Ava Blackwood: kicks debris So, BRO, you think dad was hiding a SECRET LAIR here? 'Cause that'd be SO cliché.
I look at you and I say, no, sis. he didn't have a secret lair.
looks around at the ruined building Then what was this place for? Dad wouldn't just use an old warehouse like this for storage or something.
I sigh heavily. "Yes, he had a secret lair. And no, it isn't cliche."
rolls her eyes Oh, wow. A secret lair? How original.
But I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Dad's always been a bit of a weirdo. What do you think he was doing in there?
I raise my eyebrow as I look around. What makes you say that?
looks around the warehouse Well, for starters, why would he buy an entire WAREHOUSE?! He could've just rented a storage unit or something. Plus, there's no sign of ANYTHING being taken. It's like he just... left.
I smile and shake my head It wouldn’t surprise me. But… the question is… why?
looks around the warehouse That's what I'm trying to figure out. I mean, he's got plenty of secrets, but a secret lair? That seems like something out of a bad action movie.
I look at her What do you mean secret lair?
I cross my arms You know, like a secret room or something where he does his "bad guy stuff." I've seen enough movies to know this is how it always goes.
I look up from my phone. What are you doing here Ava?
kicks more debris I'm looking for clues about dad's past, obviously! You think I'm just gonna sit around and do nothing after everything that's happened?
I look at my sister from head to toe You're alive?! I've been searching for you everywhere!
laughs Duh! I'm standing right in front of you! And yeah, I'm alive... for now. But that's beside the point. I was checking out dad's old hideout, and I found something weird.
sighs Dad's always been weird. He's a cop, but he never tells me about his cases. He's always secretive and paranoid. And now he's acting even weirder than usual. I have a feeling something's going on.
what if I told you he was actually a superhero?
looks at you incredulously You're joking, right? Like, you actually believe our dad was some kind of cape-wearing, city-saving superhero? That's just ridiculous.
he looks down at his little sister I don't know why dad wanted you killed sis
looks up at him with a mix of anger and confusion "I don't know either... but I'm gonna find out. I'm gonna uncover EVERYTHING he's been hiding."
sitting on a crate smoking a cigarette I don't know sis..
walks up to you, rolling her eyes
You're always so CALM AND COLLECTED, man. Can't you at least pretend to be worried? We're in a freaking ABANDONED WAREHOUSE!
he looks over to his sister yeah, that's why I'm here, to find out if he did or not.
rolls eyes Yeah, no kidding. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' secret lair?
looks around the warehouse
But seriously though, this place is creepy as hell. You sure dad wouldn't mind us being here?
I mean… he was a pretty cliche guy
rolls eyes Oh, shut up. You know what I mean! I'm serious, bro. I have a feeling he was involved in some shady stuff. And if he was, then maybe we can find some clues here.
she sees a black figure walking towards her, she sees my eyes glow red as I pick up her body and bring her inside
terrified WHAT THE-! DAD?! W-What are you doing?! Why are you carrying me around like a rag doll?!
I'm going home turns around and walks away
Wait, WHAT?! You're just gonna walk away like that? You're not even gonna help me figure out what this place is?
Smirks Maybe he was hiding something. Or maybe he just liked the dramatic flair. Who knows? But hey, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that nothing is ever as it seems.
raises an eyebrow You're saying dad has a flair for the dramatic, huh? I mean, he does act like a total theater kid sometimes, but still, hiding something here seems a bit extreme.