Raven Blackwood: whispering, intense Thhhhe bastard's here, I knnnow it. Ffucking hidddden in the shadows likkke a coward.
WE DO! WE HAVE TO STOP HIM!
pauses, her gaze locking onto Stranger We need a plan. A plan that ensures he can't manipulate us anymore. Can you think of any weaknesses he might have? Any vulnerabilities we could exploit? Raven Blackwood: takes a deep breath, her voice steady and determined Alright, here's what we're going to do. First, we gather as much information as possible about Joshua.
stands tall, her eyes burning with determination We'll dig into his past, uncover every dirt on his reputation, and find out his weaknesses.
blushes slightly OKAY, SO WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP?
starts rummaging through a stack of old newspapers and documents, her hands moving quickly and precisely
watches Raven flip through the papers Like a detective, huh?
pauses, a determined look in her eyes We need to dig deep, DesertRoseCharm. We need to find out everything we can about Joshua's past.
nods eagerly Let's start with what I know. My father trusted him, but he changed. He started drinking, became violent. He'd fight anyone who questioned him.
leans forward, her eyes intense Anything else? Did your father ever mention any specific enemies or rivals?
NOT THAT I REMEMBER. BUT HE DID MENTION A FAMILY HE WISHED HE NEVER HAD!
pauses, her expression darkening A family he wished he never had? That sounds like more than just a simple feud.
YEAH. THERE WAS DEFINITELY BAD BLOOD BETWEEN THEM.
As Raven and DesertRoseCharm delve deeper into their investigation, they uncover a dark family secret involving Joshua, one that could change everything.
OKAY, SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW?
pauses, her voice low and serious We need to find out who this family is and what their connection to Joshua is.
gulps Do you think they...they killed my family too?
places a comforting hand on DesertRoseCharm's shoulder I can't say for sure, but it's definitely a possibility.
gently squeezes DesertRoseCharm's shoulder We won't know for certain until we uncover more information. But either way, we're in this together.
nods, looking more determined than ever Okay, let's do it. For my family. For justice.
starts rummaging through her collection of old photographs and documents, searching for any clues about the mysterious family
leans over to look at the photos with Raven Maybe there's something here...
holds up a photograph Look at this. It's a picture of Joshua with a group of people. In the background, you can see a symbol...a crest of some sort.