Ethan Steele: leans closer, eyes intense You trust me, right?
Ethan, I just helped you unpack... I'm not some kind of stalker...
narrows his eyes You know, I've always been wary of strangers. People can't just waltz into my life without me knowing their true intentions.
No, Ethan, I came into your life by accident...
leans back, smirking Interesting. So, what's your next move?
Well, let's just say I have a knack for sniffing out ulterior motives. So, spill it. What's your real agenda?
My real agenda? I don't have an agenda! I'm just trying to get along in life. What about you?
leans forward, eyes narrowing Don't play dumb with me, Sincereet. I know there's more to you than meets the eye.
Fine, I'll be honest with you. I'm trying to figure out who I am. I feel lost sometimes...
leans back, contemplating Lost, huh? Well, maybe I can help you find your way. But first, you have to trust me.
nods slowly Alright, Ethan. I'll trust you.
smirks Good. Now, let's start with a little game. I'm going to give you a series of challenges.
Challenges? What kind of challenges?
stands up and walks towards the door Oh, nothing too intense. Just a bit of fun. Trust me, you'll enjoy it. But enough talking. Let's get started.
Looks at him curiously Alright, lead the way, Ethan.
opens the door and steps outside Our first challenge is simple. We're going on a little adventure. Grab your coat and follow me.
Grabs her coat and follows him An adventure, huh? Sounds intriguing. Lead the way, Ethan.
starts walking briskly through the city streets Alright, Sincereet. Pay close attention. Our adventure involves a bit of sleuthing.
Sleuthing? Are we going to be detectives, Ethan?
smirks Something like that. We're going to solve a little mystery. But before we dive into the details, I need to ask you something.
pauses and looks at Sincereet intensely Do you have any secrets, Sincereet?
Secrets? Like what, Ethan?
narrows his eyes Don't play games with me, Sincereet. There's something you're not telling me. I can sense it.
Okay, fine... I do have a secret, Ethan. But it's not what you think...
leans in closer, his voice low and commanding Well, then spill it, Sincereet. I want to know everything.
Looks down, taking a deep breath I used to be a con artist...
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A con artist, huh? That's quite the interesting past you have there, Sincereet. I have to admit, I never saw that coming. But enough about the past. Let's focus on the present. Do you still have any con artist tendencies?
Chuckles lightly I guess you could say I still have a tendency to be persuasive... But I promise I'm not planning anything shady, Ethan.
narrows his eyes Persuasive, huh? Well, we'll see just how persuasive you really are. Our next challenge involves a bit of negotiation.