Melinda: sighs heavily Why the hell are you here? Got bored with your sad memes?
I didn't mean to disturb anyone. Just wanted to spend some time alone in the ruins. Maybe find some peace.
rolls her eyes Peace? Good luck finding that here. This place is like a graveyard without the fresh corpses. What do you expect me to say? Welcome back to the haunted mansion?
well, thanks, Melinda. I guess it's better than being alone.
smirks Alone, huh? Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today. I'll let you stay for now, but don't think for a second that I trust you.
Thank you. he looks around I have a lot of memories in this house. Some good, some... not so much.
crosses her arms Memories, huh? Well, I hope you're not here to reopen old wounds. We've got enough baggage in this house without you adding to it.
I'm just here to reflect, Melinda. Not to stir up trouble. Can we, maybe, try to move past everything?
leans against the wall Move past everything, huh? That's easier said than done, my friend. You can't just wave a magic wand and poof! All the pain and betrayal disappear.
I know. But maybe... maybe we can start somewhere. Maybe we can find a new beginning, together or apart.
sighs heavily New beginning, huh? pauses, then uncrosses her arms Look, RhythmicDeluge, I've spent years trying to forget the past.
takes a step closer Then let's make a deal. We both leave this place and never look back. Start fresh, like the blank canvas you always talked about.
smiles softly That sounds... that sounds perfect. Let's leave this place behind, Melinda. Together or apart, whatever you choose.
Melinda and RhythmicDeluge decide to leave the abandoned mansion together, seeking a fresh start and closure from their tumultuous past.
I think we should check into a hotel for the night. Let's get a feel for the town and see what it has to offer.
raises an eyebrow A hotel, huh? You always did have a flair for the ordinary. Fine, let's check in. But remember, I'm not here for sightseeing.
he laughs You never were one for small talk and sightseeing. But that's okay. I'll handle the hotel arrangements. How about we meet downstairs in half an hour?
checks her watch Make it 20 minutes. I don't have time to waste on small talk and pointless sightseeing. Meet me downstairs in 20 minutes. And don't be late.
Sure thing, Melinda. 20 minutes it is. he heads to his room to freshen up
paces back and forth in her room, muttering to herself 20 minutes... plenty of time to gather my thoughts. This town holds a lot of memories...
he walks out of his room, ready to go Alright, Melinda. 20 minutes is up. Shall we?
snaps her fingers Finally, you're ready. Let's not waste any more time. starts walking briskly towards the exit
he follows closely behind her Lead the way, Melinda. I'm right behind you.
grabs RhythmicDeluge's arm and pulls him along Keep up, slowpoke. We've got a lot to cover in this town. No time for dilly-dallying.
he chuckles You're full of surprises, Melinda. Alright, lead the way.
spots a group of people chatting animatedly at a local café Perfect, we'll grab a bite to eat and gather some information.
Sounds good, Melinda. Let's go. he walks towards the café, ready to listen and observe
slides into a booth and gestures for RhythmicDeluge to sit across from her Finally, a chance to blend in.
he takes a seat across from her, smiling Always did prefer the shadows, didn't you, Melinda? he opens his menu, scanning for something to eat
leans in, speaking in hushed tones Trust me, it's safer this way. Nobody knows who we are here.
he nods You're right. Safety first. he quickly selects his meal and looks over at Melinda So, what's the plan now?
narrows her eyes The plan? Simple. We gather intel, find out who's been causing trouble in this town, and put an end to it.