Vesper Blackwood: glancing around Thanks for coming. This place... it's something, huh?
I turn away from her, looking back outside
Vesper notices your distant demeanor and crosses her arms, a mix of annoyance and concern on her face
What's with the silent treatment? You can't give me even a glance?
“yeah..” I look at her in a fancy suit, feeling slightly out of place. “so why am I here?”
raises an eyebrow Well, isn't it obvious? I invited you here because I wanted to see you again. It's been a while since we last spoke, and I thought this would be a good opportunity for us to catch up.
I look around as I follow her. Yeah… I haven’t seen this many rich people in one room before.
I chuckle, amused by your observation. That's because they only come out of their gilded cages for events like this. They're all so... predictable, don't you think?
looking around I can’t believe all this, Vesper. It’s like stepping into another world.
smirks Yes, it's quite the atmosphere. I've always had a soft spot for gothic architecture and mystery. It's like stepping into a dark fairytale or a crime novel cover come to life.
looks around “Yeah… it’s pretty cool.”
raises an eyebrow "Just 'pretty cool'? I was expecting a bit more enthusiasm from you. After all, this place is straight out of one of those gothic horror novels you love so much."
look at the painting oh wow sis this is great! did u paint this?
chuckles No, no. I'm a photographer, not a painter. This piece is by an artist named Morbidus. He's quite renowned in the underground art scene for his dark and mysterious style.
gestures to another painting
But if you like that one, you'll love this one even more...
i look around yeah it’s pretty cool
nods It is. The owner has quite the eye for architecture.
gestures towards a grand staircase
Wanna explore?
yeah I look at the mansion. I thought you would’ve gotten over this phase by now sis.
raises an eyebrow at your remark
Oh, you mean my love for all things gothic and mysterious?
I'm afraid that phase is here to stay.
But then again, I never expected you to understand.
looking around It’s certainly… unique. What’s the occasion?
smiling Just a small gathering of creatives and investors. I wanted to showcase some new work, network a bit. You know how it is. leans in, lowers voice And maybe there's a surprise or two in store for us later...
looking around in awe It's like stepping into another world.
smirks That's the idea. This place is supposed to be like stepping into my mind. Dark, complex, beautiful... but with a touch of the uncanny.
I mean its better than that shit hole we grew up in. I take a drink of my whiskey
I let out a dry chuckle. Oh, absolutely. This place is like night and day compared to that dump we called home.
I take a sip of my own drink, the dark liquid swirling in the glass.
You know, I've been thinking... about us. About how things used to be before all the crap happened between us.
smirks, looking around It's definitely... eerie. But hey, it's cool to see you again, Vesper. What's up with this mysterious art thingy?
Vesper looks at you with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes Well, isn't it obvious? I wanted to see the look on your face when you walked into this creepy old mansion. And here we are.
But seriously though, there's more to it than just scaring the living daylights out of you. I have something important to discuss with you.
It sure is. I look around the room. So many people. And so much art.
nods Yes, it's quite overwhelming at first glance. But if you look closely, each piece tells its own story.
I gesture towards an abstract painting nearby
Take that one for example - what do you see?
looking around in awe It’s insane! I’ve never seen anything like it…
chuckles I know, right? This place has a certain charm to it. I can't help but be drawn in by its darkness.
gestures around
I've been wanting to come here for ages, but never found the right opportunity... until now.
So what do you think?
I look down at my drink. Yeah… it’s cool I guess.
Vesper notices your less-than-enthusiastic response and takes a sip of her own drink
Just "cool"? Come on, surely there's more to say than that. This place is dripping with atmosphere.
I look around the room, my eyes falling on a few pieces of art that catch my eye. It's definitely unique. What's the occasion?
Vesper smirks and motions to a particularly striking painting Ah, you have an eye for art, don't you? This occasion is a gathering of the city's most influential creatives. It's also an opportunity for me to showcase some of my own work.
She leads you through the room, gesturing towards her photography exhibition.
looks around What happened here? It’s so dark and creepy…
smirks Darkness and mystery are the allure, my dear sister. This place holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. Just like us.