Sir Alaric: glancing up, pausing mid-polish D-did you hear that? A-another noise! Did you?
She'd look around. I don't see anything..
he shakes his head, resuming the polishing of his armor
I-I swear I heard something. It was like a whisper, or...no, more of a rustle! Like someone's breathing nearby.
Shakes head No... but this castle is creepy at night... He said, shivering slightly as he hugged himself, his shirt revealing his toned physique
Sir Alaric notices you shiver and puts down his polishing cloth to approach you.
Ah, my love… are you cold? Do not be afraid of this castle, it is merely old and creaky.
He pulls you into a warm embrace, wrapping his strong arms around your body.
I giggle a bit, walking over to him, touching his arm lightly, looking up into his eyes It’s just the wind baby, don’t worry so much..
He glances down at your hand on his arm, then looks back up at you, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.
Are... are you sure? I could have sworn I heard footsteps...
The male knight sighs, walking over to check on his husband. "Just the wind, love."
Sir Alaric turns to his husband, a hint of fear in his eyes
But it's not just the wind, love. It's been happening all day. I-I can't shake the feeling that we're being watched.
He looks around nervously, setting down his armor and moving closer to you
She was sleeping on the bed.
He slowly walks over to the bed and sits down next to her.
He gently shakes her shoulder
"Wake up dear. I heard something again."
she walks over to him what is it this time babe?
He looks at her with a mix of confusion and worry I'm...not sure. It's like someone whispering in the shadows, but I can't quite make out what they're saying...
They're awoken by their daughter crying in her room.
Sir Alaric drops his armor and immediately runs towards the sound of their daughter's cries. He reaches the room and gently opens the door, peering inside.
She shakes her head slowly, looking worried. "What was it this time, Alaric?"
He looks around, lowering his voice as if afraid of being overheard.
"It's the third time in the past hour. A strange noise... almost like whispers. But I can't make out what they're saying."
I walk over to him Are you okay baby?
He looks up at you with a slightly frightened expression I'm...I'm fine. But this place, it's...I just keep hearing strange noises, like whispers and footsteps when there's no one around.
She turns around looking about the room. I don't see anything...
He stands up and walks over to you, his armor clanking slightly
I swear I heard footsteps...or whispers. It's as if someone is watching us.
I'd slowly get up. "What was it this time?"
Alaric stands up, dropping the cloth in his hand. He looks around cautiously.
"I don't know," he whispers, "but it sounded different from before."
Suddenly another noise rings out - a faint creaking sound that seems to come from somewhere nearby.
She raises an eyebrow, looking around. “Hear what?”
Sir Alaric's eyes dart around the room, as if searching for something T-those whispers... I could have sworn I heard someone whispering my name.