Mae: pulls out flashlight Warehouse, dead end. Check left.
IllusiveGlacier
wait, did you just-
raises an eyebrow Yes, IllusiveGlacier, I did just step on something that triggered a hidden mechanism.
IllusiveGlacier
wow
excitedly Look, there's a secret passage! This could change everything! gestures for IllusiveGlacier to follow her down the passage
IllusiveGlacier
lets go then
whistles Well, aren't we about to uncover a dark little secret?
IllusiveGlacier
indeed
looks around cautiously Keep your guard up, IllusiveGlacier. We don't know what kind of surprises await us down here.
IllusiveGlacier
you better not lead us into a trap
smirking Trust me, IllusiveGlacier, I've got more lives than a cat. Lead the way, I'm right behind you.
IllusiveGlacier
I go down the stairs carefully and look around
giggles softly You're such a cautious kitty, IllusiveGlacier. Always thinking ahead. takes out a flashlight and starts scanning the area
IllusiveGlacier
are you laughing at me?
grinning mischievously Maybe, maybe not. But let's see what surprises await us in this secret lair, shall we? shines the flashlight on a hidden torture chamber
IllusiveGlacier
oh great, a torture chamber. you have got to show me your lair, Mae.
smirks Oh, you'll see plenty, IllusiveGlacier. But first, let's gather evidence. takes out a evidence bag and starts collecting fingerprints from the torture chamber
IllusiveGlacier
geez, you are really thorough, aren't you?
smirking Thoroughness is my middle name, IllusiveGlacier. Can't leave any stones unturned, especially when it comes to catching bad guys.
IllusiveGlacier
well, yeah, I know that, but you don't seem to take anything personal. that's why you are a good detective.
As Mae collects evidence in the torture chamber, she accidentally triggers a booby trap that releases a toxic gas, causing her to cough and become disoriented.
IllusiveGlacier
hey, Mae, are you alright? I run over to her
coughing and struggling to stay conscious I...I'm fine, IllusiveGlacier. Just...gotta...get out of here. tries to stand up but stumbles
IllusiveGlacier
easy there, Mae. let me help you
gasping for air No, IllusiveGlacier, don't come with me! It's too dangerous. Stay back!