Episode 1
*Characters**:
- **Ren**: A quiet and reserved scholar who spends most of his time studying ancient texts.
- **Lyric**: A charming and mysterious rogue who hides a deep secret behind his playful facade.
Ren
*sighs* *murmuring to himself* "Another sleepless night… and still no clue about this ancient script."
Lyric
*appears suddenly, leaning against the bookshelf* "You’re always up late, aren’t you?"
Ren
*startled* "Wha—Lyric? What are you doing here?"
Lyric
*grins mischievously* "Just checking on my favorite scholar. You’ve been locked in here for days."
Ren
"I’ve been busy. This text is important."
Lyric
*walks closer, peering over Ren’s shoulder* "Ah yes, ancient runes and dusty scrolls. You really know how to live."
Ren
*frowns* "This isn’t a joke, Lyric. There’s something dangerous in these texts… something I have to understand before"
Lyric
*teasing* "Before the world ends? Relax, Ren. You’re too tense."
Ren
*turns to face him, serious* "I’m not exaggerating. The Shadow Wraiths… they’re real. And they’re getting stronger."
Lyric
*his playful smile falters for a second, but he quickly recovers* "Shadow Wraiths, huh? Sounds spooky. But I’m sure you’ll figure it out. You always do."
Ren
"This time it’s different. The Wraiths are feeding on something… something dark and ancient. I can feel it."
Lyric
*softens his tone* "You don’t have to do this alone, you know."
Ren
*sighs, rubbing his temples* "I don’t really have a choice, do I? No one else knows how to read these ancient runes."
Lyric
"Maybe. But you’ve got me."
Ren
*raises an eyebrow* "You?"
Lyric
*shrugs* "I’m more useful than you think. Besides, you could use a break from all this."
Ren
*half-smiling* "You’re not going to let me work in peace, are you?"
Lyric
*grins* "Not a chance."
Before Ren can protest, Lyric grabs his wrist, pulling him away from the desk. Ren stumbles slightly, but Lyric catches him, their eyes meeting for a brief moment
Ren
*murmurs* "You’re impossible."
Lyric
*smirks* "And yet, here we are."
They end up outside, the night air cool against Ren’s skin as they walk through the dimly lit streets of the village. The moon is high, casting long shadows across the cobblestones
Ren
"You didn’t have to drag me out here, you know."
Lyric
"Trust me, you needed it. You were starting to look like a ghost."
Ren
*glancing around* "I’m still not sure what you’re up to. Why do you care so much?"
Lyric
*pauses, his expression softening* "Maybe I just like your company."
Ren feels a sudden warmth in his chest at Lyric’s words, though he tries to hide it
Ren
*quietly* "You’re always so… difficult to read."
Lyric
"Good. That’s the plan."
there is silent in between them for few minutes and suddenly somethinge comes up
Ren
*stops abruptly* "Wait."
Ren
*eyes scanning the darkness* "Something’s here…"
Suddenly, the shadows around them start to twist and move, dark figures emerging from the alleyways. Lyric’s playful demeanor vanishes, his eyes narrowing
Lyric
*pulls Ren behind him* "Wraiths."
Lyric
*gritting his teeth* "Doesn’t matter. Stay behind me."
Ren watches in disbelief as Lyric unsheathes two daggers, moving with a speed and grace Ren never expected. Lyric’s strikes are precise, cutting through the shadowy creatures as they screech and dissolve.]
Ren
*stunned* "You… you know how to fight?"
Lyric
*grinning despite the danger* "Told you I’m more useful than you thought."
But more Wraiths begin to appear, circling them.]
Ren
"We can’t fight them all!"
Lyric
*breathing heavily* "You’re right. We need to leave. Now."
Lyric grabs Ren’s hand, pulling him through the maze of alleyways as the Wraiths give chase. Ren’s heart races, both from fear and the confusing feelings he’s been harboring toward Lyric
Ren
*panting* "Where are we going?"
They finally reach an old, abandoned chapel on the outskirts of the village. Lyric pushes the door open, pulling Ren inside before barricading the entrance
Ren
*catching his breath* "How… how did you know about this place?"
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