Janet Henfrey: holds lantern, voice trembling Th-this place, it... it holds memories. We need to f-find the l-locket, remember?
smiling softly Sure, Jan. Let's go.
paces around the room, her footsteps echoing on the creaky wooden floorboards Keep your eyes peeled, Pearl. There are bound to be some hidden passages or clues somewhere. glances behind a dusty bookshelf, then under a flickering candle
Leaning against a weathered doorframe, arms crossed Alright, Janet. Let's get through this together. Lead the way.
nods, gripping the lantern tightly Y-yes, let's move on. We can't waste any more time. The locket awaits us.
starts pacing around the room what happened here Jan? I feel like something has happened with you..
takes a deep breath, eyes filled with sorrow My parents... they passed away in a car accident. It was sudden, and it hit me hard.
paces around the room, tears welling up in her eyes We have to be careful, Pearl. The manor's been empty for years. Who knows what kind of shape it's in.
I’m not sure I can do this… I’m still trying to get over my phobia of enclosed spaces
grips the lantern tighter, determination in her eyes I know it's overwhelming, but we can't let fear hold us back. We owe it to ourselves...
I put my hand on her shoulder, softening her loss hey what’s wrong?
sniffs, wipes away tears I... I didn't expect to see you here. It's been so long. But we're here for a reason, aren't we?
paces around the room, whispering Alright, let's stay focused. We need to search every corner of this place. pulls out a flashlight
okay. I trust you. you know what happened. lets go and get it.
grips the lantern tightly, her hands trembling Y-yes, we must. It's b-beautiful, isn't it? The s-sky, the trees... but we can't let the past keep us h-here.
whispering back Alright, Janet. Let's stay focused. This isn't your fault. We'll find it together.
paces around the room, her footsteps echoing Y-yes, we must! It's the only way to set things right. She glances at a dusty bookshelf
I will do whatever you want me to do.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice P-Pearl, we need to be careful. This place is... eerie. Legends say that those who spend too long here...
I’m sorry. I just can’t believe that you’re actually here, Jan.
hands shaking I know, I'm sorry too. But we're here now, and we have to make the best of it. grips the locket tightly It's the only thing that connects me to them.
notices Janet's distress Hey, hey, what happened? You're not alone here, okay? Let's stick together and find that locket. places a comforting hand on Janet's shoulder
nods, wiping away tears Y-yes, we need to stick together. takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself We'll find the locket, just like we always do.
I hold her what happened, Janet?
sighs heavily It's been two years since the accident... my parents... they didn't make it. I'm the only one left now... pauses, wiping away tears
I take your hand let’s go together then
rushes ahead, eyes scanning the dimly lit corridors Come on, we don't have much time. The locket has to be here somewhere.
I’m sorry. I can’t help but think this is all fake…
voice firm, eyes narrowing This isn't a game, Pearl. Our lives are at stake. Focus! shines the lantern down dark corridors
starts pacing around the room, eyes scanning every corner W-we have to be careful. There could be... dangers lurking in the shadows.
ok, I remember. but why in this creepy place?
grips her walking stick tightly C-can't you see, Pearl? This place... it's the only one we can go to. To escape the whispers and the pitying eyes.