THE OFFER

Danman's eyes narrowed as he looked at Arachne. What did she want from him? And what did she mean by "potential"?

Arachne's smile grew wider as she began to pace around the room. "You see, Danman, I've been searching for someone with your... unique abilities," she said.

Danman's eyes flicked to Ava, who was watching Arachne with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity.

"What abilities?" Danman asked, trying to keep his tone neutral.

Arachne stopped pacing and turned to face him. "Your ability to harness and control energy," she said. "It's a rare gift, one that could be very useful to me."

Danman's eyes narrowed. What did she want him to do?

Arachne's eyes seemed to bore into his soul. "I want you to join me," she said. "I want you to help me achieve my goals."

Danman felt a surge of unease. What goals?

Ava stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. "We're not interested," she said.

Arachne's expression didn't change, but Danman sensed a flicker of annoyance. "I think you'll find that you are very interested," she said. "You see, I have something that you want."

Danman's eyes narrowed. What could she possibly have?

Arachne's smile grew wider. "I have information about your past," she said. "Information that you've been searching for."

Danman's heart skipped a beat. What did she know?

Ava's eyes flicked to Danman, and he could see the question in her eyes. What was Arachne talking about?

Arachne's eyes seemed to gleam with triumph. "I know all about your parents," she said. "And I know all about your destiny."

anman felt like he had been punched in the gut. How did she know?

Ava stepped forward, her eyes flashing with anger. "What do you want in return?" she demanded.

Arachne's expression turned cold. "I want Danman's loyalty," she said. "I want him to work for me, to help me achieve my goals."

Danman felt a surge of unease. What goals?

Ava's eyes flicked to Danman, and he could see the question in her eyes. What was he going to do?

Danman took a deep breath. He knew that he had to make a decision.

"I'll do it," he said finally.

Ava's eyes widened in shock. "Danman, no!" she exclaimed.

But Danman just shook his head. "I have to know the truth," he said. "I have to know about my parents."

Arachne's smile grew wider. "Excellent choice," she said. "I'll tell you everything you want to know."

And with that, she snapped her fingers, and the guards moved forward, surrounding Danman and Ava.

Danman felt a surge of unease. What had he just gotten himself into?

As the guards led them away, Danman couldn't help but wonder what lay ahead.

Would he be able to uncover the truth about his parents?

And what would be the cost of his newfound loyalty to Arachne?

Only time would tell.