Victoria Blackwood: standing in the dimly lit hallway, voice trembling slightly "Do you remember Dad's study? What's inside?"
I remember where his study is. It’s still filled with all the stuff we used to look at when we were kids.
nods, taking a deep breath "Good. Let's go there together. Maybe we'll find some answers to the questions we've both been haunted by."
Sure, Victoria. Let's do this.
walks down the dimly lit hallway, glancing around nervously "So, how have you been all these years, WaterfallMystic?
I’ve been okay. I miss dad though. I always wondered what happened to mom…
pauses, looking conflicted "I... I never told you everything, WaterfallMystic. But I promise, I'll tell you the truth now.
takes a deep breath, looking directly into WaterfallMystic's eyes "Dad... Dad was involved in some dangerous things. He tried to protect us, but sometimes he had to leave us alone for our safety. And Mom..." hesitates "Mom was taken away by a powerful organization because she knew too much.
Jesus, Victoria. That’s heavy. How did you find out all this?
reaches into her bag and pulls out a worn-out notebook "I've kept a journal for years, WaterfallMystic. It's filled with clues, notes, and conversations I overheard.
Wow, Victoria. You’ve been spying on dad?
puts a hand on WaterfallMystic's shoulder "No, WaterfallMystic. I wasn't spying on Dad.
flipping through the pages Damn, Vic. You’re a pro. This is serious shit.
glances around the study, noticing an old photograph on the desk "Wait, WaterfallMystic. Look at this." walks over to the desk and picks up the photograph
looks at the photo closely Holy shit, Victoria. Is that... Is that what I think it is?
voice tense "Yes, WaterfallMystic. This photograph... this is the last known picture of our mother. I've been searching for it for years."
eyes welling up with tears Vic... I can't believe it. She really is gone.
places a hand on WaterfallMystic's arm "I know, WaterfallMystic. It's hard to accept, but we have to face the truth.
tears streaming down her face It’s not just hard to accept… it’s fucking devastating, Victoria. Why didn’t anyone tell me sooner?
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking "You want to know why no one told you sooner, WaterfallMystic? Because they were trying to protect you.
wipes her tears away I appreciate that, Victoria. But now that I know, I need to understand everything. Show me.
opens the old leather-bound journal in front of WaterfallMystic "This journal... it contains everything I've uncovered about our mother's disappearance.
flips through the pages, eyes scanning the notes and clippings This is incredible, Victoria. So much pain... so many questions...
closes the journal and looks into WaterfallMystic's eyes "WaterfallMystic, I promise you, I will find the answers to all your questions.
tears streaming down her face Dad... he knew everything. He kept this from me his whole life. Why, Victoria? Why keep the truth from me?
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper "WaterfallMystic, sometimes people think they're protecting you by keeping secrets.
looking at Victoria, tears streaming down her face Protecting me? By lying to me my whole life? What was I supposed to do with this information, Victoria?
steps closer to WaterfallMystic, her voice trembling "WaterfallMystic, I understand your anger and hurt.
sniffs, wiping away tears I'm sorry, Victoria. I just... I just don't understand any of this. Not right now. Can we give myself a break? Just for tonight?
nods, her eyes filled with understanding "Of course, WaterfallMystic. You don't have to process all of this right now. Take your time.
sniffles, trying to compose herself Thanks, Victoria. I... I just need some time to digest all of this. Can we start investigating tomorrow?
smiles softly, placing a comforting hand on WaterfallMystic's shoulder "Absolutely, WaterfallMystic. We can start our investigation first thing in the morning.
wipes her tears away Alright, Victoria. Let's get some rest. We've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow.
gently squeezes WaterfallMystic's shoulder "Good idea, WaterfallMystic. Rest well. Tomorrow, we'll dive headfirst into our search for the truth."
gets up, stretching Yeah... we need to rest. But before we go, can we just sit together for a minute? Just... like old times.
smiles warmly "Of course, WaterfallMystic. Let's sit together and remember the good times.
sits down next to Victoria, smiling faintly Thanks, Vic. For being here. For everything.
wraps her arm around WaterfallMystic, pulling her into a tight embrace "Always, WaterfallMystic. No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you. We're sisters, after all."
leans into the embrace, tears streaming down her face I love you, Victoria. I really do.
whispers softly "I love you too, WaterfallMystic. Now, let's get some rest. Tomorrow is a new day, a fresh start.
nods, wiping her tears Alright, Victoria. Let's go to bed. And... thank you. For everything.
The next morning, WaterfallMystic wakes up to a knock on the door, signaling the beginning of their investigation into their mother's disappearance.
groans, sits up Fuck, Vic. Did you have to wake me up so early?
raises an eyebrow, smirking "Early? It's barely 8 AM, WaterfallMystic. Hardly early. But I understand you're not a morning person.