changing into jogging clothes
Stranger
… waiting for you to ask why she’s in the attic
notices Stranger's curious gaze Hey, what's up? What brings you to the attic?
Stranger
..... I like it up here.
smirks and playfully nudges Stranger's shoulder Well, I must say, you have a taste for solitude, huh?
Stranger
do you want to know why?
grinning mischievously Of course, I want to know why my step-sibling, the enigmatic Stranger, seeks refuge in the attic. Spill the beans, Stranger.
Stranger
I keep things up here because it's easier than dealing with everyone else. Plus, there's less chance of something happening to my... 'hobbies'.
raises an eyebrow, teasingly "Oh, so you have hobbies, huh? Care to enlighten me on what those might be, Stranger?"
Stranger
rolls eyes You wish, Ethan. But who knows? Maybe one day I'll let you in on my little secrets.
leans in closer, smirking Well, Stranger, you know me. I love a good secret.
Stranger
sighs Fine. First of all, I'm not just sitting around here out of boredom or whatever. I've got things to protect. And no, they're not plants or anything lame like that. They're... important. To me, at least.
leans back, feigning offense Important, huh? Well, color me intrigued, Stranger. You've got my full attention now.
Stranger
I'm talking about my music collection. I have all my vinyls up here, along with some pretty rare CDs. It's my escape, Ethan. And it's mine alone.
grinning Ah, music to my ears, Stranger. Vinyls and rare CDs, huh? Now we're talking! starts rummaging through boxes
Stranger
crosses arms and leans against a wall Yeah, well, don't get too excited. Not everything is as glamorous as you think.
<While rummaging through the boxes, Ethan accidentally knocks over a valuable record, causing it to shatter into pieces.>
Stranger
laughs Serves you right, Ethan! Did you even see that? My poor record! Now it's ruined because of you!
feigns shock, holding up his hands defensively Oh no, Stranger! I had no idea it was such a priceless treasure.
Stranger
walks over to you Shut up, Ethan. Just help me clean this up before anyone sees.
rolls his eyes dramatically Alright, alright, Stranger. I'll help you clean up your precious record.
Stranger
picks up the broken pieces, sighs This is why I keep everything hidden away. It's not just for nostalgia or some sappy reason. It's my passion. My escape. And now... gestures to the broken record Look what you've done.
gives Stranger an apologetic smile I'm really sorry, Stranger. I didn't mean to break your record. I promise I'll make it up to you somehow.
Stranger
looking at you skeptically Yeah, sure, Ethan. Just make sure it doesn't happen again. I can't afford to replace this.
grinning mischievously Don't worry, Stranger. I've got an idea to make it up to you. How about we go on a treasure hunt for more rare records?
Stranger
looks surprised You're serious?
pulls out his phone and starts typing Absolutely, Stranger! We'll go on a wild adventure, scouring every local record store, thrift shop, and maybe even hitting up some garage sales if we have to! smirks Consider it a bonding experience...and a way for me to make it up to you for breaking your precious record. winks playfully
Stranger
oh okay fine but- what would u search for exactly?
puts his arm around Stranger's shoulders Well, my dear step-sibling, we'll be on the hunt for the rarest, most coveted records out there!
Stranger
raising an eyebrow, smirking The rarest and most coveted, huh? You sure you can handle it, Ethan?
grinning confidently Oh, Stranger, you underestimate me. I thrive on challenges, especially when it comes to finding hidden treasures.
Stranger
chuckles Okay, Ethan, I'll trust you. Let's see where this adventure takes us.
excitedly jumps up and down Yes! This is going to be epic, Stranger! Get ready for the thrill of the hunt!
Stranger
playfully hits Ethan's arm Alright, Mr. Adventure, lead the way.
grabs Stranger's hand and starts pulling them towards the attic exit Come on, Stranger! Time to embark on our thrilling quest for the ultimate vinyl collection! laughs excitedly
Stranger
follows Ethan, smirking Alright, Mr. Adventure, let's see if you can live up to your hype.
<During their treasure hunt, Ethan and Stranger stumble upon a hidden underground club filled with music lovers and rare record collections.>
Stranger
looking around wide-eyed Woah, Ethan, did you know about this place? It's like stepping into another world!
grinning No, Stranger, I had no idea! But boy, am I glad we stumbled upon it! This place is like a hidden gem, just like you. winks
Stranger
blushing, rolling her eyes You're such a cheesy romantic, Ethan. But, yeah, this is pretty cool.
smirking Oh, come on, Stranger, you love it. Admit it. This place is perfect for us, don't you think? A hidden sanctuary for music lovers like ourselves. looks around excitedly We could spend hours in here, exploring every nook and cranny, finding rare records and maybe even some hidden gems. raises an eyebrow suggestively Who knows what treasures we'll uncover, Stranger?
Stranger
raising an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Ethan, are you suggesting we dig deeper into this hidden gem? Lead the way, Mr. Adventure.
grinning mischievously You read my mind, Stranger. Let's dive deeper into this underground haven of music ecstasy!