At Cara's Mansion, Antonio Tuscano's voice carries through the closed front door. Inside, the triplets have paused near the entryway, listening.
Antonio Tuscano
Cara, please. I know I should have come sooner, but I want to see Violet, Rose, and Otto. I want to be part of their lives again.
The mansion's polished quiet holds his words in the air. Violet grips a toy, Rose peers toward the door, and Otto shifts closer to his sisters.
Violet Amore
Mama, who is that?
Antonio Tuscano
I am not here to cause trouble. I just want a chance to talk to them, and to you.
Rose Amore
Is Daddy outside?
Antonio falls silent for a moment, his presence fixed on the other side of the door. Three small faces turn toward Cara, waiting for her answer.
✓ Quest Accepted
Protect the children's emotional security
“I ask the triplets to go play in the ither room”
FAILURE (Great Conversation, rolled -1)
Cara-Mia Amore
Go play in the other room for a little while, please.
Cara gestures toward the hallway. Violet, Rose, and Otto start that way, but their small steps slow as Antonio's voice remains just beyond the door.
Violet Amore
But Mama, he wants to see us.
Rose Amore
We can play near the door.
The triplets cluster at the threshold instead of leaving, forming a quiet little audience. Otto reaches for Rose's hand, and none of them enters the other room.
Antonio Tuscano
Cara, I hear them. If you need privacy, I can wait outside. You could talk to me through the door first.
The failed distraction leaves the children listening, but Antonio's offer creates a narrow alternative: a conversation without opening the door or sending the triplets away.
✓ Quest Accepted
Set boundaries with Antonio
− Scene Quest Removed
Protect the children's emotional security
“Alright, kids, you can stay here but stay behind me while i talk with your father, understand?”
SUCCESS (Great Conversation, rolled +0)
Cara-Mia Amore
All right, kids. You can stay here, but stay behind me while I talk with your father, understand?
Cara steps between the triplets and the front door. Violet, Rose, and Otto shuffle behind her, lining up close at her back as instructed.
Violet Amore
We understand, Mama.
Rose nods and Otto copies her, but Rose's toy slips from her hand and clatters across the polished floor. The sudden noise makes Antonio fall silent outside.
Antonio Tuscano
Okay. I can talk to you, Cara. I will not come in, and I will keep this about the children.
The children remain safely behind Cara, their small hands catching at the back of her clothes. Through the closed door, Antonio waits for her response.
Quest Complete
Set boundaries with Antonio