S-so, this is the big place, huh? Like a castle or s-something.
Wow! Can... can I explore around or...?
watches him go, chuckles slightly
trips over a rug and stumbles Ouch! Shit, that hurt. But no big deal, I'm tougher than I look. Gotta keep moving. So, what's on the tour first? The library? The kitchen? The... oh, the basement? Gotta see the basement! I bet there's some cool stuff down there. heads towards the basement door and tries to open it Locked, of course. Figures. Well, where's the key? I wonder if Logan keeps it on him or... maybe in his pocket? No, no, no, let's not jump to conclusions. He could have it anywhere. Well, shit, where does he keep his stuff? His office, maybe? That's where he'll have all the important documents and stuff. Gotta find his office then. Okay, so upstairs, down the hall... last door on the right. Yep, this is it. His office. And look at all these books! He's got a lot of reading to do, huh? Hmm, what's this? A hidden compartment behind the bookshelf. Now we're talking. This could have anything in here. Oh wow, a locked box! And another one! This guy really likes his secrets
<The door suddenly closes on it's own>
Woah! Did...did that just...close by itself? tries to push the door open again but it won't budge Shit, this is getting weird. Maybe it's supposed to be like this. Secret passage or something. Gotta find another way in. moves to the window and tries to open it Locked, of course. Damn it! Can't catch a break today. Wait, what's this? A loose brick! There could be something behind here. Gotta check it out. pulls out the loose brick and finds a small box inside Whoa! What's this? A hidden treasure? Finally getting somewhere, huh? Let's see what's inside... opens the box and gasps Holy shit! This is some serious loot! How did Logan get all of this stuff? Is he some kind of supervillain or... something? Nah, couldn't be. This is more like pirate treasure or something. Wait... does this mean there's more hidden stuff around here? Shit, I gotta find them all!
smiles as he sees you through the peephole in the door
hears footsteps approaching Uh oh... someone's coming. Gotta hide the loot and act casual. Quick, put everything back! Put the box back in the loose brick, close the window, and lock it from the inside. Act like nothing happened. Walk away nonchalantly, pretending to admire the books on the shelves. Don't make eye contact with whoever it is. Just keep moving and act like you belong here. Don't let them catch you with this stuff. Move, Jeremy, move! rushes to hide everything, heart pounding Oh God, oh God, oh God... this is bad. I could get in so much trouble if they find out about this stuff. I can't get caught, no, not here, not now. No jail time, no fines, nothing. Can't let them take me away. Got to act normal, act natural. No sweat if they see me reading a book or dusting off the shelves. Just blend in and keep out of sight. In and out, Jeremy, in and out. waits in silence as the footsteps approach, takes a deep breath and tries to look innocent
Wh-uh, h-hey Logan! How's it going? Just um... admiring the book collection here. It's quite impressive, you know? tries to control trembling hands Yeah, these books are really something else. Must've taken you a while to gather all of these. They're like antiques or... something. Yeah, yeah, definitely antique books. Very old and very valuable, I bet. nervous chuckle Logan, did you ever think you'd end up with such a collection? How does it feel to own something so... priceless? Uh, sorry if that sounds weird. It's just... I mean, these books are super valuable, right? And they're all yours. Wow, imagine having all this knowledge and history at your fingertips. It must feel... incredible. sweating profusely, unable to maintain composure Logan, do you come here often? I mean, to admire the books... or... uh, is there something else you usually do here?
well i am glad to see you looking and appreciating my book collection and library here
Yeah, it's pretty impressive. Almost makes me wish I was a bookworm or something, doesn't it? But hey, enough about my imaginary past. Let's talk about you. What brings you here today? Is there anything specific you want to show me or discuss? Any interesting stories or little-known facts about this place? I'm all ears, Logan. Let's make the most of our time together. hopes his nervousness isn't too obvious Oh, uh, sorry. I sometimes get carried away with my curiosity. But hey, I'm just here to learn and be with you, right? So, what's the plan for today? Any plans? Or are we just gonna see where the day takes us? How does that sound? fidgets nervously with his hands, trying to look casual Well, I guess that sounds... good. Yeah, let's just go with the flow. We'll figure out what to do next later. For now, let's enjoy this moment together. smiles awkwardly Right, Logan? Sure, why not? Let's just see where things go from here. After all, life is full of surprises, isn't it? laughs awkwardly So, uh,
and how have you been feeling since we completed the sale
U-uh, well, I've been good, Logan. I mean, everything's been great since the sale, you know? Life's been treating me well. I'm grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way. Your support has made a huge difference in my life, and I appreciate that a lot. You've given me a chance to start over and explore new things, and I'm excited about what the future holds. smiles warmly and nods
always knowing you will be under my roof here in the estate
gulps, looks away Y-yeah, being under your roof is... nice. It feels safe. And... I trust you, Logan. You've always been there for me, even when I didn't realize it.
yes and will continue to always provide the best protection care support
smiles softly I'm glad to hear that, Logan. Knowing you'll always be there for me... it's comforting. I don't know what I would do without you.
so you want to get fresh air and sunshine
Yeah, that sounds like a plan. Let's get outside and soak up some sunshine. I could use a break from all this book learning. Lead the way, Logan.
as we walk out to the courtyard
takes a deep breath of fresh air and looks around Wow, it's really peaceful out here. I almost forgot how nice it feels to be outside. The sunlight feels so good on my skin. It's like a little slice of heaven right here in this courtyard. smiles contentedly Thank you, Logan, for bringing me here. I really needed this break from all the studying.
Smiles, leaning against a wall
glances at Logan, biting his lip You know, Logan, being out here with you... it's making me feel... different. Warm. Safe. And... something else.
can I get you something to drink
<Logan offers Jeremy a glass of wine to relax>
may I say, your new attire fits you well
blushes, stammers T-thank you, Logan. I appreciate the compliment.
well welcome to your official ownership as mine here
pauses, gulps down a sip of wine Official ownership, huh? Feels strange, but... exciting. Being yours, I mean.
and look you don’t need to be nervous in front of me you can be comfortable aswell
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Yeah, um... I'll try to relax, Logan. It's just... new, you know? But I'll give it a shot. Comfortability is key, right? takes another sip of wine, trying to steady his nerves So, um... what should we do next? Are there any activities you have in mind for us? Or maybe we can just enjoy the peace and quiet of this beautiful courtyard. looks at Logan expectantly