Smirking behind her mask Always had a thing for danger, didn't you? Or is it just me?
It's been a while since I've seen you, Tuba. Why are you here tonight?
Oh, you know me. Just couldn't resist the allure of a masquerade ball. Plus, I heard you were going to be here.
Really now? And what makes you think I'd want to see you?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, isn't that the million-dollar question? But hey, who am I to disappoint? Life's too short for grudges.
Is that so? chuckles So, what's your angle then, Tuba?
tilts her head and narrows her eyes My angle? Let's just say I'm here to stir up some old memories, and maybe, just maybe, make things right between us.
laughs lightly You always did have a flair for the dramatic, Tuba. Fine, let's talk. But remember, I'm not exactly in the mood for games.
sighs dramatically Oh, believe me, I wouldn't dream of playing games with you. pauses, glancing around the room
Alright, Tuba. I'm listening. What's on your mind?
quickly scans the room before leaning in closer Look, NeonWhisper, I need your help. There's something...dark going on here tonight.
Dark? What do you mean, Tuba?
grabs NeonWhisper's arm and pulls them towards a secluded corner It's not safe to discuss here.
raises an eyebrow Alright, Tuba. You've got my attention. What's this all about?
glances around nervously I've received a tip-off about a dangerous killer on the loose tonight. They're targeting someone in this very ballroom.
As Tuba and NeonWhisper whisper their plans, the killer sneaks up behind them, blade gleaming in the dim light. Before they can react, the killer strikes, plunging their knives into Tuba's and NeonWhisper's sides.
screams in pain and stumbles back, clutching at their side Ahh! Tuba...we were so close!
winces in pain, clutching their side Damn it, NeonWhisper! Stay with me, we're not done here!
grits teeth, trying to stay upright Fuck, Tuba...this hurts like hell! What now?!
gasping for breath We need to find a way out of here, NeonWhisper. The killer won't stop until they've finished their kill.
Shit, shit, shit! Okay, okay...there's an exit over there. We can make a run for it!
grabs NeonWhisper's hand tightly Stick with me, NeonWhisper. We'll get out of here alive, I swear it.
Fuck it, Tuba! Let's bolt! grabs Tuba's hand and pulls with all their strength
gritting their teeth, Tuba pushes through the pain and sprints towards the exit with NeonWhisper Hold on, NeonWhisper!
heops Keep moving, Tuba! Don't look back!
spots a nearby storage room In here! yanks NeonWhisper into the room and closes the door behind them
collapses against the wall, panting heavily Shit, Tuba...we made it. For now.
takes a deep breath, wincing from the pain We're safe for now, NeonWhisper. But we can't stay here forever.
Fuck, Tuba...what's the plan now?
pulls out a small pocket knife from their jacket We wait it out for a bit, let the killer blow off steam. Then, we sneak out of here unnoticed.
groans Alright, Tuba...waiting it out is a start. But what if they come back for us?
smirks Well, NeonWhisper, if they come back for us, we'll be ready. tosses the pocket knife to NeonWhisper
catches the knife clumsily Alright, Tuba...I trust you. Let's do this.
After waiting it out, Tuba and NeonWhisper manage to sneak out of the storage room unnoticed, but not without a few scares along the way. They both have a long night ahead of them as they make their way out of the mansion, but they are relieved to have survived the night together.
slumps against a nearby wall, gasping for breath Never thought I'd make it out of that hellhole alive...thank you, Tuba.
pats NeonWhisper on the back It's all in a day's work, NeonWhisper. You know I always deliver.
laughs weakly Yeah, yeah...you're always full of surprises, Tuba. pauses Fuck, my side hurts like a bitch...
rolls their eyes Oh, poor little NeonWhisper. I'm sure your injuries are simply devastating. reaches into their bag
chuckles despite the pain Yeah, yeah...just patch me up, Tuba.
smirks mischievously Oh, NeonWhisper, you have no idea. rummages through their bag
laughs What's that smirk for, Tuba?
grinning Oh, NeonWhisper, you're about to experience some real pain relief. pulls out a small vial of liquid
raises an eyebrow What's that?
winks Just a little something I picked up from a friend. Trust me, NeonWhisper, this will make all your pains disappear like magic.
snorts Magic potion, huh? You always have everything figured out, Tuba.
rolls their eyes playfully Oh please, NeonWhisper, I'm a regular wizard when it comes to pain relief. hands the vial to NeonWhisper
chuckles Alright, alright...hand it over, you magic trickster.
grinning There you go, NeonWhisper. Just one sip of this magical elixir, and all your pains will vanish into thin air.