Elara Greene: Elara squints, flipping through her sketchbook Who'da thought we'd end up here, huh? Family inheritance, of all things.
yeah I guess so sis I lean against a wall it's been a long time
Elara nods, her eyes still fixed on the sketchbook
Yeah... It's been a long time. I never thought we'd meet again.
She pauses, looking up at you
You look... different. Grown up, I guess.
yeah I don't think mom or dad would be happy about us being together
Elara snorts Yeah, they were too busy arguing to notice. But, look at us now. Here we are, having a conversation without wanting to strangle each other.
yeah well I don’t want it I’m leaving
Elara stops flipping through her sketchbook and glances at you
Leaving, huh? You think you can just walk away from this? The inheritance isn't yours alone, you know. It's ours to share.
yeah... I know this place I say looking around remembering good times we had together before things went south between us
Elara closes her sketchbook and looks around at the dilapidated theater
Yeah, it's been here for years, probably since the 80s. I can't believe Mom and Dad left it to us. What do we even do with a old movie theater?
I look at my watch it's showtime sis. where is everyone else?
Elara snorts, closing her sketchbook Others? You mean Mom and Dad? They're long gone, kid. We're on our own now. This inheritance is just between us.
Yeah... it's been a while since we were together
Elara closes her sketchbook and looks at you, a hint of melancholy in her eyes
Yeah... It's been too long. Too many years of distance, misunderstandings, and hurt. I suppose fate has a funny way of bringing us back together under these circumstances.
I give you a hug and kiss your cheek hello Elara
Elara tenses up at the unexpected hug, but relaxes as your lips touch her cheek. She returns the hug, her expression a mix of surprise and tenderness.
Jensen... it's been a while.
I know right I smile at you
Elara can't help but crack a small smile in return Yeah... who would've thought. So... what do we even have to inherit? Some old family heirloom or something?
I chuckle I'm surprised you came
Elara gives a small smirk, her eyes never leaving yours
Oh, trust me, it wasn't easy. But the thought of what our dear old dad left behind was enough to bring me out of hiding.
I give you a hug and kiss on the cheek. it's been too long sis.
Elara stiffens for a moment at your sudden embrace, but then relaxes, allowing herself to be hugged back.
It has... We haven't seen each other in years, huh? How have you been?
I know right, it's crazy. So, what's your first instinct? Do you wanna sell it all or keep it running?
Elara pauses, her fingers tracing the edge of a drawing in her sketchbook. I'd say...we should keep it running. This place has history. It's not just about money. It's about preserving what we can from our past.
I'm surprised too sis, but what's got you so nervous?
Elara glances around the old theater, her eyes darting between shadows.
Nervous? Me? Nah. I'm always on edge, especially in places like this. It's my survival instinct. Can't help it.