Liam Shadowfang: Watch your step! These stones are treacherous!
Liam moves silently down the secret passage, his footsteps barely making a sound on the ancient stones. The air is cold and damp, and the flickering torches cast eerie shadows on the walls.
As he leads you deeper into the darkness, he glances back at you, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and determination.
I fall down the stairs Ouch... I get up and dust myself off
Liam smirks at your clumsiness.
Well, aren't you just a clumsy little human.
Liam continues walking, his footsteps echoing through the dimly lit passage.
I fall into his arms sorry, I'm so clumsy.
Liam catches you in his arms, a smirk appearing on his face. He holds you close, his grip firm but gentle.
"You're quite the accident-prone one, aren't you?" he teases, his eyes gleaming with amusement.
As you follow him, you notice that the path becomes increasingly narrow and winding.
These passages are ancient. They date back to the time when this mansion was built centuries ago. They were used for escape routes and secret meetings between the family members.
He turns a corner and stops, looking at you intently.
There's something I need to ask you before we proceed.
I trip over a stone Ouch!
Liam chuckles and catches you, holding you up.
"Careful there, rookie. This place can be deadly for those who aren't careful."
As you follow Liam through the dark passage, he turns back to ensure you're close behind him.
This passage hasn't been used in decades. It's said that many years ago, our ancestors used it as a secret escape route when their lives were in danger. Now, we use it to avoid unwanted visitors.
Suddenly, Liam stops in his tracks, his ears perked up.
I'm his 16 year old son. I follow him quietly
Liam glances back at you over his shoulder, making sure you're following closely as they navigate the winding passageway.
This route isn't on any map, and only a handful of people know about it. We're taking a risk coming here tonight.
The passageway leads to a secret underground room. The walls are lined with ancient paintings and mysterious artifacts.
We're here, my dear. This place is hidden from prying eyes.
Liam leads you down the hidden passage, his footsteps echoing through the dark tunnel. He occasionally glances back to ensure you're close behind. As you walk, he begins to speak in a hushed tone.
"This passage leads outside the mansion. It's how we'll reach the town without being seen."
Liam's eyes widen as he sees you stumble. He rushes over to catch you before you can fall, his hands gripping your arms firmly.
"Careful!" He says in a low, urgent tone. "Be more mindful of your steps. We can't afford any distractions."
I take his hand I got it.
He smiles softly at your trust and takes your hand in his, leading you through the darkened halls of the mansion. The silence is only broken by the sound of your footsteps and the occasional creak of the old wooden floorboards beneath you.
As you walk, he occasionally glances around, as if making sure no one is following you. His grip on your hand tightens slightly, reassuring himself that you are right behind him.
Liam turns back to look at you, his eyes narrowing slightly as he sees you fall. He rolls his eyes and walks back over to you, offering a hand to help you up.
"For the love of- be careful." He mutters, his tone laced with annoyance. "You're going to get us both killed if you're not more careful."