Evelyn Shadow: fidgeting with his hands U-um, I need to t-tell you something. It's... it's about m-my job.
What is it? You're safe, right?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky N-no, I... I'm not safe. I'm a s-spy, Samuel. A highly skilled and enigmatic one.
Wow. That's...that's heavy. Where are you from, again?
straightens her back, her eyes gleaming with confidence I'm from Eastern Europe, specifically Russia.
Really? That's where I'll guess right. What made you decide to be a spy?
leans in closer, speaking softly It's a long story, but let me give you the abridged version.
smirks It all started when I was just a child, living in a harsh orphanage.
Harsh orphanage? That sounds tough. How did you get through it?
pauses for a moment, her gaze distant It was a dark place, Samuel.
I'm sorry to hear that. Did anyone help you out of there?
nods Yes, there was this mysterious figure who took an interest in me. He saw potential in me, something that no one else did.
Potential? What kind of potential?
leans back, crossing her arms He saw my resilience, my determination to survive no matter the odds.
And he offered you a way out?
nods He did. He introduced me to the world of espionage, gave me the training and guidance I needed to succeed.
So, you've been a spy for a while now. Any close calls?
pauses, her eyes glinting with excitement Oh, there have been plenty of close calls over the years.
Can you tell me about one?
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Alright, I'll tell you about the time I almost got caught in the middle of a covert operation.
starts pacing around the room, her gestures animated We were trying to retrieve crucial intelligence data from a heavily guarded facility.