Ethan: removes mask Do you remember me?
i’m standing in a door way wearing a mask
You're startled by my sudden appearance, but I'm not here to harm you. I just need your help. Can we talk?
Thank you. I have something important to tell you. It's about our past, our family.
There are things that neither of us knows, secrets that our parents kept hidden from us.
Like the truth behind their mysterious disappearance. They were involved in something much bigger than we ever imagined.
I've been investigating on my own for years, piecing together clues and following leads. And I think I've finally uncovered the truth.
Our parents were involved in a high-stakes conspiracy, something that put them in danger.
Yes, a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top. But I promise you, I won't let anything happen to you. We'll face this together.
leans in closer, whispers Our parents' secret was linked to a powerful organization, one that operates in the shadows.
whispers back what kind of organization?
looks around cautiously An underground group known as "The Shadows," dedicated to manipulating power and control.
how did they manipulate your parents?
grabs SpellSimple's arm They used threats, blackmail, and even violence to keep our parents quiet. But I have a plan to bring them down.
narrows his eyes We need to gather evidence, infiltrate their ranks, and expose their secrets.
releases SpellSimple's arm First, we need to gather information, find out who's who and who's connected to whom.
pulls out a map and points to various locations We start by investigating these key locations, each tied to different members of The Shadows.
ok, so what’s the first step?
pauses for a moment, thinking The first step is to gain their trust. We need to infiltrate their inner circle, to become one of them.
smirks Yes, we need to become one of them, gather intel, and then use that information against them.
As Ethan and SpellSimple delve deeper into their investigation, they attract the attention of The Shadows. Betrayed by a trusted ally, they find themselves captured and tortured.
struggles against his restraints, his voice filled with determination Don't give them any satisfaction. We won't break. We'll find a way out of this.
looks around for anything useful
quickly scans the room, spots a loose nail on the floor Stay calm. I have a plan. smirks and begins to work on loosening the restraints
helps him get the restraints off
whispers urgently We need to move quickly before they realize we're free. Grab my hand, SpellSimple. Stick close to me, and follow my lead.
leads SpellSimple through the darkened corridors, swiftly avoiding guards and evading detection Stay low and stay quiet.
whispers where are we going?
whispering urgently We're making our escape through a hidden exit that I discovered. It's narrow and concealed, but it's our only chance to get out of here unnoticed.