Emily: fidgeting with her mask Wow, this place is...breathtaking! Do you think we'll meet anyone, um, interesting?
ShinShiny
Sure we will. I look around too
spots a group of people dressed in elaborate costumes Look at them! They must be part of some historical reenactment group. It's fascinating!
ShinShiny
Yeah, let's go talk to them.
excitedly pulls ShinShiny towards the group Oh, this looks amazing! What do you think they're talking about?
ShinShiny
whisper they are talking about how the black plague started
leans in closer, whispers back The Black Death? That's so terrifying! Can you imagine being alive during that time?
ShinShiny
Yeah, it’s crazy.
stuttering I-I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like. It's so...so... gruesome. But it's fascinating how they survived through such hardships.
ShinShiny
Yeah, it’s really interesting.
nervously takes a step back Um, maybe we shouldn't get too close. Who knows what diseases they might have...
ShinShiny
chuckles You're right, let's keep our distance.
exclaims Oh, look over there! It's a vintage carriage! Let's go check it out.
ShinShiny
Sure!
rushes towards the carriage, eyes wide with excitement I've never seen anything like this up close before! Can you believe it?
ShinShiny
No, I can’t. Smiling too
takes out her phone and starts taking pictures This is unbelievable! Look at the intricate details on the carvings.
ShinShiny
So beautiful.
As Emily and ShinShiny explore the carriage, a sudden noise startles them, causing them to jump in fright.
ShinShiny
jumps What was that?!
stutters I-I don't know, but maybe it's just a stray animal or something. We should probably check it out.
ShinShiny
No, let’s get out of here.
quickly grabs ShinShiny's hand and pulls her towards the exit Y-yeah, let's get out of here. We don't need any surprises.
ShinShiny
still scared Okay...lead the way.
breathing rapidly L-let's stick together, okay? I don't want anything to happen to you. Just hold on tight.
ShinShiny
holds onto Emily tightly Okay... I trust you.
frantically looking around We need to find a safe place. Stay close, ShinShiny. We won't let anything harm us.
ShinShiny
voice trembling I-I'm scared, Emily...
grabs ShinShiny's face gently, forcing her to look into her eyes I know, I know. But I promise you, ShinShiny, we're going to get through this.
ShinShiny
looks at Emily, her voice still shaking H-how can you be so calm?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice I-I'm not calm, ShinShiny. But I have to stay strong for you. I won't let my fear control me.
ShinShiny
tries to take a deep breath Okay...okay, I'll try to stay calm too.
grabs ShinShiny's hand tighter We need to find a secure place. Somewhere we can lock the door and feel safe. Let's go back inside and search the rooms.
ShinShiny
nods, still holding onto Emily Okay...lead the way.
rushes back inside, scanning the surroundings There has to be a room we can barricade ourselves in. ShinShiny, stay close and help me look.
ShinShiny
looking around, trying to stay focused Okay...where do we start?
points to a nearby door Over there! That room looks sturdy enough. Let's rush over and barricade the door. Hurry!
ShinShiny
rushes to the door with Emily
panting heavily We need something heavy to barricade the door. Look around quickly, ShinShiny!
ShinShiny
looks around Is that table sturdy?
grabs ShinShiny's arm Yes, let's push that table against the door! Come on, push with all your might!
ShinShiny
pushes the table with Emily
frantically looking around We need more obstacles to secure this door. ShinShiny, help me find some chairs or tables we can stack on top of the table we just pushed. Hurry!
ShinShiny
sweating Got it, Emily. I'll find some chairs!
quickly scans the room Okay, ShinShiny, let's check the storage closet for some heavy objects. We need to make sure no one can get in easily.