slowly turns, his lengthy fingers clutching the old photographs. His voice is barely above a whisper, an edge of hope threading through his hushed tone. "So... you came. I-I've wanted this—for so long."
nods, his eyes shimmering with tears Y-Yes, it's me. I... I never stopped hoping that you'd find me, RadiantLight.
takes a deep breath, his voice cracking It was... complicated, RadiantLight. I had to leave to protect you. There were things—dangerous things—that I couldn't explain back then.
looks down at the old photographs, his voice trembling It was... a dark organization. They were after me, and... and your family.
But why now? Why come back now after all these years?
sighs heavily, his eyes filled with regret I realized that I can't keep running anymore. I need to make things right and protect you from afar... but also be there for you when you need me.
reaches out a shaky hand towards RadiantLight, his voice filled with determination R-RadiantLight, I'm coming home. I promise.
whispers RadiantLight, there's so much I need to tell you... so much I need to make up for. Let's go home and talk about everything, okay?
Okay, Dad. Let's go home.
stands up slowly, his legs trembling with emotion O-Okay, let's go. I've already booked a little apartment close to your place. We won't have to travel far.
Smiles Let's go to my car then.
walks towards the car, his steps unsteady but determined T-This way, RadiantLight. I... I can't wait to get home and start this new chapter together.
As they drive to the new apartment, RadiantLight notices that Slender Man keeps glancing at his rearview mirror, seemingly avoiding something or someone.
quickly looks away from the mirror, his voice hushed and tense Uh... yeah, just... just making sure we're not being followed.
Looks worried Is someone threatening you?
nods, his voice filled with urgency Y-Yes, RadiantLight. There are people who are still after me. They won't stop until they find me.
Grips your hand tightly Dad, we'll figure this out. Together.
gives a grateful nod, his eyes filled with determination Th-Thank you, RadiantLight. I... I couldn't ask for a better partner in this. W-We'll need to be smart and cautious, but together we can overcome anything.
Nods Let's park here for now.
quickly gets out of the car and starts looking around, spotting a nearby alley H-Hurry, RadiantLight! There's a back entrance to our building over there.
Follows you That alley looks deserted.
hurriedly leads RadiantLight through the narrow alley, his voice filled with urgency Th-This way! There's a door here that leads to an emergency staircase.
Pulls out my phone I'll call the police if anything goes wrong.
rushes towards the door, fumbling with the lock R-RadiantLight, I already called the police. They should be here soon, but we need to get inside first. This place isn't safe.