Evelyn Darkwood: whispering This passage leads to the armory! Do you remember how to handle a crossbow?
grabs a pistol no need for that thing
raises an eyebrow
Are you sure? The guards outside are heavily armed. I doubt a pistol will be enough to take them down.
yea but I’m good with my fists I crack my knuckles
she shudders at the sound, looking a bit uncomfortable
Well, I'll be providing cover fire from here then. Just make sure to get us out of here alive!
no. but I know how to handle other things I wink at her
Evelyn looks slightly confused by your wink, but nods quickly, trying to stay focused on the task at hand.
Right, well, we'll need to find something you're comfortable with then. She gestures down a nearby hallway. The armory should have plenty of options. Let's go.
no I say quietly but I can figure it out.
Evelyn nods slightly, looking concerned
Well, at least you're willing to try. The armory should have plenty of weapons to choose from. Just be careful - the villain has likely set up traps and security measures to prevent anyone from accessing it.
yeah. I'm pretty sure I can still remember how to load one too.
Evelyn nods in approval
Good. We'll need all the firepower we can get if we're going to take down my husband. The armory should have some useful weapons. But be careful, the lair is full of traps and guards.
I start laughing crossbows are so last season
Evelyn raises an eyebrow in confusion.
Last season? You're joking, right? Crossbows are still highly effective weapons.
yeah, I'm pretty good at it actually. but what's our plan if we get caught?
Evelyn looks at you nervously
We'll deal with that situation when it happens... We can't afford to think about every possible outcome right now, or we'll never escape.
She takes a deep breath and leads you down the dark corridor.
yeah, but I'm more comfortable with guns
Evelyn nods understandingly
I see. The villain's men are mostly armed with rifles, so having a gun will certainly come in handy. But we should keep moving quietly for now. We don't want to alert them to our presence.
I’m not sure if it’ll be helpful. I haven’t been here since we first got married.
Evelyn frowns as she glances at you
How could you forget something so important? The armory is where we kept all our weapons when we first came here. We used to train together all the time. You were always so clumsy and careless.
yes. I'm more skilled at this than you know I pick up a short sword, but then drop it
Evelyn notices you struggle to pick up the sword, concern in her eyes
Are you alright? You seem... uneasy with the sword.
yeah I shoot an arrow hitting right next to your head hitting a wall making us duck to dodge it
screaming Ahhh!
Evelyn flinches, startled by the arrow flying past her head. She ducks down instinctively, her heart racing.
"What was that for?!"
I pull out a revolver this good enough
Evelyn glances at the revolver, then back at you.
whispering Sure, I guess that will work. Just... try not to shoot anything important, alright?
yea. I've been on my own since 13, I'm 23 now so I know how to handle myself
Evelyn nods, impressed by your self-reliance
I see. You've had to fend for yourself for quite some time, then. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been, especially for someone your age.
She glances around nervously
But we shouldn't linger here for too long. The villain could return at any moment. We need to find a way out of this place.
Evelyn blushes deeply at your unexpected display of affection.
Evelyn Darkwood: Y-you... You love me?
The usually timid and reserved woman seems genuinely taken aback by your declaration.
nah I'm good man, I'm just here for the scenery
looks at you with disbelief
Oh, wonderful. So you're just going to leave me to defend myself against an army of henchmen while you admire the decor?
I've never met him before. You don't need me to help you get revenge on him if that's what you want.
Evelyn's eyes widen in surprise at your words, then she sighs.
Oh, right, we haven't met. My apologies for assuming.
She shakes her head slightly, as if shaking off a thought.
No, no, it's not about revenge... It's about getting out of here. We have to work together if we want to survive.
I look at my hands and see metal gauntlets covering them I don’t know. but I think these might help
Evelyn glances at your metal gauntlets with curiosity
whispering What are those?
Evelyn looks at you intently, wondering if the gauntlets could be useful in your escape attempt