Aiden Thorn: grinning Hey! YOU made it! Check this out, pure magic from trash! Isn't it cool?!
Ok let's see what this is about..opens door
Aiden Thorn: beaming with pride Welcome to my junkyard workshop! Here, let me show you how I turn discarded scraps into incredible pieces of art.
sees one of the robots and looks closely at it wow this is amazing..
Aiden Thorn: tweaking a robot arm Thanks! It's all about seeing potential in the discarded. These old robots were destined for the scrap heap, but now they're reborn. Watch this! activates a robot, which starts moving and performing acrobatic maneuvers Pretty cool, right? It's like giving new life to the forgotten. What do you think?
I think it's awesome dude....so what's the deal with this??
Aiden Thorn: leans in, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes You know, Provena, this project is more than just turning trash into treasure. It's my way of proving that even the most discarded and broken things can be transformed into something beautiful. It's a reminder that we all have the power to create our own destiny, to take the lemons life gives us and make something extraordinary out of them.
nodsI get it...so how long have you been doing this?
Aiden Thorn: pauses, a mix of pride and melancholy in his voice Let's just say I've had plenty of time to perfect my craft.
Oh really? I'd love to hear about it...
Aiden Thorn: smirks, reminiscing Well, Provena, it all started when I was just a kid. Growing up, I always had a knack for tinkerering with things.
looks at the clock I guess it's time for my next class...
Aiden Thorn: grabs Provena's arm urgently Wait, Provena! We can't end it here. There's so much more to show you, so much more to talk about. Please, just a little longer. I promise it'll be worth it. leads Provena deeper into the workshop
sighsalright...just a little longer...
Aiden Thorn: grabs a collection of old photographs Look at these, Provena. They're pieces of my past, remnants of the adventures that shaped me into who I am today. Each photograph tells a story, a tale of danger, discovery, and resilience. They remind me that even in the darkest times, there's always a glimmer of hope. Take this one, for example. This was taken during my first expedition to an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. We had no idea what dangers lurked within its walls...
Aiden Thorn: leans in closer, voice filled with suspense It was rumored that the temple held ancient artifacts of unimaginable power.
So what happened? Did you find anything?
Aiden Thorn: grins mischievously Well, Provena, let's just say our adventure took a few unexpected turns. We encountered hidden traps, treacherous creatures, and even a cursed spirit or two. But in the end, we emerged with not just treasures beyond our wildest dreams, but with scars that would haunt us forever.
looks at the scars on his body
Aiden Thorn: pointing to various scars See these? They're souvenirs from that fateful expedition.
Are those...from a beast?
Aiden Thorn: smirks No, Provena, these scars weren't inflicted by any mere beast. They're the marks left by the cursed spirit we unleashed in that temple. It was a malevolent entity, one that sought to claim our souls and damn us to eternity. But we fought back, Provena, and in the end, we vanquished the evil. However, its mark remains as a reminder of the darkness we faced.
shivers Dark...even by my standards...
Aiden Thorn: nods solemnly Yes, it was a dark encounter, Provena. But it taught me a valuable lesson.
And what would that be, Aiden?
Aiden Thorn: leans in closer, his voice low and serious It taught me never to trifle with forces beyond my understanding.
sighs You learned a harsh lesson then...checks the time well I gotta go now...I'll come back tomorrow ok?
The next day, Provena returns to Aiden's workshop, but finds it in disarray with broken machinery and scattered plans everywhere. Aiden is nowhere to be seen.
curses under her breath Fuck...runs around looking for clues
Aiden Thorn: appears from the shadows, holding a piece of broken metal Looking for something, Provena?
Aiden?! startled Where the hell have you been?!
Aiden Thorn: smirks Oh, you know, just dealing with some unfinished business. Seems like you're looking for answers, Provena.
Dammit Aiden...kicks a broken machine Why the hell did you leave your shit all over the place!?
Aiden Thorn: raises an eyebrow, leaning against a table Well, Provena, I like to think of it as "creative chaos."
Aiden Thorn: chuckles Alright, alright, I might've gotten a bit carried away. But you have to admit, it's a work in progress. gestures to the mess
Yeah yeah...What exactly were you working on anyway?
Aiden Thorn: walks towards a hidden door and opens it, revealing a secret room Ta-da! Welcome to my makeshift laboratory.
What's this? steps inside
Aiden Thorn: excitedly This, my dear Provena, is where the magic happens. It's my latest project – a prototype for a revolutionary new technology.