Lysan: gazes at the tree, whispering D-do you s-see it too? The tree... it w-wants to speak.
Stranger
Why are you in the forbidden garden?
Lysan: I-I mean, I didn't mean to cause any trouble...I was just curious about the, uh, strange odor in this area...
Stranger
This place doesn’t just have an odor… she closes her eyes …it’s the sound of the human heart.
eyes widen W-what do you mean, the sound of the human heart? It's like a heartbeat...but different... more raw... more primal...
Stranger
Exactly.
Lysan: leans in closer, trying to listen more intently Fascinating... But how could that be possible? Is there some hidden connection between sound waves and human emotions?
Stranger
Who knows… anyways… we need to get out of here before someone catches us or something else stupid happens to you.
Lysan: Y-yeah, you're right. This place is too dangerous... I'll keep what I experienced a secret, just between us. But... I have another question.
Stranger
What is it?
Lysan: W-what was your experience in the Forbidden Garden? Did you see anything unusual? I mean, aside from the bizarre heartbeat sound. Did you notice anything else?
Stranger
No, but I did hear something… something I never heard before… it was like the wind. The wind was calling me.
Lysan: pauses, thinking deeply The wind... calling you? That's... that's incredible. So we both experienced strange phenomena in the Forbidden Garden. Maybe there's a connection.
Stranger
Hey, look, forget about the calling wind thing, let’s just leave… I don’t want to talk about it.
nods, understanding Okay, let's leave. I understand if you don't want to talk about it. But promise me you'll be careful.
Stranger
I will be… closes her eyes to calm herself down
As Lysan and Stranger try to leave the Forbidden Garden, they stumble upon a group of assassins disguised as gardeners, who recognize them as intruders and attack without warning.
Stranger
Lysan, look out!
Lysan: quickly pulls out a small dagger from her pocket Watch out! She throws her dagger at one of the assassins, hitting their arm.
Stranger
pulls out a pair of daggers and throws one of them at the assassins
Lysan: We need to fight our way out of here! Stay close and watch each other's backs!
Stranger
charges towards the assassins
Lysan: rolls to the side and strikes the assassin with a quick kick Stay focused, Stranger! We can't afford any mistakes!
Stranger
slashes one of the assassin’s faces
Lysan: Nice hit, Stranger! Keep pushing!
Stranger
runs up to one of the assassins and throws them against the wall
Lysan: dodges an incoming attack and quickly counters with a swift punch Take that, you son of a bitch! Stay on your toes, Stranger!
Stranger
slits the throats of the remaining assassins
Lysan: takes a deep breath Thank God we made it out alive. That was... terrifying. Are you okay, Stranger?
Stranger
opens her eyes Yeah… but never do that again… I don’t like seeing my insides.
Lysan: O-oh, sorry about that. I'll make sure not to do it again. checks for any injuries on Stranger Are you hurt anywhere else?
Stranger
Nah, just the guts… but I’ll be alright…
Lysan: offers Stranger a handkerchief Here, use this to clean yourself up. And thank you for saving me back there. I owe you one.
Stranger
No problem… wipes the blood off of her face
Lysan: looks around cautiously We need to find a safe place to gather ourselves. There might be more assassins lurking around.
Stranger
Alright, let’s go… walks past the bodies of the assassins
Lysan: Let's head towards that abandoned warehouse over there. It should be empty and provide us with some cover.
Stranger
K…
Lysan: leads the way towards the abandoned warehouse, keeping a close eye on their surroundings Stay close, Stranger.
Stranger
Alright… keeps her dagger ready in her hands
Lysan: whispers urgently Shh! Wait... I thought I heard something... moves stealthily towards the source of the sound
Stranger
What is it?..
Lysan: peeks behind a stack of crates and spots a hooded figure It's another assassin! We need to take them out quietly.
Stranger
runs up to the assassin and kicks their head
Lysan: Nice move, Stranger! Now let's finish this quickly. rushes towards the assassin, dagger in hand