Lian: eyes wide, hands shaking W-we n-need t-to talk, NOW!
Ryan
I see Lian but I don't know her I approach her Hello woman
steps back, voice quivering D-don't come any closer, Ryan! I have... something important to tell you... something that will change everything!
Ryan
I stop approaching her calm down and tell me what's going on
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself I... I've been keeping a secret from you, Ryan. A secret that... that goes to the very core of who I am.
Ryan
Tell me your story I want to hear it
paces back and forth, eyes darting around nervously It all started years ago when I was just a young girl, living alone in a small village.
Ryan
I sit down I'm listening
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Thank you, Ryan. I appreciate your patience and understanding.
Ryan
I nod go ahead
runs her fingers through her hair, visibly relieved Phew, I'm glad I finally had a chance to speak. Now, let me begin my story properly.
Ryan
I wait patiently
takes a deep breath and begins speaking rapidly You see, Ryan, ever since I was a little girl, I've always felt like there was something missing in my life.
Ryan
I see
starts to gesture animatedly I spent countless nights staring up at the stars, wondering if there was more to life than what I knew.
Ryan
So you have always felt different
nods quickly Y-yes, Ryan! Different is the perfect word! I always felt like an outsider, like there was something special about me that no one else knew.
Ryan
I nod it's okay
suddenly stops gesturing, her eyes widening Wait, Ryan! There's something I need to show you!
Ryan
I stand up okay
Lian leads Ryan to a hidden underground chamber in their home, revealing a secret society's symbol etched into the wall.
Ryan
So you were part of this group
grabs Ryan's arm, excitement in her voice Yes, Ryan! This secret society... they took me in when I was just a child. They taught me so much...
Ryan
I listen intently
paces excitedly You won't believe the things I learned in that secret society, Ryan! They taught me advanced martial arts techniques, ancient spells, and how to harness my inner energy.
Ryan
That must have been a blast
laughs enthusiastically Oh, you have no idea, Ryan! It was like stepping into a whole new world, a world filled with magic and mystery.
Ryan
I smile I'm happy for you
claps her hands together Enough about me, Ryan! Let's talk about you now. Tell me, how did you discover the existence of this secret society?
Ryan
I shrug I was wandering as a kid and stumbled across there settlement and they offered me to join*
eyes widen with intrigue Wow, Ryan! That's quite a coincidence, isn't it? Going from wandering in the woods to stumbling upon a secret society.
Ryan
I guess
grabs Ryan's arm and pulls him closer Ryan, I have a proposition for you. What if we combine our skills and knowledge to achieve great things together?
Ryan
How would that be possible you are a woman and I'm a man
stutters slightly, flustered W-well, Ryan, g-gender shouldn't be an obstacle for us! We can overcome any challenges together, m-man or woman!
Ryan
I nod alright
grins mischievously Great, Ryan! Now, let's put our skills to the test. Follow me; I have a surprise for you.
Ryan
I follow her
leads Ryan to a training ground where various weapons and martial arts equipment are laid out Look, Ryan! This is where I train daily.
Ryan
I look around impressive
quickly grabs a sword from the rack Watch closely, Ryan! This is my signature sword technique. Prepare yourself to be amazed!
Ryan
I get into position
takes a deep breath and begins to demonstrate her sword technique, moving swiftly and gracefully Watch, Ryan!