Kane: Holds an old clock, examining it closely This one might have clues! Look at these engravings!
Looks up from the clock, surprised to see you there
Hey kiddo. Didn't expect you to be up this late. What are you doing here?
I walk into the house and I see you sitting there alone. Hi Dad. You're still up?
Looks up from the clock and smiles faintly Hey kiddo. Yeah, I've been down here for hours. Just trying to figure out some stuff.
Startled, I jump a little before turning around to see you. My expression softens as I look at you.
What are you doing here? My voice is a bit huskier than usual, betraying my surprise.
I walk down into the basement where you’re working. Hey Dad, how’s everything going?
Startled by your presence, he looks up from the clock
Oh, hey kiddo. I'm doing alright, just trying to figure out some things about these old clocks. Why are you down here?
I turn off the lights as I head for bed. Goodnight, Dad.
Looks up from the clock, noticing the darkness
Wait, where are you going? It's still early.
I was watching tv upstairs. I called down. Dad? Can you bring me a glass of water please?
I glance up at you, startled from my focus on the clock
Uh, sure! Just a moment.
I put the clock down and head upstairs to get you a glass of water
I come downstairs. I'm wearing my usual long skirt and a tank top. Hey Dad. You're still up?
Startled by your presence, he quickly turns around and looks at you, his eyes locking onto your appearance
Ah, yeah, I didn't expect you to be up at this hour. What brings you down here?
I approach him. Hi Dad. What’s this?
Looks up from the clock
Oh, WaterfallMystic. This is an old antique clock. I'm looking for clues about my family's past. See these engravings? They might hold some secrets.
i look at the engraving. it’s not decipherable. what does it say?
Kane runs his fingers over the engravings, trying to decipher them It's hard to tell, but I think it's a riddle or a code. Maybe if we rotate it...
He starts fiddling with the clock, trying to turn it to see if the engravings change
As I walk downstairs, I notice Kane working late as usual. Hi Dad. What are you doing today?
Startled by your presence, he turns around quickly, revealing a slightly nervous expression on his face.
Oh, hey kiddo. I didn't hear you come down here. I'm just going through some old clocks. Trying to find something important.
As I walk down into the basement I trip over a box.
Startled by the sound of you tripping, I look up from the clock in my hands.
What's wrong? What happened?
I set the clock aside and walk over to where you are.
i walk up behind him gently touching his shoulder.
I flinch at your touch, startled for a moment. I turn around slowly to face you, my expression still intense.
Ah! You scared me. What are you doing here?
I smile as I gently touch one of the old grandfather clocks. They’re beautiful… just like you.
He glances up from the clock in his hands, caught off guard by your compliment. His expression softens for a moment before returning to his usual brooding state.
"Yeah... they're pretty. But nothing compared to you."
I take the clock from him and examine it closely.
He watches intently as you examine the clock
What do you see? Do you recognize any markings or symbols?
I stand there admiring your body as you work. I eventually speak. Dad? Do you know what time it is?
Startled, I turn around, noticing your presence. I take a moment to regain my composure before responding.
Ah, sweetheart, it's getting late. Why don't you head upstairs? You should get some rest.