g4mble.
*Lukas follows Zach, trying to channel his inner anime hero to distract himself*
*Zach cautiously peeks around a corner, his detective instincts on high alert*
*Lukas gives a nervous thumbs-up, his vibrant outfit at odds with the grim surroundings*
zach.
Something's not right here
zach.
It's like we've stepped into one of those mystery novels where-
*A figure emerges from the shadows, their elaborate mask gleaming in the dim light*
Mysterious VIP
Well, well, well...
Mysterious VIP
What have we here?
Mysterious VIP
New faces at our little... soirée?
*Lukas instinctively steps closer to Vince, his playful mask now feeling like a flimsy shield*
*Vince bows slightly, mind racing to concoct a believable story*
*The mysterious man circle the pair, eyes glinting with predatory interest*
lukas.
We're more like, uh..
lukas.
Non-alcoholic, of course!
zach.
Please excuse my friend
zach.
He's new to these... sophisticated events.
Mysterious VIP
How... charming
Mysterious VIP
What brings you to our exclusive circle?
Mysterious VIP
You seem... different from our usual guests
zach.
..Expand our horizons
zach.
Experience new... tastes
lukas.
We heard this party was to die for
lukas.
Not literally, though, right?
Mysterious VIP
Oh, you have no idea how...
Mysterious VIP
Delicious things can get
Mysterious VIP
Perhaps you'd like a private tasting?
zach.
That's very kind, but we should really-
Mysterious VIP
After all..
Mysterious VIP
it would be rude to refuse your host's hospitality
*Lukas scooched closer to Zach and mumbles quietly*
lukas.
I don't think this is the kind of feast day I had in mind when I said I was hungry...
zach.
It seemed like there is much more to this..
One came to Zach's mind as he recall the man's words
"your host's hospitality, huh?"
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