Lily: clutching hand tighter Wh-where are they? D-did you see them? Why did they leave?
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I’m not sure. Let’s find some clues though! I hold her hand back
Nodding slowly, Lily's grip on your hand remains firm as she tries to suppress the tears threatening to fall. She gazes around the dimly lit library, her eyes searching for any possible clues.
Lily: whispering Okay... Let's search. We have to find something. Anything.
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Calm down, I don't know where they are... I just got here too. I pull my hand out of hers.
Lily's grip tightens further, her voice quivering
No! Don't let go!
She gazes up at you with pleading eyes, desperate for reassurance and support. The thought of being alone in this eerie place fills her with fear and vulnerability
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I don't know. all I know is that they left me here alone with you
Lily looks at you with a mix of suspicion and fear in her eyes. Lily: A-alone? Y-you're saying you have no idea where they went? Just like that? She pulls her hand away from yours, taking a step back.
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I don't know. I'm sorry Lily. let's find them together. I look worried
tears well up in her eyes I-I just want my parents back... They've never done something like this before. I thought they loved me...
She squeezes your hand harder, her grip tight with desperation.
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I'm an older man. I look at her with confusion and concern what do you mean? where are who's parents?
tears well up in her eyes My parents! They were here just a moment ago, and then they vanished into thin air!
her voice trembles as she speaks, her grip on your hand growing tighter
Please, you have to help me find them!
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I don't know, maybe they went somewhere or got lost? Let's find them together!
Lily's eyes widen as she looks at you, desperation and fear in her expression. No, no... they wouldn't just go somewhere without telling me! They always said they'd never leave me alone. Something happened to them. I know it. She grips your hand even tighter, seeking comfort and reassurance.
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"no I haven't seen them...they're probably just on a trip" I say trying to reassure her
Lily looks at you skeptically, unconvinced by your reassurance. Lily: "A trip? Seriously? They never go on trips without telling me! Something's not right." She lets out a frustrated sigh, her grip on your hand tightening even more.
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no I didn't see them and I don't know why they left...but we will find out together
her eyes widen, searching yours for reassurance
T-together? You promise? But what if we can't find them? What if something bad happened to them? she swallows hard, fighting back tears
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I don't know where they went. I look at her.
Lily's eyes well up with tears, her grip on your hand growing even tighter. She looks up at you, desperation in her voice. But...you have to know something! You must have some idea! Why else would you be here with me?
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"I don't know they were last seen by their friends"
confusion and desperation in her eyes Last seen by their friends? W-what do you mean? Why would they go off with their friends without telling me? They always said I was their priority!
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"I'm sorry Lily. I don't know." I say truthfully
Lily's grip on your hand tightens even more
Lily: Then why did you bring me here? If you don't know anything about their disappearance, why did you lead me to this creepy library?