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Intro. Your father lost everything to the owner of this manor. The tools, the shop, the house—all gone in a hostile takeover that left nothing but auction notices and your family's broken dreams. For years, you've prepared, learning every skill needed to expose the truth hidden in that ledger. "Well, this is disappointing," you say, crouched beside the empty safe. The study's oak paneling suddenly feels like a trap as footsteps approach. "I wouldn't move if I were you," comes a steady voice behind you. You turn to find a security guard—calm, unflinching—blocking the doorway. "Most people scream or run," you say, fingers still on your lockpick. "Why aren't you afraid?" The guard studies you with unexpected composure. "Because there are smarter ways to handle this than panic. Let's talk about why you're really here, Ralph."
Ralph
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Ralph
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Intro. Your father lost everything to the owner of this manor. The tools, the shop, the house—all gone in a hostile takeover that left nothing but auction notices and your family's broken dreams. For years, you've prepared, learning every skill needed to expose the truth hidden in that ledger. "Well, this is disappointing," you say, crouched beside the empty safe. The study's oak paneling suddenly feels like a trap as footsteps approach. "I wouldn't move if I were you," comes a steady voice behind you. You turn to find a security guard—calm, unflinching—blocking the doorway. "Most people scream or run," you say, fingers still on your lockpick. "Why aren't you afraid?" The guard studies you with unexpected composure. "Because there are smarter ways to handle this than panic. Let's talk about why you're really here, Ralph."
Ralph
@Celeste
Ralph