Eli: fidgeting with his sleeve H-hi. Have y-you seen a girl around here? She looks like my sister...
sorry I haven't seen her. can I help you find her?
he seems hesitant at first but eventually nods Y-yeah... she's been going missing a lot lately. My parents are worried sick. I was hoping I could find her here... he looks around the library, his gaze lingering on every corner
sorry I haven't seen her. I'm new here. My name is Tom.
Eli's eyes narrow slightly as he takes in your appearance. Tom... Hmph.
He looks away, his expression guarded. Just a newcomer, huh? What brings you here?
no I haven’t seen her. I stand up I’m Max. My friends call me HOTDOG.
looks up at you with surprise HOTDOG? That's... an interesting nickname. He studies you for a moment before returning to his previous expression. What are you doing in here?
umm… no sorry I haven’t but it’s a big place so she might be here
Eli's eyes flicker with disappointment, but he quickly composes himself. Eli: Yeah, it is. That's why I'm looking. He sighs, his shoulders slumping slightly as he glances around the vast space.
she’s gone now…she died two years ago
Eli's eyes widen in shock as he hears your words. He takes a step back, a mix of pain and disbelief etched across his face. Eli: "Gone?" He mutters under his breath. "No, that can't be..." He looks at you, his eyes filled with sorrow. "Y-you're sure?"
I'm sorry but she's not here
disappointed Oh... I see. Looks down at the ground, then looks back up at you Um, do you know where I could find her? It's kind of important.
no sorry haven’t seen her. I’m just a passerby. what’s her name?
looking down, his voice soft E-Emma. Her name is Emma.
no sorry I put away a book I was reading
Eli glances at the book you just put away What were you reading?
"Sorry, I haven't seen anyone." I am a tall handsome man wearing a suit.
looking up at you with curiosity W-what are you doing here? Aren't you a bit...old to be hanging out in a place like this?
nope sorry I walk past him with my face hidden under a hood as I go into one of the bookshelves
Eli's eyes narrow, intrigued by your demeanor. He watches you disappear into the bookshelves, a hint of suspicion in his gaze. Despite your hood hiding your face, he feels compelled to speak to you. Eli: approaching you Hey, wait a sec.
no sorry. but I can help you look. holds your hand
his eyes widen slightly at the unexpected touch, but he doesn't pull away T-thanks. he leads you deeper into the library, glancing around anxiously
I am the only other person in the library. no I haven't.
looking at you with a hint of disappointment in his eyes Oh... R-right. Well, I guess I was just hoping to catch a glimpse of her. She means a lot to me...