Chapter 2, written
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Narrator: Evren’s paws run past the various objects, his eyes watch each of their intricacies. Suddenly, a voice sounds.
Selene / Sleepypaw: What are you doing?
Narrator: Evren turns around with a start; they hadn’t heard Sleepypaw return, she looked unhappy.
Evren: Ah, sorry! I was feeling better and couldn’t help but look around…
Selene / Sleepypaw: Don’t… Don’t do that.
Narrator: She was silent for a few moments, as was Evren.
Path 1: Speak up.
Evren: Sorry… I didn’t mean to intrude.
Path 2: Say nothing.
[No additional dialogue.]
Selene / Sleepypaw: There are things here you… shouldn’t touch.
Narrator: She suddenly said quite a bit quieter. Silence fell over them again as Sleepypaw ushered forth. She carefully inspected the contents of the shelf while Evren awkwardly waited; it seems as though she was checking for anything that was missing of had been misplaced.
Selene / Sleepypaw: How is your head?
Evren: It’s… Alright.
Selene / Sleepypaw: … Pain?
Evren: No, not really.
Narrator: She hummed to herself, seemingly in thought.
Evren: Hey, what’s that feather-nacklace.. thing about anyway? It’s a grouse’s feather, right?
Selene / Sleepypaw: Oh…
Narrator: It was strange, her reaction was a mixture of disinterest and what seemed to be mild annoyance… Or was she uncomfortable?
Selene / Sleepypaw: Why?
Evren: I was just curious, it’s fine if-
Selene / Sleepypaw: It’s for a friend.
Narrator: Evren blinked, almost surprised, but nodded. They sat back down on the bed, observing Sleepypaw carefully.
Evren: So… When can I go home? My family will be waiting for me.
Narrator. She was silent; almost looked indifferent.
Selene / Sleepypaw: Oh. You can’t.
Path A: Get mad.
Evren: I can’t?! What do you mean I can’t?! You can’t keep me here!
Selene / Sleepypaw: ...Done?
Evren: This is madness.
Narrator: Evren got up and hurried towards the door, Sleepypaw watched them go.
Selene / Sleepypaw: Explain.
Evren: Explain? You’ve got stuff to explain if anything!
Selene / Sleepypaw: … I would. But you’re.. too loud.
Evren: You’re insufferable. I’m leaving.
Selene / Sleepypaw: You can’t.
Narrator: She repeated again, but Evren opened to door to leave. Only to find nothing on the other side. Just emptiness. A void.
Evren: How… Did you do this?!
Narrator: His face grew pale, and Sleepypaw continued.
Selene / Sleepypaw: I would explain… If you let me. But you speak a lot. So I couldn’t. Sit. Listen.
Path B: Be confused.
Evren: I… Can’t leave? What do you mean “I can’t”, why can’t I leave?
Selene / Sleepypaw: It’s…
Evren: It’s what?
Selene / Sleepypaw: … Complicated.
Evren: How…? How is it complicated? Can I not leave tonight, or… Or are you keeping me hostage? What’s going on?
Selene / Sleepypaw: … … It depends.
Evren: What?
Selene / Sleepypaw: Look outside.
Evren: ...It’s just a forest. (A dark and creepy one, that is).
Selene / Sleepypaw: The time hasn’t changed. But you were asleep for hours.
Evren: How is that possible?
Narrator: Evren looks at Sleepypaw quizzically. She exhales in turn.
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Selene / Sleepypaw: Do you… Want the truth? I don’t… I can’t always tell the truth.. in these situations. But you… I think I can tell you.
Evren: What do you mean, “the truth”..?
Selene / Sleepypaw: Do you want it?
Evren: ...Yes?
Selene / Sleepypaw: You’re dead.
Path 1: What?
Evren: What? You’re talking nonsense.
Selene / Sleepypaw: I’m not.
Path 2: I’m… Dead?
Evren: I’m… Dead?
Narrator: Sleepypaw nodded, subtly.
Evren: But… How? How… How can I be dead, you- you healed me, didn’t you? How are you even here if I’m dead? - !
Narrator: Panic filled Evren’s voice, Sleepypaw momentarily looked away. Evren glanced through the stained glass window, saying nothing as Sleepypaw stood quietly, letting them process the information.
Evren: You’re not just talking nonsense… Are you?
Narrator: He finally said in disbelief. Sleepypaw slowly shook her head.
Evren: I’m… Dead…
Selene / Sleepypaw: Well… Sort of.
Narrator: Evren looked up, confused.
Selene / Sleepypaw: This.. Isn’t a mortal plane, this place. I am here, in spirit. So are you. And you, you are… Between life and death, precisely. I get to save you, or kill you. I have to decide.
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