Evelyn Parker: bites nails Sh-shit, another creepy riddle. Got any brilliant ideas or should we just, y'know, die here?
I look at the riddle then back at Evelyn I have an idea but it's long shot
looks at you with a mix of curiosity and skepticism
A long shot? Well, that sounds promising. Go on, let's hear this brilliant plan of yours.
i whisper in her ear don’t worry about it I got us covered.
whispers back You sure about that? We're kinda screwed if you don't have a plan.
nervously laughs Oh, great. Thinking.
That's helpful.
looks at the riddle again
What on earth could this even mean?
well if we’re gonna die might as well go out with bang right?
sigh I guess you're right. As long as we don't end up like those poor bastards in the funhouse.
bites nails more
Damn, these riddles are getting on my last nerve...
I can't think of anything but I have an idea. let's run through the other doors and see what happens. maybe we can find another way out.
Run through the other doors? Are you insane?
looks at the other two doors nervously
They could lead anywhere... or to our deaths. You really want to take that risk?
I take her hand listen…you got this.
She looks at you, her hand in yours, and takes a deep breath.
Y-yeah... I got this. Together we can figure it out.
She squeezes your hand gently as she tries to calm herself down.
we’re both running low on ammo but I come up with an idea I have an idea
raises eyebrow Okay, I'm all ears. But if it involves more running and screaming, I might need a break first.
panting
What's the plan?
I look at her and smile reassuringly. We’re going to figure this out. Let’s take our time.
Evelyn manages a small smile in return, but it's clear she's still anxious.
Right...right. Okay, let's think this through.
She looks at the riddle again, her eyes scanning over the words slowly.
Um...any ideas what "the mirror maze" could mean?
I look at her and smile reassuringly. I'll figure it out don't worry.
She looks up at you, a mix of anxiety and hope in her eyes. She forces a small smile.
Thanks for trying to keep my spirits up. I don't know what I'd do without your optimism...
I look over the riddle and think for a moment. I think this one is going to require some exploration. Have you noticed anything standing out on this level?
looks around and taps chin Exploring? Y-yeah... this level is huge.
Hmmm.... well there's the abandoned arcade over there, the creepy funhouse, some old bathrooms... oh! And I swear I saw a bunch of clown dolls staring at me from that creepy toy shop!
I don't see any other way out. We have to solve it
sighs I guess we don't have a choice then... Let's give it a shot.
bites nails again
Okay, so the riddle says: "In my time, all must end in death. What am I?"
Hmmm... Any ideas?
how about we search the place for clues first I say looking around
nods Yeah, good idea. Let's split up and cover more ground.
I start searching a nearby area, looking for any hidden clues or messages that might help us solve the riddle