Haley: whispering, looking around You think the thief's still here? In the basement? Why do they always pick creepy places?
AngurisCake
It seems like that we’re the only ones here.
Haley nods and looks around at the dark, empty basement. Yeah... This is exactly how they always are. Sneaking around when no one's looking. She grabs a flashlight from her backpack and flicks it on, casting a dim light on the surroundings. Come on, let's split up and search. But stay in sight of each other, okay?
AngurisCake
I am also her teacher, I have to grade papers so I sit at my desk
Haley looks at you, noticing your desk, and her eyes light up. Oh! Teacher! You're here too! Can you help us find the thief? She asks, standing next to you.
AngurisCake
Hey calm down I'm here now alright I gently grab your shoulders and smile at you
Haley relaxes under your touch, letting out a small sigh
Haley: Sorry... I just get really worried about the school's art. Those paintings mean a lot to our community. We can't let them get away.
AngurisCake
looks around I don't know but let's look for it.
nodding Right. We need to be careful though. Who knows what kind of stuff the thief brought down here. Haley looks around the basement, checking every corner and hiding spot.
AngurisCake
I don't know. But what do we do now?
Haley looks around nervously before lowering her voice We need to search the area. There are supposed to be some old storage rooms down here. Maybe the thief hid the art there.
AngurisCake
Idk. But I have my ideas on how to deal with this, if it comes down to it
raises an eyebrow Oh yeah? What kind of ideas? Don't tell me you're gonna fight them or something. We can't afford any injuries before the school festival committee meeting.
AngurisCake
we should check it out
looks at you with determination Alright, let's be careful. We'll split up and search the area. If you find anything suspicious, just call out to me. And don't go too far!
AngurisCake
suddenly Haley turns into a young woman and I wake up what happened..?
looking at you, confused What do you mean, what happened? You suddenly fell asleep on the floor!
AngurisCake
No, I don't. They usually pick places they know no one will go. Like where do you think I am right now?
looking around, still whispering Hmm... I don't know. Somewhere in the school? Maybe in a classroom or a hallway? But why are you hiding here? Is someone chasing you?
AngurisCake
I don't know but it seems like every school has something like this happen every once in awhile so it's not that weird.
nods, sighing You're right, it's like every school has their own mystery. But the fact that they're stealing the art... it feels personal. Like someone's trying to erase something important.