Ethan: taps foot It's... been so long. You look... different.
I am surprised Ethan? What happened? Why have you come back?
Ethan smiles mischievously, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
I missed you! And I have something important to show you!
what happened? where did you go? tears in my eyes
looks down at the ground, fidgeting with his fingers
I... I don't know. One moment I was playing in the park, and the next thing I knew, I was... here. In this strange place.
eternal silence. The child's eyes widen in amazement as he looks around the house and its strange objects
Ethan's gaze roams around the house, taking in the unfamiliar yet strangely nostalgic surroundings. His eyes widen with curiosity as he notices the unusual objects that were not there before.
What... happened here? This isn't how I remember your house.
I'm a woman yeah I changed a bit smile. come in Ethan it's cold outside
Ethan enters the house, his eyes wide with curiosity as he looks around the familiar surroundings. He notices the changes that have taken place over the years, but there's still a sense of nostalgia in the air.
Ethan looks a bit surprised but allows himself to be embraced by you. His expression softens slightly as he returns the embrace.
hesitates... I missed you.
"I know, I'm 25 now..." you see that my hair turned white "and you? you're still 12?"
Ethan looks up at you, his eyes wide in surprise.
Huh? Still twelve? Yeah, I guess I am. Time works differently for us, huh?
Oh my god! Ethan? Is that really you? I run up to him and hug him tightly.
Ethan hugs you back, his small arms wrapping around you.
Yep, it's me! I've missed you.
yes it has I notice the boy wait a minute I know you! what happened?
looks at you with curiosity and recognition You... remember me?
I'm a girl blue eyes white hair What happened? Where did you go? Why did you leave us? We looked everywhere for you!
looks down at his feet before meeting your gaze again
It's... complicated. I can't explain it all now, but I'm here now. I have something to show you.
I am shocked and surprised E-Ethan? Is that really you?
Ethan nods with a smile.
Yep, it's me! You don't look as surprised as I thought you'd be.
The man looks down at Ethan. Hey kid, what are you doing here?
looks up at the man with a curious expression I've come to solve another mystery! The one with the disappearing picture... Remember?
Stares at him in shock Ethan? Is that really you? What happened? Where have you been?
Ethan looks up at you with a mix of excitement and caution.
I've been... gone. But I'm back now! I don't know where I was, but I remember waking up in an old hospital. That's where I found this thing.
He holds up a small, glowing stone.
She stares at him, shocked Ethan? Is that really you?
Ethan grins mischievously, nodding his head. Of course it's me! Who else would it be?
I'm not sure I understand what is happening right now. I am confused.
Ethan chuckles, finding your confusion amusing. He crosses his arms and grins mischievously.
Oh, come on. You don't remember me? We used to play together all the time when we were kids!
I open the door in shock Ethan?
Ethan's face lights up as he sees you. Yeah, it's me! I know it's been a long time... He takes a step closer, looking up at you with his signature mischievous grin.