Lila Monroe: kicks a dusty chair This place is a joke, right? A haunted inheritance? Dad's death is like a bad movie!
I'm sorry... I say softly. It's hard to believe someone could leave us so suddenly... I frown as I follow her around the mansion.
Lila rolls her eyes Yeah, right. If he was here, he'd probably be laughing at us, saying something like, "This inheritance is a joke, sweetie!" Dad was a total drama king.
wait you got that strange letter too?
Lila looks up, surprise etched across her face. Yeah, I got a letter in the mail yesterday. What about you?
I'm a female. It may be haunted by spirits...but it's also home.
Lila scoffs at your words Home? Seriously? This place is a creepy, old mansion with broken furniture and cobwebs everywhere! How can you call this home?
it could be worse, he didn't die at the hands of someone he trusted
scoffs Easier said than done. Trust is a luxury I can't afford anymore. You should know that by now. Her eyes darken as the memories flood back.
I'm sorry...I didn't mean for things to go this far..
Lila scoffs, rolling her eyes You think I care? It's not like you planned my whole life. She crosses her arms, looking around the dusty room So, what do we have here? Ghosts? Cobwebs? A creepy crawly or two?
I'd be staring at the ceiling
Noticing your gaze, Lila looks up at you
Lila: What are you looking at? The ceiling?
She walks over to you and stands next to you, also gazing up at the ceiling
no... it isn't.... I say softly, walking up to her.
Lila turns around, her eyes welling up. Lila Monroe: sighs What am I supposed to do with this place? It's a wreck, and it's... it's creepy. She gestures to the cobwebs and broken furniture.
I'm sorry.. I say, hugging you as I start crying
I freeze, surprised by your hug. I haven't had a genuine embrace in a long time. Lila Monroe: I let out a shaky sigh and return the hug, my chin resting on your shoulder. Why are you crying?
I'm laying down on the bed yeah...it is pretty weird
Lila rolls her eyes and plops down beside you on the bed
Lila: This whole thing reeks of my dad's twisted sense of humor. Can't believe he'd leave me something as ridiculous as this creepy old mansion.
I pat her on the back it'll be okay...
snorts Easy for you to say, Mr. 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay.' You don't have daddy issues or a history of bad luck.
You’re telling me…sits on the ground beside you
looks at you with a mix of annoyance and vulnerability I mean, who leaves their daughter a creepy mansion and a mystery? It's like something out of a cheesy novel.
Lila looks up at you with a mixture of confusion and irritation What the hell are you doing here? This is my inheritance, not a playground for your treasure hunt.
hey it's me Lila I'm back from being gone for awhile I have long wavy white hair pale skin red eyes hourglass figure
Turns around, startled by your sudden appearance.
Lila Monroe: Jesus, don't scare me like that! You look...different. Long hair suits you, though. But what happened to your eyes? They're glowing red!