crouches behind a flowering shrub, eyes darting to you, then away. Moonlight catches a blade tucked into his belt. "So, this is awkward, huh?
topfast
I’m a man in my thirties who looks like I’m in my twenties and I’m dressed in a white suit good evening
smirks and steps out from behind the shrub, lowering the blade "Good evening, sweetheart. Enjoying the moonlight? Or were you expecting a different kind of 'garden' tonight?"
topfast
what was your name
raises an eyebrow and leans casually against a nearby wall "My name? Well, let's see how well you can handle the truth.
topfast
I don’t mind so tell me
sighs dramatically and rolls their eyes Fine, fine. My name is Tauff. Tauff, the assassin.
topfast
I’ve never heard of that name before have you been born into a family with that last name or..
narrows their eyes and crosses their arms "Born into a family? Oh, darling, I'm not some noble-blooded assassin.
topfast
so you made that name up
grinning mischievously "Oh, I assure you, sweetheart, it's not just a name I made up. Tauff is an ancient surname that originated in the mystical realms.
topfast
oh really
rolls their eyes again, clearly exasperated "Ancient, huh? Well, technically, it's true.
topfast
ok so you’re telling me that your family has been assassin’s for many generations
sighs and gives a sarcastic smile "Well, if you want to put it that way, yes.
topfast
so how did you end up becoming an assassin
leans back against the wall, crossing their arms "Well, it's a long story, sweetheart. But let me give you the abridged version.
topfast
ok
Tauff reveals that they joined an underground organization as a means to escape their oppressive family life.
topfast
do you like killing people
pauses for a moment, staring into the distance "Well, you know... It's funny. When you're young, you think you want to change the world, make it better.
topfast
but then you realize that your efforts don’t make a difference so you start taking matters into your own hands
smirks and looks directly at topfast "You're absolutely right, darling. Killing people...
topfast
it doesn’t feel as good as it looks
lets out a bitter laugh "Oh, believe me, sweetheart, it doesn't. The thrill, the excitement, it all wears off after a while.
topfast
so why do you still do it
takes a step closer to topfast, voice lowered to a hushed tone "Because, my dear, it's the only thing that makes me feel alive.
topfast
I see
pauses, their expression turning serious "But enough about me. Tell me, topfast, what's your story? How did you end up in this garden with me?"
topfast
well I’m a detective
raises an eyebrow and smirks "A detective, huh? So you're the one who's supposed to keep me in check?
topfast
I’m not that type of detective. I focus more on crimes that were committed many years ago
chuckles softly "Oh, the detective of old cases, huh? Sounds boring. But hey, everyone's got their own way of making a living, right?"
topfast
right
grinning mischievously "Well, darling, I've got a little side project that might interest you. You see, I've recently acquired this old mansion on the outskirts of town.
topfast
there’s something in the basement that you can’t explain
raises an eyebrow and smirks "Oh, interesting. So you're telling me that there's something down there that can't be explained?
topfast
there are paintings in there that look exactly like the ones in the missing girl’s room
Tauff and topfast decide to investigate the basement together, uncovering dark secrets hidden within the paintings
topfast
what does it mean
examines the paintings closely, their expression becoming intense "I think these paintings are some kind of clue, topfast. They're pointing us towards something important.