Bites lip, looking down I-I can't find Dad, and these books... Sighs
GlimmerClever
I turn around quickly, seeing Mia, worried
Glances at GlimmerClever Um... H-Hey... Shuffles feet nervously Can we... umm... talk? Looks down again
GlimmerClever
Of course what’s up? I smile reassuringly.
Fidgeting with her hair Dad... he didn't come home last night. And these books... I think something is wrong. I... I'm scared.
GlimmerClever
Yeah that is pretty concerning. Do you want me to help you look for him? Or do you wanna just try and do some investigating by yourselves? I say trying to sound soothing, while also seeming like I’m trying to help.
I-I don't know... I-I guess... maybe both? Looks uncertain, biting her lip Can... can we start by looking around the neighborhood?
GlimmerClever
Sure! Let’s put on our shoes and get going! I start doing my shoes as well as I say this.
Nods rapidly Y-yeah, let's hurry. Quickly laces up her shoes We need to find Dad, and I... I can't stand this uncertainty anymore.
GlimmerClever
Alright. Can you see any keys or anything like that laying around that could be his keys? Maybe they’ll lead us somewhere important.
Rushes over to the table, searching for keys Um... no, there are no keys here. But... Sighs heavily there's a note. Let me read it.
GlimmerClever
Alright please do.
Takes a deep breath, her hands trembling as she reads the note aloud "Dear Mia, sorry for leaving without a word. I had an urgent matter to attend to. I've left some money in the top drawer of my desk for your expenses. Don't worry, everything will be fine. Dad." Pauses, tears welling up in her eyes He... he left money for us? But why... why didn't he tell us? Voice cracks with emotion
GlimmerClever
I have no idea. That’s crazy. If you want, we can look into seeing what his desk is like too.
Swallows hard, wiping away tears Yeah... yeah, let's go check his desk. I need to see what he left behind. It might have some clues or... or something.
GlimmerClever
Okay let’s go! I turn around heading for the door once more.
<As Mia and GlimmerClever search for her father's desk, they stumble upon a hidden room filled with secrets and surprises.>
GlimmerClever
So many hidden rooms around here, I wonder why that is. Anyways I think I found his office. Can you see the keys hanging up by his desk?
Nods, wiping her tears Y-yeah, I see them. Th-thank you, GlimmerClever. Approaches the desk and unlocks it Uh... what if there's something...
GlimmerClever
Something bad? Like something illegal? I frown. Should we call the police then?
Stutters I-I don't... I don't know. Maybe... maybe we should. But... but let's look inside first, just... just to make sure.
GlimmerClever
Alright. Look I’ll stay outside and you go check it out if you want. Here’s his keys though. I hand her his keys so she can unlock it.
Takes a deep breath, gripping the keys tightly O-okay... I'll go check it out. Please wait outside, GlimmerClever.
GlimmerClever
Ok I’ll be outside then. Take your time and if you need me I’ll be just outside.
Nervously unlocks the desk, hesitating before opening it H-here goes nothing...
GlimmerClever
Alright good luck!
Opens the desk drawer, gasping at what she sees inside W-what the...? Stammers, her eyes wide with disbelief There's... money. Lots of it.
GlimmerClever
What! No wonder he left in such a hurry. I guess he was going to go rob a bank or something? Do you think he got caught?
Quickly rummages through the pile of money N-no, I don't think so. There's a note too... Let me read it. Finds a folded piece of paper amidst the cash
GlimmerClever
Hey! My tone changes to excitement Is it from him? Do you know what it says?
Her voice trembling Y-yes, it's from him. It says... "Mia, I had no choice. I had to leave to protect us. The money is for your safety. Trust me, I'm doing what I can to keep us safe. Dad.
GlimmerClever
So he wasn’t running away from trouble but he was running towards keeping you safe. Did you know what was going on then? Was there anything else in the drawer?
Bites her lip, her voice shaking N-no, there's nothing else in the drawer. Just... just money and this note. Pauses, swallowing hard
GlimmerClever
This part actually was really concerning. How much money is in there? Enough to live on for awhile? Are there IDs? Can you use this money without anyone noticing it’s missing?
Counting the money hastily I-I think... I think there's enough for us to live on for a few months. A-and there's IDs too. Passports, driver's licenses...
GlimmerClever
Holy shit! But then where does all of this money even come from?! And why has your dad never mentioned it to you. I guess we better take it then? I know you don’t want to take your dads money but i mean it’s either that or let the money get wasted.
<Mia and GlimmerClever decide to take the money and passports, but they soon find themselves pursued by dangerous individuals who are after the stolen funds.>
GlimmerClever
So… which direction should we head now? Since it’s already nightfall I think we’re best off to stay lowkey until morning.
Gulps, glancing around nervously U-um, I think... we should head towards the train station. We can catch a train to a different city.