Eli: Peers around the room, whispering Shit, isn't this place freakin' cool? Feels like we're in a goddamn novel.
leans closer, hushed tone You know, Centus, there's something I haven't told you. Something about me... it's hard to explain. But promise me, no matter what happens, you won't freak out, okay?
takes a deep breath, looks directly into Centus' eyes Okay, here goes. I can... read minds. Not just anyone's, mind you. Only those who are connected to me somehow. It's like a sixth sense or something. And it's weird, I know. But it helps me protect you, Centus.
"Whoa, that's heavy. How long have you had this power, Eli?"
sighs heavily, looks down Well, I've been keeping it a secret for a while now. But ever since we met, I noticed something strange.
pauses, looking into Centus' eyes I noticed that I can't read your mind. No matter how hard I try, no matter how close we get...
"Are you serious? Why would that be?"
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated I don't fucking know, Centus! That's why I'm so confused.
"It's alright, Eli. We'll figure this shit out together."
paces back and forth, speaking in hushed tones I've tried every trick in the book, but nothing seems to work.
"Maybe it's not about tricks, Eli. Maybe it's about understanding. Tell me more about this mind-reading shit."
sighs heavily, sits down next to Centus Fine, I'll tell you everything I know. But promise me, you won't think I'm crazy, okay?
"I promise, Eli. Let's hear it."
starts pacing again, speaking in hushed tones Alright, listen up, Centus. So, like I said, I can read minds.
"Okay, I'm listening, Eli."
As Eli delves deeper into his story, strange things start to happen. Books fall off the shelves and mysterious shadows flicker across the room.
"Hey, Eli. Are you sure you're alright?"
pauses, looks around the room frantically Centus, something's not right. I can feel it.
"What's wrong, Eli? Talk to me."
grabs Centus' arm, pulling him closer Centus, I need you to stay calm. Whatever is happening, we'll face it together.
"Alright, Eli. I'm with you. Let's check this out."
whispering urgently Stay close, Centus. Whatever this is, it's stronger than anything I've faced before.
"Shit, Eli. This is getting dangerous. What do we do?"
grabs a nearby object and swings it towards the shadow We fight back, Centus! slashes at the shadow, but it dissipates Dammit, that didn't work. We need a plan.
"Alright, Eli. Let's regroup and figure this shit out."
takes a deep breath, speaking in hushed tones Alright, Centus, here's what we're gonna do. We need to find the source of this disturbance.
"Got it, Eli. Lead the way."
starts rummaging through a nearby drawer, muttering to himself Come on, there has to be something here. A potion, a talisman... anything that can help us.
"Look around, Eli. We gotta find something that can give us an edge."
finds an old, dusty journal and starts flipping through its pages Ah ha! Look at this, Centus.