sits tensely on the couch, fidgeting with the hem of his shirt Have you ever questioned our family story?
nods slowly, taking a deep breath I see... Well, I think it's time we talk about it.
What’s there to talk about?
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth There's something... something that our parents never told us. Something that I recently discovered.
pauses for a moment, locking eyes with SkyHighScholar You... you were adopted.
My face was in shock. What!? That’s not true!
takes a step closer, his voice steady but filled with emotion I know it's hard to hear, but it's the truth. Our parents...
My parents? But… but they told me that I was their biological child!
takes a deep breath, speaking softly Our parents loved us, Sky. But they didn't tell us the whole truth. They wanted to protect us.
Protect me from what? Did something happen to my real parents? Are they… dead?
approaches SkyHighScholar, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder No, they're not dead. They're actually alive and well.
Then why couldn’t they raise me?
pauses for a moment, searching for the right words They had to leave the country suddenly due to some danger.
Danger? What kind of danger?!
<Tristan reveals that their parents were involved in a dangerous criminal organization>
leans in closer, speaking in a low, urgent tone It's true, Sky. Our parents were tangled up in something much deeper and more dangerous than we could have ever imagined. They had to disappear to protect us from their enemies.
But how could they keep me safe without leaving me?
sits back down, facing SkyHighScholar They didn't want you to know the truth, not until you were old enough to handle it.
And they chose you to tell me? Why not mom?
leans forward, his gaze intense Mom couldn't handle it. She's still dealing with the aftermath, trying to keep us safe from our parents' enemies.
But mom is tougher than dad! Why doesn’t she just protect us?!
sighs deeply, his voice filled with both concern and determination
Why does this even matter!?
grabs SkyHighScholar's hands, his voice firm yet gentle It matters because you deserve to know the truth, Sky. You deserve to understand your past and the sacrifices that were made to keep you safe. And I'm here to protect you, now more than ever.
looking around nervously So...what now?
stands up, pacing back and forth Now, we need to be cautious. We have enemies, Sky, and they won't hesitate to come after us if they find out about this.
stops pacing, looking SkyHighScholar straight in the eye They're a dangerous organization, Sky.
Which one? What’s their name? Do they have a symbol or anything!?
runs his fingers through his hair, trying to compose himself It's a clandestine group, Sky. They operate in the shadows, so they don't have a known name or symbol.
Wait, what? How am I supposed to fight against an enemy that I can’t even recognize!?
narrows his eyes, thinking quickly We'll have to be strategic, Sky. We can't fight them head-on, but we can gather intelligence, expose their operations, and dismantle them from within.
I thought you said I couldn’t know anything about my parents secrets
<In order to gather intelligence on the dangerous organization, SkyHighScholar and Tristan must go undercover and infiltrate their ranks, putting their lives at risk>
pauses, his eyes darting around the room No, Sky. Spying isn't enough. We need to become a part of their world, gain their trust.
paces back and forth, his voice urgent We need to immerse ourselves in their operations, gather information from within.
grabs SkyHighScholar's shoulders, his voice filled with determination We'll need to create new identities for ourselves, Sky.
nods Yes, fake names, backgrounds, everything. We'll have to disappear completely and start anew.
gently grabs SkyHighScholar's hands, looking into their eyes I know it's overwhelming, Sky, but we have to do this. We have to protect ourselves and others from this dangerous organization. Trust me, I'll be right by your side every step of the way.
How will we make new identities?
pauses, thinking quickly We'll need to find a contact who can hook us up with fake documents, new passports, driver's licenses, everything we need.