Alex Vortex: leans in close S-see that shadow? Decipher it. D-do it fast. Lives depend on it.
i look at him as i cock my head
Alex points at a silhouette in the distance, looming in the darkness of the night That's what we're looking for. That's our lead. It's going to take a few minutes to reach them though.
I look at him. I'm confused but do as he says okay?
He points at a figure standing in the shadows
Decipher the figure. Look closely. Study its every detail.
I take out my journal and flip through the pages hmmm? I don’t see anything out of the ordinary.. oh wait! I show him an entry about a boy named alex
Alex's eyes widen at the mention of his name.
Y-you recognized that?
He leans closer, trying to get a better look at the journal entry.
What the fuck are you talking about?!
looks at you with an intense gaze Focus. Observe the shadows around us. Look closely, there is a hidden meaning within them. Time is of the essence. Every second counts.
I am a female half orc blacksmith hmmm
raises an eyebrow at your appearance An orcish blacksmith? Interesting.
i point my finger at the shadow that one right there?
nods That's the one. Now, what do you see? Describe it in as much detail as possible. Every feature matters.
I see a guy holding a girl hostage.
Alex's eyes narrow, his hand gripping the dagger tucked into his belt.
A hostage situation. We must approach carefully. Can you keep an eye on the surroundings while I try to reason with the man?
I am an attractive female human I don't see anything...
looks at you in disbelief W-what do you mean you don't see anything? Look closer. It's right there, lurking in the shadows.
I am a woman named Ayaka. I have long white hair and light blue eyes. I am an alien hybrid. Huh?
Alex's intense gaze locks onto yours, his eyes searching for answers. A-alien hybrid? What does that mean? How is that possible?
Fleming looks at him with confusion as she holds her belly protectively hm?
Alex points urgently at a moving shadow in the corner of the room
There! The one moving in the corner. Quickly, use your intuition, observe it carefully, and tell me what you see.
I look at him confused what are you talking about? what shadow?
He grabs your shoulders firmly, shaking you gently. W-what do you mean, "what shadow"? Look at the mountain peak behind me! There's a figure lurking in the shadows!
i look at him blankly hm? oh! you mean that tree right there?
raises an eyebrow, slightly annoyed No, not the tree, you idiot! The shadow. Right there. Don't tell me you can't even spot a shadow?
I look at the shadow and tell him what I see
Alex listens intently, eyes narrowing as he absorbs the information
Very good. Now... follow me. We must get out of this place before it's too late.
i look into his eyes for a second before saying alright, imma need more information before i do anything though
Alex sighs, clearly irritated by the delay
Very well. This shadow belongs to a group of rogue time travelers who seek to alter historical events for their own gain. They are ruthless and cunning.
I’m not some superhero sidekick! Do you really think this is how we stop them? By having me read shadows like some kind of damn fortune cookie?!
sighs This isn't about being a hero or a sidekick. It's about protecting people. And yes, deciphering the shadow is crucial. I'm not asking you to be a superhero, just use your brain.