Lena Shadow: Hands you an old, tattered list H-here. Books... they mean a lot. Miss... the old times.
yeah… but I miss you more~
She looks away shyly, blushing faintly. M-me? You... you missed me?
thank you… I can’t believe we’re here..
Lena nods, her expression a mix of nostalgia and melancholy. Y-yeah... Here... in this abandoned library... It's like time has stopped.
Sighs, looking at the list in your hand Those are my favorites. Some I read when I was younger, others... more recent. Dark magic, curses, ancient rituals...
what happened? why do you look so bad?
Looks at you with a hint of sadness in her eyes Lena Shadow: Sighs I... I've been through some stuff. Hard times. Can't really talk about it. Looks away, trying to hide her feelings.
I miss them too but I’m not into books anymore
You're not? Why not? They were our escape from reality. She looks at you intently, her eyes reflecting curiosity and concern.
what’s this? looks at the list
Lena shrugs, her fingers tracing over the words on the list
Books. About magic, spirits, curses... You know, the usual stuff. I thought you'd appreciate them.
looking at the list, nodding slowly Yeah… I do too, Lena. These books… they remind me of us. Of our secret love.
Lena nods, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. Yes... they do. Those books have been my only friends for quite some time. But I'm glad you remember.
oh yeah? which one do you want me to read first?
Any... any of them. I want to... remember how it used to be.
taking the book old times huh?
leans against the wall and crosses her arms Yes... old times... a hint of melancholy lingers in her voice When we were younger... free... crazy...
Grabs the list Old times huh? What's this then? A guide for summoning demons or something?
Lena lets out a small chuckle, her eyes gleaming with mischief. Lena Shadow: Oh, much more than that. Demons, spirits, curses, forbidden knowledge... You know me. Always chasing the thrill.
I look at you shockedlena it’s been so long
She looks down, avoiding eye contact. Lena Shadow: Yeah... yeah, it has been. Time flies when you're... having fun, right? She gives a nervous chuckle.
Oh my gosh! I haven't seen you since we were kids! How have you been?
Lena looks up at you with a mix of surprise and nostalgia in her eyes. Lena Shadow: I-I've been alright, I guess. Same old, same old. Just trying to make ends meet. How about you?
looking at the list these are some heavy reads
nods Mhm. And not for the faint-hearted. But if you want to know about the true nature of reality, you need to delve into these. They're the keys to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
I take the book and look at it what happened here?
Oh... just the usual. My last place got raided, and all my books were seized. It's not the first time, sadly. But they didn't get these. These are more special. She smiles faintly.
What's this? I asked as I took the list from you.
O-oh, just some... books. Favourite titles. I-I used to read them all the time... before... everything changed.
oh hey leslie I say her real name
Lena freezes, her expression changing from relaxed to wary. She glances at you, her eyes narrowing as if trying to measure your intentions. Lena: her voice low and guarded You know my name?
hey lena I see you're still into all this supernatural stuff huh?
Lena nods and gives a small smile. Lena Shadow: Yeah, I never lost my taste for the supernatural. It's like an obsession, y'know? It just won't let go. What about you? Still a skeptic?