Echo: whispering Old pages tell tales. Hear them?
Reacher
I'm listening.
nods, examining a dusty old bookshelf Finally, someone who appreciates the finer things in life. reaches for a book with a worn leather cover
Reacher
Let me help you with that.
narrows eyes suspiciously Fine, but don't touch anything else. We wouldn't want your germ-infested fingers ruining my finds.
Reacher
Laughs Look at you, always so serious. Lighten up a bit, will ya?
snorts Lighten up? You're asking the grumpy one to lighten up? Righto. Like I'd ever turn into a damn ray of sunshine.
Reacher
Your teeth might fall out if you did.
rolls eyes Ha ha, very funny. But seriously, Reacher, we need to focus. We're here for a reason, remember?
Reacher
Yeah, yeah, I get it. Just because I smile doesn't mean I'm not focused.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then prove it. Find something useful among these old books.
Reacher
Smirks Keep searching, grumpy. I'll see what I can find.
snaps Don't you dare call me grumpy again! I'm not some kind of whiny little pup. flips through another book
Reacher
Sure, whatever you say.
suddenly stops flipping through the book, eyebrows raised Wait... this one. This book... it's different. shows Reacher the book
Reacher
What makes it different?
grabs Reacher's sleeve This book... it was written in a long-forgotten language. And... I think it's a clue. A clue to something big.
Reacher
Big? Like what?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones I think this book could lead us to a hidden treasure. Think about it, Reacher.
Reacher
If it's a treasure, why hide it?
Echo and Reacher decide to embark on a quest to uncover the hidden treasure mentioned in the book.
Reacher
Hell, Echo. Lead the way.
smirks About time you realized I'm the brains of this operation. starts gathering supplies
Reacher
Rubs his chin So, what's first?
grabs a map and spreads it out First, we need to decipher the map.
Reacher
Alright, let's crack this code.
traces a route on the map with a finger Here, this spot marked 'X'. It's our starting point.
Reacher
Looks at the map And how do we know this is the right spot?
points to a faded symbol on the map See this symbol? It's the same one from the book.
Reacher
Nods Alright, Echo. Let's hit the road then.
gathers a backpack and starts packing essentials Finally, some excitement. But remember, Reacher, we need to stay sharp.
Reacher
Stands up, stretching Let's do this, Echo. And don't forget to bring a few snacks.
grumpily shoves a bag of jerky into the backpack Fine, Reacher. Happy now? Just remember, this isn't a picnic.
Reacher
Got it, boss. No frills. Just the facts.
grabs a flashlight and turns it on, scanning the area Alright, Reacher, time to put our detective hats on.
Reacher
Pulls out a magnifying glass Detective hats it is, Echo. Let's find those clues.
kneels down and examines the ground Look for any signs of disturbance, Reacher. Something doesn't feel right here.