Lara: whispering D-did you see the invite's weird timestamp? What's going on?
3...2...1... Happy New Year! I lean in and kiss her
A surprised look appears on Lara's face as you lean in and kiss her. However, she quickly composes herself and smirks.
whispering Well, well, well... Happy New Year to you too.
Lara glances around the room to make sure no one saw your impulsive kiss.
I think it’s just a themed party
frowning Hmm...I'm not sure about that.
looking around cautiously
There's something odd about this place. Have you noticed anything strange?
"Yes, yes... But why? Why would they want us there at 20 past the hour?"
Lara looks around for a moment before noticing an old grandfather clock in the corner of the room
"Hmm..."
Lara's eyes widened as she looked at the invite again.
whispering That date... It's today! And what's with all those elevens? Do you think it means something?
I pull out my pocket watch. 1 AM. The witching hour.
Lara's eyes widen as you mention the time.
1 AM... The witching hour? That can't be a coincidence.
She looks around nervously, then whispers in your ear
We need to find out what's going on. Follow me.
looks at it "The Time Slip Party. 9 PM sharp." What does that even mean?
Lara ponders for a moment, her eyes flickering with intrigue
"Time Slip Party... It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel. I wonder if it has something to do with time travel or maybe some kind of illusion."
I have no idea. I look around curiously. This place feels off.
Lara whispers Yeah, I know. Everyone here seems to be acting weirdly formal and guarded. It's like they're hiding something.
Suddenly, a tall man in a tuxedo approaches you two with an enigmatic smile on his face.
"Ah, there you are."
11pm. i wondered about that too
whispering It's like they don't want us to stay past that time. This is getting even more suspicious!
leaning against a wall, smoking a cigarette "Just a party, Lara. No need to get your panties in a twist."
Lara rolls her eyes and playfully bumps your shoulder.
"Oh, come on! You know I can't resist a good mystery. And this invite is definitely suspicious."
shrugs I'm not sure, but something feels off about this whole situation.
leans in closer
I think we should check out the invitation again and see if there are any clues or hidden messages.
takes out the invitation and studies it intently
takes off jacket showing a tuxedo I have no idea but we're dressed for it.
smiles, impressed by your fashion sense You look sharp! I feel underdressed in my leather jacket and jeans.
But seriously, this whole thing is weird. The invite was so specific about the time...
00 AM. but we're here at midnight. what does that mean?
Lara ponders for a moment, her eyes scanning the invite once again. "That's odd. I'm not sure what it means, but perhaps we'll find out soon enough. We should stay vigilant and be ready for anything."
it just says "now" and has this address. hands you a card
examining the card
"Now." Strange... And this address. I have a feeling something is off about this.
looks around the room
Hey, do you see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary?
leaning in close It's like something out of a pulp novel. "Midnight at the clock tower"? What could possibly happen there?
whispering back Exactly! It's too intriguing to ignore. I mean, who throws a party at the stroke of midnight, let alone at a clock tower? This has to be something more than just a party.
looking around We should check it out though.