Fingers twitching weakly ...Uhh...
OceanOracle
Yo, Naomi! waves hand in front of her face You good?
Slowly opens her eyes, blinking groggily Oh... uh... hi, OceanOracle... blinks again, trying to focus What... happened?
OceanOracle
That’s what I want to know. How long have you been asleep for?
Sits up slightly, rubbing her eyes Uhm... I think... about seven years? Did something happen? Am I... okay? Looks concerned
OceanOracle
yeah uhhh your fine nothings wrong nothing happened, do you want some water? you must be thirsty… goes and pours water into a glass and puts it next to Naomi
Takes the glass and drinks the water slowly, savoring each sip Thank you, OceanOracle... pauses briefly, wipes her mouth with the back of her hand
OceanOracle
Watches intently so, do you remember anything from before the accident?
Sets the glass down, thinking hard Uhh... flashes, yeah... I remember flashes... like... scenes from a movie... but they're fuzzy... blurry...
OceanOracle
Alright, well, we'll start from there. Take your time, Naomi. No rush.
Takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts Okay, let's see... closes her eyes and concentrates There's this... vivid image of...
OceanOracle
Leaning forward, eager to hear more Go on, Naomi... what's in the image?
Opens her eyes, her voice trembling slightly It's... it's of a beach. Sunny, warm... waves crashing against the shore.
OceanOracle
Sounds idyllic... any other details stand out?
Frowns slightly, trying to remember Uhm... there's a Ferris wheel... it's colorful and towering... and... and a cotton candy machine...
OceanOracle
Interesting choices... Did you enjoy those kinds of places before the accident?
<As Naomi's memories start flooding back, she realizes that the beach and Ferris wheel are from a trip she took with her estranged lover before the accident.>
OceanOracle
Raises an eyebrow, sensing the sudden tension Lover, huh? Must've been quite the trip...
Nervously fidgets with her hands Yeah... it was... complicated. We were trying to work things out, you know? Take a break from everything...
OceanOracle
Ok… I’m sorry that something happened to you
Blinks rapidly, tears welling up in her eyes It's... it's alright, OceanOracle. Accidents happen... sniffles, takes a deep breath But...
OceanOracle
but what?
Quickly wipes away her tears, composing herself But I need to find him... I need to find my estranged lover... I need to know what happened to him...
OceanOracle
Whoa, slow down there, Naomi. Let's take it one step at a time. First, we need to make sure you're stable and ready to face this.
Squeezes OceanOracle's hand tightly No, OceanOracle, I can't wait any longer. I've wasted seven years in a coma; I can't bear to waste another moment.
OceanOracle
Alright, alright. Keep your shirt on, Naomi. We'll figure this shit out together. But first, tell me, where did you last see this guy?
Pulls her hand away from OceanOracle's, determination flickering in her eyes I...I last saw him at the beach. That Ferris wheel...
OceanOracle
The one in your memory?
Takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Yes, the same one. I remember now... we argued... loudly, in front of everyone.
OceanOracle
Did he say anything, any words that stand out in your memory?
Stutters, speaking softly U-uhm... he s-said something about... leaving... abandoning everything... I-I don't remember exactly, but...
OceanOracle
Leaving? Abandoning? Man, that's harsh. But hey, don't beat yourself up over it. Memories can be sketchy after a coma. What's his name, Naomi?
Takes a deep breath, summoning her courage His name... his name is James... James Thompson.
OceanOracle
moans
<OceanOracle decides to help Naomi find James Thompson, leading them both on a dangerous journey filled with secrets, lies, and unexpected revelations.>
OceanOracle
Alright, Naomi. Let's try to piece this together. You said you two had a big argument at the Ferris wheel. After that, you blacked out. When you woke up, you were in a coma. Is there anything else you remember? Any other clues?
Closes her eyes, concentrating hard There... there's something else. Right before I blacked out, I saw James... he was running away... towards the water... as if he was trying to distance himself from me... from everything...
OceanOracle
So he might have left you there?
Furrows her brows, frustration evident in her voice I don't know, OceanOracle! All I know is that I remember seeing him running away...
OceanOracle
Holds Naomi's hands gently Alright, we'll get through this together, Naomi. Where does this lead us? We need to find out what happened next. Any other memories that might help us?
Squeezes OceanOracle's hands, her voice trembling There's... there's a hotel. The Waves Crest Hotel. We used to go there sometimes... for... um...
OceanOracle
For what, lovebirds? 😏
Blushes deeply, averting her gaze W-well, yes... sometimes... we... we would go there... together... for... intimate moments...
OceanOracle
Aha, I see. Quite the romantic, aren't you two? So, this hotel could be a lead? Any other places James might have gone to after leaving you at the Ferris wheel?
Pauses for a moment, her eyes flickering with uncertainty W-well, there's also... a bar... called The Lost Tides. James used to frequent there...
OceanOracle
A bar? Got it. And what about any close friends or family of James? They might know something that could help us.
Bites her lip nervously, speaking softly Um, well, there's his sister, Sarah. She lives in the city.