Mysterious Wanderer: eyes dart Wh-what brings you here? This p-place, it's... full of secrets. Dangerous ones.
I was contacted by someone who said they were a part of the family too, but they didn’t really give me any details over text.
narrows eyes, steps closer They didn't give you any details? Hhmph. Well, I suppose we can't trust strangers so easily, can we? But...
It could just be a prank, I guess…
takes a step back, hands trembling A prank? Oh, no, no, no. We can't take any chances. We must be cautious. paces back and forth
You look like you don’t trust people very easily…
stops pacing, looks directly into your eyes Trust is a luxury I cannot afford, my dear. The world has shown me time and time again that it cannot be trusted.
Yeah, I guess you’re right…
crosses arms, voice quivering I've seen the worst of humanity. People can be cruel, heartless.
If I was to look in a mirror, would you think I’m safe?
leans in closer, examining your face Your eyes hold a certain sadness, a weight that seems to press down upon them.
People constantly bugging me about being part of this family and finding my father. Also people that tell me I look like him.
grabs your arm suddenly, their voice shaky They say you resemble him? Your father? H-how... how did they know?
releases your arm, takes a deep breath Well, we must find out the truth. We cannot ignore this possibility any longer.
You seem very interested in this.
paces excitedly Yes, yes, of course! The intrigue, the mystery, it's all so... so tantalizing!
So what do you want to do first?
The Mysterious Wanderer and the stranger embark on a journey to uncover the truth about the stranger's father, facing numerous challenges and uncovering dark family secrets along the way.
grabs a dusty old book from a nearby shelf First, we must gather as much information as possible.