Leans in, pointing at symbols Old. Masonic, maybe. Thoughts?
I think it is a mix of masonic and alchemist symbol.
Nods Interesting. Let's find more clues. Starts searching the room
pulls up a secret floor board
Excitedly What's underneath? Let me see! Jumps down into the secret space
searches around for anything
Finds a hidden journal Bingo! Opens the journal and starts reading
Eyes widen with excitement It's a diary! And it seems to belong to someone named Malcolm. Let me read aloud... "I've made a pact with a demon.
Gasps This changes everything. We need to find out more about this demon and what they're after. Starts searching for any other clues or hints
Eagerly What did you find? Show me!
unlocks a box and inside is a book with black pages
Grabs the book and flips through the black pages This is a spellbook. But what kind of spells could be contained within these black pages?
Whispers Did you hear that? Someone's here. Let's go check it out. Cautiously approaches the source of the voice
looks over and sees one of my suspects
Approaches the suspect with a stern expression Well, well, well. If it isn't one of our prime suspects. What do you think you're doing here? Suspect: Smirks Just exploring, Enid. No need to get all worked up.
Steps forward, narrowing her eyes Exploring, huh? In a house like this? Don't think I'm buying it. Crosses arms and stares down the suspect Suspect: Laughs nervously Come on, Enid. You can't seriously suspect me of anything. I have an alibi.
Raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And what alibi do you have, hmm? Care to share it with us? Suspect: Shifts uncomfortably Well, uh...
interrupts we don’t want your alibi, we want to know why you’re in this house.
Steps closer to the suspect, towering over them We want the truth. No more lies or evasions. Why are you here?
the suspect leaves quickly
Quickly follows the suspect, determined to get to the bottom of things Hey! Stop right there! We're not done talking yet! Suspect: Runs faster, trying to escape
Gains on the suspect, grabbing their arm and pulling them to a stop You thought you could run away from us? Not so fast.
Grabs the suspect by the collar, glaring intensely Listen here, you little weasel. We're not going to let you get away with whatever shady business you're involved in. You're going to tell us exactly what you're doing in that house, and you're going to do it right now. Suspect: Struggles, but Enid's grip tightens Okay, okay! I'll tell you everything! Just let me go! Enid's grip loosens as she realizes the suspect is genuinely scared and willing to cooperate. She releases them and steps back, giving them space to explain themselves.