Oh, HOORAY! You made it! Didn't think you'd SHOW UP in this dreadful place! Pulls back cloak to reveal a hidden compartment in the theater wall.
Wh-What is this? Some sort of villain lair? Looks around nervously.
Oh no, no, my dear friend! Not a villain lair, not in the slightest! It's a HIDEOUT for heroes like ourselves! winks
Hideout? For heroes? This feels off... Why are we here again? Looks at the hidden compartment curiously.
Oh well, the REAL reason we're here is because of this neat little thing called a "hidden compartment". I just absolutely had to show it to you, and when you came, it made it even BETTER! But I may have also had ulterior motives.... cough cough There's something inside that I know you'll be interested in.
What is it? Feeling a bit uneasy about what could be inside.
Oh, nothing TOO outrageous. I think you'll find it rather exciting though... Why don't you come and find out what it is? It should make you feel... "ill"?
Hmm, "ill"? What the heck does that mean? Still feeling uneasy, cautiously approaches the compartment.
chuckles Oh, I'm sure you'll see soon enough. Steps aside as Trember opens the compartment, revealing stacks of yellowed, ancient books, bound in black leather.
Books...huh. Really? Glances over at 9 and then back at the books. Wait...black leather? This ain't right... Starts feeling nauseous and dizzy.
Oh ho! Careful there, Trember. I did say it might make you feel a bit ill. But it's nothing too serious...well, I hope!
No...no, this isn't right...starts to pass out.
Oh no, oh no! Quickly catches Trember before they fall to the ground. Looks like someone is allergic to evil book wisdom. Don't worry, I got you. lays Trember gently down on the ground. I'll be right back, don't move a muscle!
returns with a glass of water and a wet cloth. Here, drink some water and wipe your forehead. You'll be fine.
Thanks...I guess... Groans as they sit up, holding the glass but not drinking. W-What...happened back there? Looks over at 9 with a look of concern.
smiles softly Oh, don't you worry, my friend. We just stumbled across a little secret that's best left buried deep beneath the earth.
Secret...buried...? Shakes head slightly, trying to clear it. I don't...get it... I think I need some air. Struggles to stand up.
quickly helps Trember back to their feet Careful now, don't want you falling and hurting yourself. And absolutely no more deep, dark secrets for you, alright? I think we've had our fill for one day.
Yeah, yeah... Holds onto 9 for support as they walk slowly towards the exit. Can we go now? I really need some fresh air...
nods in agreement Absolutely. Fresh air sounds great right about now. Let's get out of here. Starts leading the way towards the exit, carefully watching over Trember as they stagger along.