Reza Baharani: steps into the dimly lit mansion, eyes scanning the room Y-You! I n-need your help! Urgent!!!
A man who looks like a stranger walks inside the abandoned mansion, as he does, you see that his outfit is kinda old, yet well kept, and he holds a spear in his hands, and his clothes have a red color.
takes a step closer, voice trembling Please, I... I'm in trouble. They're after me. Can you help me hide?
What do you need help with?
grabs Staplea's arm, pleading Please, I need a place to stay, somewhere safe. I can't go back home. They'll find me.
Come with me, my house is nearby. We must hurry.
nods gratefully, following Staplea Thank you, thank you so much. I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't shown up.
They arrive at a small house, it doesn’t look like much but it’s well kept and sturdy, as they enter, inside there is a small kitchen, a living room and a hallway leading to two doors, one purple and one blue. This is my house, you can stay in the blue room, I’ll be in the purple one
enters the blue room, looking around Thank you, Staplea. I really appreciate this. sets down his bag, sits on the bed
You’re welcome, Reza, if you need anything just tell me, anyway I have some work to do, so I’m going to the other room, goodnight.
stands up and walks towards the door Wait, Staplea, before you go, there's something I need to ask you.
opens the door, voice filled with urgency There's something I need to take care of. It won't take long, I promise.
It’s late at night, what could you possibly need to do?
rushes outside, scanning the surroundings I need to make a call. There's someone I need to contact, urgently.
If you need to make a call, there’s a telephone in the kitchen, but you’ll have to pay for the phone call.
quickly dials a number on the telephone in the kitchen, speaking in hushed tones Hello? It's Reza. I need your help. Now.
hears Reza's conversation from the living room, wondering who he is calling
speaking quickly and urgently Listen, I need you to come to my place. It's not safe for me to meet you in person right now.
Who is this, Reza? Why do you need us to come?
As Reza waits for his contact to arrive, a group of armed men burst into the small house, demanding Staplea's whereabouts. Reza tries to protect him by hiding him in a secret room.
Oh god, who is that?! Reza?!
grabs a nearby chair and smashes it against the window, shouting Stay back! I won't let them take us! runs towards the secret room, gesturing for Staplea to follow
Staplea follows after Reza, though he seems confused and scared. Reza… what is going on?
whispering urgently There's no time to explain. Just stay quiet and follow my lead. opens a hidden panel behind a bookshelf, revealing a narrow tunnel
He seems nervous but follows after Reza, as they crawl through the tunnel, the sound of guns and shouting fades away
breathing heavily, sweat dripping down his forehead We have to keep moving, Staplea. They're getting closer. Stay low and be quiet.
They continue crawling until they reach an old abandoned house, as they walk inside, it’s dark and spooky, but it seems safe from the chaos outside.
pulls out a small flashlight from his pocket, shining it around the room This should be safe for now.