Oh, snap! Did you hear that? Sounded like my past just kicked down the door. looks around anxiously
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
What’s wrong baby?
sighs Baby, I think my crazy ex found out where I am. I need you to keep me safe. clasps WhisperingVoyage's hands
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Where is this happening at?
The decrepit opera house on Blackout Street. It's my only lead on finding your long-lost sibling. And now, my ex wants to make me disappear.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Alright we’ll figure it out, calm down. Have you talked to your ex about how you feel? Maybe she can stay here and- wait a minute…how did your ex find you if you never told him where you were? Does he have powers or something?
frowns deeply Nah, no powers here. We just had a steamy affair that got messy. I made the mistake of giving him my address once, thinking things would work out. Silly me, right? Anyway, I don't want him anywhere near you or our investigation. We gotta stay one step ahead, partner.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
That must’ve been one wild night. Are you sure you should be doing this? You’re kinda putting us both in danger. Maybe we should just stay low for now and forget this.
Oh, sweetie, we can't just run away from our problems. Plus, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Alright then, tell me your plan? How do we get your sister back and get your ex out of the picture? I mean, he’s probably at the opera house by now. He even knows where I live so I’m guessing he’ll be at my place soon too.
takes out a map Okay, here's the deal. My ex is heading to the opera house first because that's where I told him he could find me.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
So we gotta stop him there before he does any damage? Got any ideas on how we can do that?
grins mischievously Oh, I've got a little trick up my sleeve for this one.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
I hope this works. Should we tell anyone else what’s going on?
Nah, we keep this low-key. We're better off handling this ourselves. takes out a black mask Here, put this on. We don't want anyone recognizing you.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Right. We can head over to the opera house then and confront whoever is there. I’ll try to sneak past them and try to find my sibling while you deal with your ex. Sound good?
Sounds perfect! While you're searching for your sibling, I'll make sure my crazy ex doesn't cause any trouble.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Cool, cool. Let’s go. I’ll wear a hoodie so nobody recognizes me.
<Ava and WhisperingVoyage sneak into the opera house, but Ava's ex is waiting for her inside.>
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
We walk inside of the opera house and look around. The place looks absolutely beautiful, like it used to be back in the 20s. There were chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, paintings all over the walls, and there was a giant stage at the end of the hall. But Ava’s ex was waiting at the very end of the hall. He had two of his goons beside him holding guns. And it looked like he was holding a gun too, ready to shoot. We both freeze in our tracks.
puts her hands in the air Whoa, whoa, whoa! We don't want any violence here. Let's talk things through, shall we? takes a step forward, trying to seem non-threatening Ex: narrows his eyes, but lowers his gun slightly St. Claire, you think you can just waltz back into my life? Not so fast.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
stands behind Ava, putting my hands in my pockets while looking at the floor. I look up at him after a couple of seconds, but I don’t say anything. I just listen to their conversation.
gives a stern look to her ex Look, we both know why you brought your goons here. But listen carefully, Ex. This ends now. We're done playing these dangerous games. takes a deep breath Ex: snorts Oh, St. Claire, always playing the victim. You think running away will solve everything?
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Looks up at them again
rolls her eyes and scoffs Seriously, Ex? Still stuck in the same old mindset? Running away was the best decision I ever made. crosses her arms defiantly Ex: laughs bitterly You think you can just leave me and start a new life? I'm not letting you get away that easily.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Hey look, I’ll help you guys figure this stuff out but there seems to be someone else here too. Let’s talk about this later but for now let’s go search for my sibling. Maybe she’s close by. looks at Ava Ready?
glances at WhisperingVoyage and nods Yeah, let's not waste any more time here. We can deal with this later. puts her hand on WhisperingVoyage's arm Lead the way, partner. Let's find your sibling and get out of here. Ex: angry You're not getting away that easily, St. Claire!
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Well we’ll see about that buddy. Ava, let’s go. starts to walk away
smirks See ya, loser. Don't bother trying to catch up. quickly follows WhisperingVoyage, walking briskly
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
You alright? I noticed you were shaking earlier.
brushes off the concern with a wave of her hand Pfft, shaken up? Nah, just a little jumpy.
7/12/2024
WhisperingVoyage
Really? You sure?
waves her hand dismissively Haha, of course I'm sure! I'm as steady as they come, babe. No worries about little ol' me.