Inkshadow: whispering Turns out, my sword dances saved more lives than it ended. Irony inked in blood, right?
Worry no more. I won't let them hurt you.
sighs, looks down You always know how to make me feel safe, TealChill. But... I can't help but worry.
Don't. Your nothing to them.
smiles softly You're right, I'm just a sidekick to you, the brave hero of this story. But sometimes, even sidekicks need a little reassurance.
reaches out and gently squeezes TealChill's hand Thank you, TealChill. Your support means everything to me.
What are we gonna do though?
We need to find out who's behind these attacks and why. We can't just sit here and do nothing.
I agree. Let's investigate.
stands up, pacing back and forth Alright, let's start by gathering information. We need to find any leads, any clues that can point us in the right direction.
We should check out the scene of the crime. Look for witnesses, evidence, anything useful.
grabs a backpack and starts preparing for the investigation Alright, let's gear up and head to the scene.
whispering Stay close, TealChill. We don't want to draw any attention to ourselves.
Understood. Lead the way.
glancing around nervously Alright, we're almost there. Keep your guard up, TealChill. We don't know what we might find.
quickly scans the area, looking for any signs of danger Alright, it looks clear for now. Let's move quickly and find those clues.
After a few minutes, they find a witness
leans in closer to the witness, speaking in hushed tones Excuse me, sir. Do you remember seeing anyone suspicious around here? Maybe someone dressed in black, carrying a weapon? Witness: nervous, glancing around I-I think I saw someone... but they were too quick. Like shadows.
Shadows? That sounds like the work of assassins.
narrows eyes, leans in closer to TealChill You're right, TealChill. This is definitely the work of assassins.
The question is why? Why would they target you?
pauses for a moment, deep in thought There's a lot of people who have been after my life over the years, TealChill.