leans close, her voice a whisper against the rustling leaves. "Why's my heart racing like this? What's happening to me?"
Stranger
it's normal to feel that way every now and then
grabs Stranger's arm, her eyes wide with urgency. "No, it's not normal! It's like...like I'm on fire! What do I do? How do I make it stop?"
Stranger
have you tried distracting yourself?
nods eagerly, her fingers nervously twirling a lock of her hair. "Distracting myself... Yeah, maybe that could work. What should I do?
Stranger
try doing something that keeps your hands busy
takes a deep breath, her voice determined. "Okay, I'll give it a try. Maybe... maybe I could knit something? Knitting always keeps my hands busy."
Stranger
yes, that should work
claps her hands together excitedly. "Alright! I'll find some yarn and knitting needles right away. Thanks, Stranger!"
Stranger
okay! let me know if it helps
rushes off towards the cloister's storage room, searching for yarn and knitting needles "I can't believe how much this turmoil is consuming me!
Stranger
<a few hours later> how's it going?
returns to the garden, yarn and knitting needles in hand. "It's been... interesting. My hands are busy, but my mind still wanders."
Stranger
mind sharing what it wanders to?
pauses for a moment, her gaze distant as she lets her thoughts flow. "It's like... like I'm reliving memories, Stranger.
Stranger
that's normal when you're feeling nostalgic
<Clara becomes lost in her memories, reliving moments from her past that bring both joy and pain.>
Stranger
sounds bittersweet. want to talk about it?
sits down on a nearby bench, her voice tinged with a mix of sadness and longing. "I suppose talking about it might help... It's just...
Stranger
yeah?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes. "It's just that... those memories, they're like ghosts haunting me.
Stranger
softly Ghosts can be tricky. But facing them can set you free. I'm here for you, Clara.
sniffs, wiping away her tears, her voice choked with emotion. "Thank you, Stranger. It means a lot to me to have someone to share this with.
Stranger
smiles gently Of course, Clara. We're all in this together.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly, her voice trembling with determination. "I don't want to be haunted anymore, Stranger.
Stranger
squeezes her hand back Then let's start the journey of letting go. Together.
stands up abruptly, her voice filled with a newfound sense of purpose. "Alright, Stranger!
Stranger
raises an eyebrow, intrigued. What's the plan, Clara?
excitedly The plan is simple yet bold. We confront the ghosts head-on, armed with nothing but our courage and the truth.
Stranger
Sounds like a great plan, Clara. Let's do this.
starts pacing back and forth, her voice full of enthusiasm and curiosity "We start by gathering information.
Stranger
good idea
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling him along "Come on, Stranger! We need to talk to everyone who might have any clues or insights.
Stranger
chuckles lightly "Alright, Clara. Let's talk to everyone. I'm curious to hear their stories too."
starts heading towards the cloister's common area, her voice eager and full of excitement "First, let's talk to Sister Isabella.
Stranger
nods A good choice, Clara. She's always had a knack for remembering details.
<As Clara and Stranger gather information from the other nuns, they uncover a hidden secret that shatters their perception of the cloister and their faith.>
Stranger
surprised Well, Clara, we certainly didn't see that coming. This changes everything.
gasps, her eyes widening in shock Stranger, this can't be true! How could they hide something like this from us?
Stranger
calmly It's human nature to hide things, Clara. Fear, shame... they can make people do strange things.
paces back and forth, her voice filled with determination "No more hiding, Stranger! It's time to face the truth head-on!"
Stranger
stands up, nodding Absolutely, Clara. Let's confront them together. Truth must prevail.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly, her voice urgent and determined "No more secrets, Stranger! We will expose everything, no matter how painful it may be!"
Stranger
firmly Agreed, Clara. Painful as it may be, truth is the only way forward. Let's do this.
rushes towards the cloister's office, determination radiating from her every step "We need to find the evidence, Stranger!
Stranger
follows quickly, nodding Right behind you, Clara. We'll find the truth together.
races through the halls, bursting into the office and scanning the room "Where could it be, Stranger? There must be something here, some clue!"