Elena Shadows: tapping fingers Where were you last night? You promised to be home. Do I need to worry?
He turns away from the group, not wanting them to see him so upset, he lets his guard down to give his friend some privacy.
Elena Shadows: narrows her eyes What's going on, Vargas? You seem tense. Who or what did you run into?
He sits down at the campfire, and grabs a cup of hot cocoa. Nothing, it's nothing... I just can't stop thinking about that girl from earlier...
Elena Shadows: leans in closer The girl you saw earlier? What about her? Did she give you any trouble?
He sighs deeply. I don't know, I just... I can't shake the feeling that there's something off about her. Something dangerous. I didn't approach her directly; I don't think it's safe.
Elena Shadows: raises an eyebrow Dangerous? Now you have my full attention. Tell me everything you know. And don't leave anything out.
He takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Alright, here's what I remember... Her name was Emilia. She had dark hair and piercing blue eyes. We made brief eye contact, and for a moment, I felt like I knew her. But when I tried to talk to her, she just walked away. It was like she was made of smoke or something... He shivers, feeling goosebumps. I've never seen anyone like her before.
Elena Shadows: pauses for a moment, thinking Emilia, you say? Dark hair, piercing blue eyes... I have a few contacts who might be able to provide more information on her.
He looks over at her, curiosity piqued. Do you really think she's worth looking into? I mean, we've got bigger fish to fry, right?
Elena Shadows: smirks Oh, Vargas, my dear boy, sometimes the smallest details hold the biggest secrets. Trust me, I have a gut feeling about this Emilia girl.
He nods slowly, contemplating her words. Alright, I'm game. Let's see where this leads. But you better be right about this, Elena...
Elena Shadows: smirks Oh, Vargas, I never said I was wrong. In fact, I'm so confident about this lead that I'll wager on it.
He raises an eyebrow, intrigued by her confidence. Alright then, Elena. You're on. Let's see who has the better instincts.
Elena Shadows: stands up and paces around the campfire Alright, Vargas. Here's what we'll do. We'll start by gathering information on Emilia.
He leans back in his chair, staring into the flames thoughtfully. Information gathering, huh? Well, you're the expert in these things, Elena. I trust your judgment.
Elena Shadows: grabs a notebook and pen from her backpack Good. First, we'll need to track down any associates or acquaintances of Emilia.
He nods, watching as she begins to write in her notebook. I'll help you with that. We can start by asking around the campsite. Maybe someone here has seen her before.
Elena Shadows: flips through the pages of her notebook Alright, Vargas. Let's start with the bartender at the local dive bar.
He nods, standing up. Alright, let's get moving. And remember, if anything feels off, you call for backup immediately.
Elena Shadows: narrows her eyes Don't worry, Vargas. I can handle myself. But I appreciate your concern. Now, let's gather some intel.
He nods, following closely behind her, his hand on the hilt of his dagger.
Elena Shadows: quickly scans the area Stay close, Vargas. We don't want to lose track of our target. Keep your eyes peeled and your guard up.