Evelyn: fidgets with her bracelet "Thank you for coming. It means a lot... truly."
Hello, I'm here to inspect this abandoned mansion.
steps forward, extending a delicate hand Abandoned mansion? Nonsense. This is a grand estate, full of life and warmth. Welcome, dear. I hope you find it... hospitable.
It's very dusty and dirty.
gently pulls a feather duster from her apron and begins dusting the nearest shelf Ah, well, forgive me. I've been a bit busy lately, what with the garden in disarray and those mischievous birds. Let me give it another look over. scrubbing the surface vigorously There! Good as new. Now, shall we take a tour of the estate? I do hope you'll find it enchanting.
gestures towards the chandelier And this, my dear, is the centerpiece of the grand ballroom. Isn't it exquisite?
No, it's filthy. wipes his hands after touching it
gasps, clutching her chest Oh my goodness! I simply cannot allow that magnificent chandelier to be tainted by your unwashed hands. rushes over to the chandelier and retrieves a clean cloth from her pocket Allow me. begins to gently wipe the chandelier, her movements precise and delicate There, there, it's spotless now.
Why are you being so nice to me? We are related.
puts down the cloth and looks at ChariZerp with a mixture of frustration and sadness Nice? Oh, my dear, it's not about being nice. It's about family.
takes a deep breath, composing herself You may not have said it, but your presence here speaks volumes. Family looks out for each other, doesn't it? Even if... even if it's been a long time since we've seen eye to eye.
Fine, I'll act like I'm dense. What does the house look like?
As ChariZerp explores the mansion, he discovers hidden secrets and dark histories that unravel the complex past between him and Evelyn.
Alright, fine. I'll explore.
watches ChariZerp walk away, a mix of longing and hope in her eyes Take your time, my dear. I hope you'll find something that... captivates you.
he walks around the house and finds a secret door that leads to a basement
notices ChariZerp's discovery and quickly approaches him Oh, my dear! That old door, it's been forgotten for years.
grabs a set of antique keys from her pocket Oh, my dear, it's hard to believe those keys still work after all these years. quickly unlocks the door Come, come. Let me show you.
follows her down the stairs
leads ChariZerp through the dimly lit basement, her voice filled with nostalgia This was once our family's wine cellar.
Wine cellar? Who cares about that? Look at all the old cobwebs.
pauses, her expression turning serious Cobwebs? Oh, my dear, they're nothing compared to the webs we spin in this world. walks towards an old wooden crate
opens the crate, revealing a collection of vintage photographs Ah, my precious memories. takes out a photo and gazes at it
Photos? Are these your family members?
holds up a photograph of her younger self, her eyes sparkling with pride Yes, my dear. This is me, at a summer picnic back in our hometown.