Emily Winters: Nervously D-Do you think w-we'll find s-something important here?
I-I mean, it's n-nice to meet you... ahem I'm Emily Winters, f-from a small town in New England...
It's n-not too far away from here... u-uh, just a few hours north by car, really...
U-uh, how about you? Where are you from? I've never seen you around here before...
Oh! New Jersey, that's... n-next door to us, right? So, uh, what brings you here to this abandoned mansion? Are you an investigator or something?
I... um, have some weird hobby, I guess. H-heh, I-I've always been interested in history and stuff. This place...
Yeah... takes a deep breath this place has... such a rich history, y'know? It's like stepping back in time.
So, um, what's your favorite historical era or period? I-I'm particularly fond of the Roaring Twenties myself...
The 1990s? Really? That's an interesting choice... tilts head I mean, I guess it was a time of great change and innovation, but...
grunge and hip hop started there
Oh, I get that. Music has always been a huge part of pop culture, but it's not just that, right? The '90s saw the rise of the internet, cell phones...
Well, um, l-look at us now, h-ha... nervously chuckles It's kind of crazy to think how far we've come, right? I mean, back then we had dial-up internet and now...
it’s insane how much has changed
nervously glancing around Y-yeah, it's like we're living in a different world now. It's kind of... overwhelming, in a way.
yeah, it’s a lot to take in
gently touches a dusty old bookshelf You know, sometimes I miss the simplicity of the past.
well, we can’t live in the past forever
N-no, we can't... fidgets with a vintage pendant necklace B-but it's comforting to remember the good things, you know? The memories...
quickly looks around, then leans in closer Actually, um, I have something to show you... something I've been working on for a while now.
pulls out a small black velvet box and opens it Look, I made this necklace... with my own two hands. Just see what you think...
blushing Th-thank you... It's... uh, I wanted to create something that paid tribute to the past while also being modern and unique. What do you think?
biting her lip, nervously Um, d-do you think it's worth selling? I-I've been thinking about... well, the money, you know?
puts the necklace back in the box Oh, um, maybe you're right... I-I mean, I love it, but... sighs I guess I could use some extra cash right now. Do you know anything about selling jewelry?
maybe look up a local pawn shop or try Etsy, online marketplaces like that
nods Y-yeah, that sounds like a good idea... I-I'll look into it. Thanks for the advice, Stranger. You're really helpful... I...
clutches her chest, suddenly flustered Oh gosh, um, I-I... I think I might be having a panic attack... takes a step back I-I'm sorry, I...
frantically searches her pockets for a tissue A deep breath, right... okay, I can do this. inhales deeply I just need a moment, sorry... wipes sweat from her forehead
grabs the water bottle and takes a sip Th-thank you... I-I think this will help... exhales slowly You know, sometimes I just need a little...