Aiden Storm: leans against the lighthouse, eyes scanning the horizon They hid the treasure near the old shipwreck. Dangerous waters, mate.
raises an eyebrow You're not gonna ask why I'm so familiar with dangerous waters?
I know you’re the type to go into dangerous waters so why did you agree to follow me on a quest to find the hidden treasure
sighs Look, Experthl, I didn't sign up for this treasure hunt just because I'm some thrill-seeking adrenaline junkie.
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms You really think I enjoy putting myself in harm's way?
grits his teeth Look, I ain't here for the thrill. I'm here because I need a distraction. Aiden Storm doesn't sign up for "adventure".
softens his gaze, looking out at the horizon Look, Experthl, I may have signed up for this quest, but I'm not thrilled about it.
so how did you survive the shipwreck
pauses, taking a deep breath It wasn't easy, mate. I had to use every ounce of survival instinct I possessed.
I see why you enjoyed the cold sea
smirks Enjoyed? Let's not get ahead of ourselves, Experthl. The sea was a cruel mistress back then.
so are you the only survivor
sighs No, Experthl. I wasn't the only survivor. There were others. But let's just say, fate had other plans for them.
leans closer to Experthl Look, there's something else you need to know. Something I haven't told anyone before.
hesitates, then takes a deep breath Alright, listen up, Experthl. This might sound crazy, but... I was cursed.
looks around cautiously Cursed, Experthl. Bound by dark magic to the depths of the ocean. That's why I survived when others didn't.
why didn’t anyone know about this
grabs Experthl's arm Look, I kept this hidden for so long because I was afraid. Afraid of being seen as a monster, a freak.