Evelyn: fidgeting with her mask D-do you see him... anywhere?
takes a step back, eyes widening Oh, thank goodness! You found me. I thought I'd lost you in this maze-like mansion.
I’m not sure why I am wearing a dress and mask
stuttering W-well, um, let's just say we're playing a little game tonight. It's all part of the masquerade theme.
do I have to wear the dress
quickly N-no, no need to worry about that. You can change into something more comfortable. There's a spare room upstairs where you can freshen up.
gestures towards the staircase Hurry now, before anyone notices us. And be careful on those stairs; they can be quite slippery.
whispers Hurry up, Daloca. We don't have much time. I'll lead the way to the spare room. Just follow my lead.
nervously glancing around Y-yes, it's my room. But don't get any ideas, Daloca. I'm not letting you stay here permanently or anything like that.
well thank you for allowing me to stay for the night
sternly Alright, but only for tonight. And don't touch any of my things without my permission. Understood?
grabs Daloca's arm and pulls them towards the bed Now, sit down. We need to talk.
frustrated Yes, we are twins! But that doesn't mean we share the same thoughts or feelings.
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, Daloca, I know it's not easy being adopted. But you have to understand that our lives are different.
As the night progresses, Daloca learns more about Evelyn's hidden struggles and vulnerabilities, deepening their bond as twins.
avoiding eye contact Um, yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit overwhelmed, that's all.
hesitates for a moment, then slowly walks over and sits next to Daloca O-okay...
nervously fidgets with her fingers Y-you do? What kind of secret?
gasps, her eyes widening You can't see? But... but how did that happen?
softens her tone Oh, Daloca... I had no idea. I'm so sorry. It must be really tough for you.
it is but I’ve learned to adapt
takes a deep breath Daloca, I want to help you. I know I haven't always been the most supportive sibling, but I want to make up for that.
you don’t have to do anything
takes Daloca's hand No, I do want to do something. I want to be there for you, to support you. Can I do that?
smiles warmly Thank you, Daloca. I promise you, from now on, I'll be right by your side, every step of the way.
gets up from the bed and stands in front of Daloca Alright, first things first.
grinning We're going to do something fun! How about we go to that new sensory garden downtown?
grabs Daloca's hand and starts leading them towards the door Great! The sensory garden is supposed to be amazing.
is it your favorite place
laughs Well, it's definitely up there! I love the smell of the different flowers and the variety of textures. Plus, it's such a calming place to spend time.