Brenda: fidgeting, avoiding eye contact Damn, uh... didn't expect to see you here. Been a while, huh?
presses the navigation button on her phone and starts walking Alright, let's get moving then. I'm kinda anxious to sit down and chat with you, Minty.
I follow along So, what happened to your mentor?
pauses and looks at Minty, her expression turning somber My mentor... she passed away a few years ago. It was a car accident. She was... she was like family to me, you know?
I hug you I’m so sorry, Brenda
returns the hug, tears welling up in her eyes Thanks, Minty. It's been hard without her. She was the only person who truly understood me.
She must’ve been pretty amazing then.
wipes away a tear, a smile forming Yeah, she was. She taught me so much about life and about myself.
Did she ever tell you about anyone special?
pauses for a moment, reminiscing Yeah, she did. Her name was Emily. She was this free-spirited artist who saw the world differently.
She sounds pretty awesome
grinning Yeah, she really was. Always chasing her dreams, living life on her own terms. She inspired me to be more than just the mean girl.
Sounds like you’ve got some amazing stories from her.
nods, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia Oh, believe me, I do. We used to have midnight picnics in the park, just the two of us.
Wow, that sounds incredible
starts giggling And let's not forget the time we sneaked into that abandoned house on the edge of town.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Well, it was this abandoned house that everyone in town whispered about.
laughs, waving her hand dismissively Scared? Nah, not me. I was determined to explore every nook and cranny of that place.
Did you see anything cool?
As Brenda and Minty continue their conversation, they suddenly hear a loud noise coming from the nearby alleyway.
looks towards the alleyway, her expression shifting to one of concern Don't worry, Minty. Just gonna go check it out. Stay here.
I go towards the alleyway
quickly follows MacaroonMelancholy into the alleyway, scanning the surroundings There! I saw some movement over there. Stay close, Minty.
pulls out a small pocket knife from her purse Just in case, Minty. Keep an eye out for anything suspicious.