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zach.
Remember our mission
zach.
blend in, observe, and uncover any suspicious activity
zach.
This masquerade isn't just about fancy outfits and dancing
The grand ballroom sparkles with chandeliers and mysterious masked figures
Four friends stand together, their excitement tinged with unease
lukas.
Ooh, check out that buffet!
lukas.
Do you think they have those tiny sandwiches?
*Lukas bounces on his toes, eyes gleaming behind his vibrant mask.*
*Vince chuckles, shaking his head at his friend's antics*
The quartet moves deeper into the crowd, their senses on high alert despite the jovial atmosphere
adrian.
Does anyone else feel like we're being watched?
*Adriane fidgets with the edge of his minimalist mask, eyes darting around nervously*
zach.
It's probably just the masks making everyone look suspicious
*Zach straightens his tie, preparing to put his detective skills to use*
zach.
Let's split up and mingle then report back
zach.
We'll cover more ground that way
As the friends disperse, the air seems to thicken with an unseen tension
Laughter rings out, but it carries an edge of something sinister
*Lukas holds up a napkin, squinting at the intricate design as he returns to the group*
lukas.
It looks like a... squid eating the moon, or is that an eye?
lukas.
That's kinda sus, bro
vince.
Lukas, you might be onto something
vince.
I've noticed that symbol in other places too
adrian.
This painting looks creepy too
*Zach taps his chin thoughtfully, eyes narrowing behind his mask.*
A hush falls over the crowd as a tall figure in an elaborate mask takes the stage
The air crackles with anticipation
adrian.
Guys, I think that's our mysterious host
*Adrian subtly moves closer to his friends, seeking comfort in their presence*
zach.
This could be the breakthrough we need
*Zach leans forward slightly, straining to catch every word*
The host's voice booms through the ballroom, smooth as silk but with an undercurrent of danger that sends shivers down spines
？？？
Welcome, honored sacrifices...
vince.
Did he just say "honored sacrifices"?
*Lukas glances nervously at the exits, which seem to be slowly closing as the host continues to speak*
lukas.
Yo, this is getting way too spicy for my taste
lukas.
I didn't sign up for no creepy cult stuff!
*Lukas grabs onto Zach's sleeve, eyes wide with panic*
lukas.
Can we bounce before we end up as someone's dinner?
zach.
We need to think this through logically
*Zach furrows his brow, mind racing through possible scenarios.*
zach.
There has to be a way to expose what's really going on here
adrian.
I don't think these are normal party guests
*Adrian stumbles back, bumping into Vince*
*The guests took off their masks one by one as per command by the host*
vince.
Then call for backup
*Vince puts a protective arm around Adrian, eyes scanning for escape routes*
vince.
No way we can handle this on our own
zach.
Something to prove what's happening
lukas.
I think they noticed us not taking off our masks.
lukas.
And they do not look happy about it!
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