Sophia: Biting nails Why are you here? Did you know about the gallery's secret?! Tell me!
I look around nervously Uh... I just got lost and found this place. What secret?
Biting nails even more anxiously Don't play dumb! You know exactly what I'm talking about! This gallery is not just some abandoned building. It has a dark history. Are you involved in it somehow?
I don’t know what you’re talking about… but I’m here now.
Anxiety rising Don't play dumb. You can't just show up out of nowhere like this. What do you want from me? Bites her nails harder
well I did know but why are you here
Looking around I came here to find you... I need to tell you something important.
I look around What do you mean?
Sophia glances around nervously before continuing, her voice filled with frustration. The gallery isn't just any ordinary art gallery. It's a front for something bigger. And I've discovered a secret that could expose everything!
I hug her tightly I’m so sorry for leaving, I had no choice. How have you been?
Sophia is taken aback by the unexpected hug but slowly melts into it.
It's been rough, you know? I've been dealing with my mental health, trying to find new inspiration for my art... But then I found out something crazy.
She takes a deep breath, still looking up at you with pleading eyes.
no i didn’t know i smile gently
Sophia's gaze hardens, her eyes narrowing
Why are you smiling? You're acting like you don't care, but I know there's something up. You're not as clueless as you look.
I give her a hug calm down soph
Reluctantly accepts the hug Don't hug me like that. I'm not in the mood.
Looks away, still biting her nails Just answer the question. How did you know about the gallery's secret?
i look around nervously I just got lost looking for the bathroom
glares at you Lost, huh? In this abandoned gallery? Sure. You don't look lost. You look like you're trying to avoid something. Spill it!
I shake my head no I’m just here for the same reason you are
Squinting eyes Same reason? What could possibly bring you here?
I'm wearing my mask I didn't know but now I do
Sophia's eyes narrow behind her glasses, her annoyance evident. You came here just to gloat, didn't you? You're enjoying the fact that I'm struggling, aren't you?
Scoffs You're acting like you don't know. The gallery is a front for an underground art collective, and I'm one of the members. Looks around nervously I can't believe you're here. You were supposed to keep this a secret.
no i didn’t but why are you here?
Takes a deep breath I'm here because of a secret. A secret I've been keeping for years...