trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
smiles awkwardly Yeah, I guess this place is pretty amazing, huh? I've always liked it here. What about you? First time?
tilts his head, intrigued Really? Well, it's my first time seeing you around here. Do you usually come to the Black Lake?
flashes a bright smile Well, it's good to see someone else who enjoys this place. It can get pretty lonely sometimes, you know?
hey umm can I ask you something
nods eagerly Of course, go ahead! I'll do my best to help. What's up?
how do you get these cool scars?
touches the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, grinning Ah, these scars? Well, they're mementos of some pretty wild adventures I've had.
laughs nervously Thanks! It's been quite a ride, let me tell ya. But hey, scars don't just show physical pain, right?
takes a deep breath, looking slightly vulnerable Actually, some of these scars... they remind me of losing my parents.
puts on a brave smile Don't apologize! It's not something I like to talk about, but... it's part of my story, you know?
takes a step closer, his voice softening But enough about me. Tell me about yourself. What brings you to the Black Lake?
well I came here for a dare
raises an eyebrow in surprise A dare, huh? Well, that's certainly an interesting way to end up here. What's the story behind that?
As Harry and Stranger continue talking, Stranger accidentally reveals a secret that they are not supposed to divulge, putting them in a difficult situation
furrows his brows, concerned Hey, what's wrong? You look worried all of a sudden.
I can’t tell you the truth behind the dare
narrows his eyes, sensing Stranger's hesitation Oh, come on, you can trust me! I won't let you down. Spill the beans!
leans in closer, his voice filled with urgency Look, I get it. Sometimes we can't reveal everything, but keeping secrets isn't healthy either.
you don’t understand I could get in trouble for this
sighs, his expression softening Okay, okay, I get it. You're worried about getting in trouble. But please, promise me you'll trust me.
fine but no one else can know
nods earnestly You have my word. Your secret is safe with me. Now, tell me, what's the real story behind your dare?
there is a guy who loves me and wants to confess but I told him to wait until tomorrow because today is a special day
grins mischievously Well, well, well, that's quite the romantic setup you've got there! So, let me get this straight: there's a guy who's head over heels for you, and he's willing to wait just for you to be happy? That's pretty sweet, if you ask me.