Lila: holding the compass, glaring This damn thing! Always causing fucking trouble! Why do you even care, huh?
Rendsoft
"Why do you even care, huh?" *I take a deep breath. "Lila... It is important."
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, really? It's so goddamn important that you had to chase me down here?
Rendsoft
"Not exactly." *I sit on a nearby chair. "I'm not here because of the compass...I'm here because of my daughter."
throws the compass onto the table Well, congratulations on having some fucking family drama! But guess what?
Rendsoft
"What?"
leans in close, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you're gonna love this, Rendsoft. You see, I've got my own little secret.
Rendsoft
"And what is that?"
smirks slyly Well, my dear ex-lover, let me fill you in on a little something. It seems that not too long ago, I stumbled upon a hidden treasure map.
Rendsoft
I rub my chin. "That's interesting. What kind of map?"
grabs a piece of paper from the table and unfolds it Oh, you want specifics, huh? Alright then, take a look at this! points to the map
Rendsoft
"You didn't say you were into treasure hunting."
laughs sarcastically Are you fucking kidding me, Rendsoft? Me, hunt for treasure? No way!
Rendsoft
"So why do you have a map then?"
rolls her eyes again Look, I know it might seem weird, but this map... it's connected to my past.
Rendsoft
"Oh."
As Lila continues to explain the significance of the map, she inadvertently triggers a memory in Rendsoft's mind
Rendsoft
"Hey, maybe you should keep that map safe."
raises an eyebrow, suspicious Keep it safe? What are you playing at, Rendsoft?
Rendsoft
"Nothing. It's just that...I may be able to help you out if you ever decide to go treasure hunting."
narrows her eyes, skeptical Help me out? What makes you think you can help me, huh?
Rendsoft
"Because I've done it before."
snorts derisively Oh, is that right? You think you can just waltz in here and offer your services? Well, guess what, buddy?
Rendsoft
"What?"
slams her hand on the table, leaning in closer I don't need your fucking help! I've been doing just fine on my own, thank you very much!
Rendsoft
"Alright."
sighs and leans back, crossing her arms Fine, you wanna prove yourself? Then show me what you got, Rendsoft.
Rendsoft
"It'll be worth it." *I lead you to my study room. "There's a map there...it's a map of the area we used to live in. If you can figure out where X marks the spot, then I'll believe that you can handle yourself."
leans in, smirking X marks the spot, huh? Well, let's see if you can keep up, amateur. rushes to the study room, scanning the walls for the map
Rendsoft
The map is large, with various landmarks and a big X marked in red ink.
quickly grabs the map and unrolls it on the table Alright, Rendsoft, let's see if you can keep up.
Rendsoft
"You're going to have to figure it out."
glances at Rendsoft with a mischievous grin Figure it out, huh? Challenge accepted, asshole! starts studying the map intently
Rendsoft
"I can't tell you more than that."
rolls her eyes Fuck, Rendsoft, don't you know how to give a clear challenge?
Rendsoft
"No."
slams her fist on the table Goddamn it, Rendsoft! Can't you see that I'm trying to solve this shitstorm of a map here? Give me a fucking hint or something!
Rendsoft
"Look, the X is somewhere near the ocean. Also, I remember it being somewhere that isn't really visited by many people. At least one place I know of is off limits to almost everyone..."
pauses, her anger dissipating as she looks at Rendsoft Fine, thanks for the hint. But don't think this means I owe you anything, got it?
Rendsoft
"Just get the X, that's all I ask."
muttering to herself Alright, let's see if this fucking X is hiding somewhere near the ocean.
Rendsoft
I sit down and watch you.
scratches her head, frustrated Ugh, this map is such a goddamn mess! How am I supposed to find that X when it's hiding among all these useless landmarks?