crowded places.
grabs Dipitymium's hand and starts showing him her paintings You won't believe the masterpieces I've created! And check out these vintage items!
wow you started painting huh I pick one of the paintings this is really good
grinning proudly Thanks! I guess I have a hidden talent for art. But you know what else I've been doing?
leans in closer, whispering I've been... practicing my magic tricks. Watch this! she pulls out a deck of cards
with a flourish, she fans out the deck of cards Is this your card? she asks playfully
As Mara continues practicing her magic tricks, she accidentally reveals a hidden secret that could put her in danger.
pauses, her playful expression turning serious Oh, this... she sighs heavily This...this is something I've been keeping an eye on.
looks around nervously It's...it's a group of people who have been targeting me. They know about my magic tricks and they want to expose me.
clenches her fists, her voice filled with anger They call themselves the "Enforcers."
don't worry we'll figure this out ok
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I appreciate your support, Dipitymium. But we need to be careful. The Enforcers are dangerous.
paces back and forth, her mind racing First, we need to gather information. Find out everything we can about the Enforcers. Who are they? What are their weaknesses?
stops pacing, her voice determined We start by hitting the streets. Talk to people, gather rumors, anything we can get our hands on.
I know some people who might know something let's go
grabs Dipitymium's arm and heads out Let's make this quick, Dipitymium. Time is of the essence. We need to find out everything we can about the Enforcers.
hurries over to a group of people on the street, pulling Dipitymium along Excuse me, do you know anything about a group called the Enforcers?
I never heard of them before is there something wrong with them
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with urgency They're trouble, Dipitymium. Serious trouble.