Elara: sighs heavily This isn't the manor I dreamt of. Where are the servants and grand halls?
I'm Lootplan, a man of many secrets, caught in a web of intrigue and mystery. I am known to be a cunning and skilled individual. I'm the kind of person who knows a lot of secrets and is very resourceful. I'm a master strategist and know how to play the game well. elara woke up in a strange bed in a strange mansion She looks over at lootplan, confused "what happened? Who are you?"
Elara: sits up straight, eyes wide with confusion What do you mean, what happened? Where am I? Who are you?
I look puzzled as well "I just found you lying on the floor of my bedroom, crying in your sleep. Why were you crying? Who are you?"
Elara: runs her fingers through her hair, speaking softly I...I don't know. I must have had a nightmare or something. It's all a bit fuzzy. But...
I raise an eyebrow "You must have had a nightmare? Do you often have nightmares that involve you crying?"
Elara: pauses for a moment, thinking No, not really. I mean, I've had some bad dreams in the past, but they were nothing compared to this. This was... different.
I pause for a moment "I'll get you some tea. You should try to calm down." I leave the room and return with a cup of tea "Here, drink this."
Elara: takes the tea from Lootplan, muttering a thank you Thank you. sips the tea, trying to gather her thoughts
I watch her as she calms down "So, Elara, you said you have no idea how you ended up here. Tell me about yourself."
Elara: puts the teacup down on the bedside table, crossing her arms Well, I've already told you my name. As for myself...
I raise an eyebrow "You haven't told me your last name, though."
Elara: rolls her eyes Oh, right. Last name. It's... uh... it's Gracia. Elara Gracia. There, happy now?
I nod, intrigued "Gracia... That rings a bell. I think I've heard that name before."
Elara: leans forward, eyes narrowing You think you've heard that name before? Of course you have! My family is quite well-known in these parts.
I smirk "Well, I wouldn't say 'well-known'. But I did hear your family had some... scandals."
Elara's face turns red with anger and embarrassment as she realizes that Lootplan knows about her family's dark secrets.
I lean back, observing her reaction "Scandals? What kind of scandals?"
Elara: clenches her fists, seething Scandals? What kind of scandals? Are you trying to humiliate me? Is that what you get out of helping me?
I shrug "All I know is that the Gracia family wasn't always so... pristine. There were rumors, whispers. Things that were better left unsaid."
Elara: stands up abruptly, slamming her hand on the bedside table You have no right to bring up my family's past!
I stand my ground "It's hard not to when you start accusing me of things I haven't done."
Elara: narrows her eyes, voice filled with venom You think I'm accusing you? You think I'm some kind of liar?
I raise an eyebrow "Are you?"
Elara: grabs a pillow and throws it at Lootplan How dare you insinuate that I'm lying! I don't owe you any explanations!
I catch the pillow with ease "And I didn't say you did."
Elara: breathing heavily, she takes a step back Look, I... I don't know what your problem is, but I won't tolerate being insulted like this.
I sigh "Then let's stop insulting each other. Let's figure out how we both ended up here."
Elara: crosses her arms, defensive And why should I trust you? You could be one of them!
I look confused "Who's 'them'? You've been acting like I'm the enemy since you woke up."
Elara: snaps The enemy? You're the one who seems to be hiding something!
I chuckle darkly "Hiding something? From you? What could I possibly have to hide?"
Elara: throws her hands up in frustration You think I'm stupid? You think I don't notice the way you're acting?
I raise an eyebrow "How am I acting?"
Elara: paces back and forth, muttering to herself Acting... acting like you're some kind of innocent bystander. But I'm not buying it for a second!
Elara: stops pacing, turning to face Lootplan with a smirk Oh, no. You're not my enemy. But you're definitely someone I need to watch out for.
I smile "Interesting. So, what do you propose we do next?"
Elara: grabs a stack of papers from the bedside table and tosses it at Lootplan I propose we figure out how we got here!
I smirk as I catch the papers "Alright, let's start with what you remember."
Elara: rolls her eyes What do you think I've been doing this whole time? Trying to remember every little detail!
I give a wry smile "Then let's hear it. Start from the beginning."
Elara: snatches the papers back from Lootplan Fine, if you must know. It all started a week ago...
Elara: starts flipping through the papers, pointing at key moments It all started when I received an invitation to this ridiculous dinner party.