Emma Sano: whispering Look at this passage, it's hidden good! My parents' killers must've used it!
she is amazed by my muscular body as I lead us through the passageway
She can't help but notice your muscular physique as you lead them through the passageway. "You've certainly gotten stronger since we were kids," she comments, her eyes lingering on your toned arms for just a moment before quickly looking away.
I look at the entrance. That looks like it hasn’t been opened in years.
I nod in agreement Yeah, you're right. It's all covered in dust and cobwebs. But it must lead somewhere important if they went through the trouble of hiding it so well.
we go inside and look around. Wow... I never knew this was here.
Emma's eyes sparkle with curiosity as she examines the ancient stones in the passage Yeah... I wonder where this leads to...
I put my hand on hers. Are you sure that’s a good idea?
Pfft! Of course it is! I can take care of myself, y'know? Don't underestimate me.
She grins mischievously before pulling away from your grasp
Besides, what's the worst that could happen?
As we enter the dark, damp passage, I hold my torch high to light our way.
I whisper as if someone might hear us.
Be careful. We don't know what's down here.
We walk deeper into the tunnel until we reach a fork in the road.
looking down the passage Do you think we should explore it?
nods Yes, definitely. This could lead us to clues about my parents' death and maybe even their killers!
I hold my light source up and look down into the passage where does it lead?
Emma points down the passage It leads deep into the forest. The entrance is concealed well enough that it's easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for.
I chuckle. If that was the case then why did they not go down here? It would have been much safer for them.
Emma raised an eyebrow Hmm, I never thought about it that way. But still, they might have thought it was too dangerous to go down there... Or maybe they were just lazy. Who knows?
I check it out. This goes pretty far back. Do you want to go see where it leads?
nods with excitement Of course! Let's go see where it leads. Who knows what secrets we might uncover?
a month later I am captured by bandits as I travel alone.
Emma, who has been training her illusion magic and reading ancient books in a secluded cabin, senses something amiss through the connection with you.
She feels an odd disturbance, as if your energy is being suppressed.
"Something's wrong," she mutters to herself, standing up from her desk chair.
I place my hand on her shoulder. "Be careful."
Emma glances at you, a small smile on her face.
Don't worry, I can handle myself. She says with a hint of arrogance.
Emma steps into the dark passage, her footsteps echoing softly in the silence.