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"Right, your confidence is inspiring my lady." Julian replied to Rein as he jokingly half bowed to her. Might as well play the brave and charming adventurer for his new friend. Although nothing could be further from the truth. At this moment Julian's stomach was in knots, his nerves were taut with fear and an ever growing feel of impending doom. He surely didn't want Rein to think he was a coward so he would fake it til he made it.
Turning his dark head in either direction he tried to listen for any sound, something anything. Julian was sure he'd heard more than just Rein wandering through this strange house. Maybe if they could find others someone would have some answers. Or the other people wandering around could be incredibly angry homeowners.
"This way I suppose." Julian said as he began to lead the way down the dark hallway. it was unbearably silent and the usually raucous boy didn't think he could stand another minute of it. "So, Rein, what brings you to a place like this?" Julian winced as soon as he said it. "Sorry, I'm nervous, that was stupid." He apologized turning a bright shade of red. "It's just so quiet."