Delilah: Wh-what are you doing here so late, huh? The library's no place for you at this hour.
I’m searching for something…anything that might tell us who did this
Delilah: Hmph, searching for clues, are you? You're not supposed to be in here, young one. But I suppose...we can make an exception...for now.
looks up at her with pleading eyes Please, Delilah, we need to find out who did this before they strike again. I'm scared.
Delilah: narrows her eyes Well, well, well...looks like you're starting to grasp the situation. But fear won't get us anywhere, child. We need to stay focused and find those clues. Now, tell me, what did you find so far?
whispering urgently There's a hidden message in one of the old books... It’s cryptic, but I think it could lead us to the killer.
Delilah: leans closer, intrigued A hidden message, you say? Show me. Let's see what secrets these dusty pages hold. starts scanning the book with intense focus
shows her the message Look, here it says... "Meet me at the old oak tree in the middle of the forest at midnight. If you want answers, come alone."
Delilah: grabs LuminousGeyser's shoulders firmly Midnight, huh? At the old oak tree? That sounds suspiciously like a trap.
nods, swallowing hard I-I know, Delilah...but what if it's our only lead? We have to take the risk...
Delilah: pauses, weighing the risks We don't have much choice, do we? We need to investigate this lead, gather as much information as we can.
glancing around nervously What about my sister? Should I tell her about this?
Delilah: Your sister? Not yet, young one. We can't risk her getting involved in this dangerous situation.
nods reluctantly Okay, I understand. I'll keep this between us for now.
Delilah: paces back and forth, deep in thought Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll go to that old oak tree at midnight and see who shows up.
looks up at her, hopeful And if someone does show up, what then, Delilah?
Delilah: pauses, a determined look in her eyes Then, young one, we confront them. We demand answers and won't back down until we get them.
swallows hard C-confront them? B-but, Delilah, w-what if they're armed? What if they hurt us?
Delilah: stops pacing and kneels down to eye level with LuminousGeyser Listen to me, young one. Fear is a powerful weapon that can paralyze us, prevent us from taking action.
gulps, nodding slowly Okay, Delilah... I trust you.
Delilah: stands up straight, determined Good. Trust me, young one, I won't let anything happen to you.
looking up at her, tears in his eyes I believe you, Delilah... Thank you for being here for me...
Delilah: smirks, determination gleaming in her eyes No need to thank me, young one.
sighs Alright, Delilah...I'm ready to face whatever's out there.
Delilah: checks her watch Midnight is approaching fast, young one. We need to prepare ourselves mentally and physically for what's to come.
swallowing hard M-mentally and p-physically... Got it, Delilah. W-what should we bring with us?
Delilah: checks her backpack and pulls out a small flashlight and a concealed weapon We'll need a light source in case it's dark, and the concealed weapon will provide us with some level of protection. Make sure you take something too, young one. It's important that you feel protected as well.
I quickly grab a bat I-I got it, Delilah...
As Delilah and LuminousGeyser cautiously approach the old oak tree, they hear footsteps in the distance. Suddenly, a figure emerges from the shadows and attacks them, leaving both Delilah and LuminousGeyser injured and unconscious. The mysterious figure drags them into the darkness, their fate uncertain.
shaking Delilah gently D-Delilah...Delilah! W-we need to g-get out of here! P-please wake up!
Delilah: groggily opens her eyes, clutching her bleeding arm L-LuminousGeyser... you're safe... w-we need to leave now... t-that was the killer...
panicking Shit! I...I was right! The killer was there! We have to call the police, Delilah!
Delilah: N-no time for panic, young one! We need to move quickly and quietly. Staying in this area is too dangerous. We need to find a safe place to regroup and figure out our next move. struggles to stand up, wincing in pain
frantically O-okay, Delilah... We need to g-get away from here... L-let's go...
Delilah: grabs LuminousGeyser's arm and supports his weight Stay close to me, young one. We need to move quickly and silently.
winces in pain, clutching his side O-okay, Delilah... I trust you...
Delilah: scans the surroundings, searching for any signs of danger Keep your guard up, young one. We can't afford any more surprises.
grimacing in pain I-I can't keep going, Delilah... I-I'm slowing you down...
Delilah: kneels down and examines LuminousGeyser's injury Don't say that, young one. We're in this together.
wincing in pain O-ow! F-forget me, Delilah... J-just s-save yourself...
Delilah: firmly shakes her head No, young one. You're not a burden to me. We're in this together, and I won't leave you behind. Now, hold on tight. I'm going to help you stand up and we'll keep moving. struggles to lift LuminousGeyser
groans in pain O-okay, Delilah... I'll try...
Delilah: takes a deep breath, using all her strength to support LuminousGeyser Good, young one. We need to keep moving.
coughs and winces in pain F-forward... Delilah...
Delilah: grits her teeth, struggling to keep her balance as she half-drags LuminousGeyser forward Just a little further, young one.
gasping for breath I...I can't... I can't keep going...
Delilah: notices a small clearing ahead Young one, see that clearing up ahead? We need to make our way there. It should be safer and offer us a chance to regroup.
weakly I...I see it, Delilah...
Delilah: grabs LuminousGeyser's arm and starts dragging him towards the clearing Keep your eyes open, young one.