Lydia Storm: Eyes narrow, reaching for the book Where did you find this?! What do you know about it?
I pull back the book, hesitating. My mother's diary... I hand it over slowly, watching your reaction.
grabs the diary, flipping through its pages Your mother's diary? This is more than just a journal, Contestator. It's a key to her soul.
Wait.. How did you know my mom?
raises an eyebrow Oh, sweet child, I know everyone's secrets. Your mother and I had a... let's say, "interesting" history together.
What did you do to my mother?
lets out a cackle Oh, Contestator, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into. slams the diary shut
I glare at you, feeling a bit hostile now.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with venom Hostile? Oh, darling, you have no idea what true hostility looks like.
stands up, following Contestator Oh, no, you don't get to leave that easily, Contestator. We're not done here.
I slam the door to the room.
bangs on the door Contestator! Open this door right now! We're not done talking about your mother's secrets!
I sit down in a chair in my room.
impatiently bangs on the door again Contestator! Open this door before I break it down! We need to talk, and I won't leave until we do!
I slowly unlock the door, motioning for you to come in. Fine.
storms into the room, slamming the door behind her About time! Now, sit down and listen carefully, Contestator.
sits down, leaning in close Your mother, my dear, had many secrets. Secrets that could shake the very foundations of this kingdom.
As Lydia reveals your mother's secrets, a dark truth about her past and her connection to a hidden faction within the kingdom comes to light.