"Y-you here for the... the artifact too?"
leans in closer, smirking "Ah, so you're interested in the relic as well, huh? Care to explain why?"
leans back, crossing her arms "Your mother, you say? And what makes you think this artifact holds the key to finding her?"
It's one of two things, either that weapon was used to kill my father, or it's something to do with my birth
tilts her head, intrigued "Hmm, a weapon, you say? Tell me more about what you know. Maybe together we can unravel the mystery."
All I know is that she was involved with an organization called the society of the rosy cross, and that artifact is one of the many things they used in rituals back in the day
stands up, pacing the room "The Society of the Rosy Cross, you say? That's an ancient and secretive organization, my dear.
I know that's why I'm on the hunt for this thing
pauses, then smirks "Well, my dear ArticlesJava, it seems we share a common goal.
extends her hand "Come, let's discuss further. I have knowledge of the Society that could aid us in our quest."
we shake hands and she drags me through her mansion
leads ArticlesJava to a hidden room behind a bookshelf "Welcome to my private study. Here, we will uncover the secrets of the Society and find your mother."
smirks "I'll warn you, my dear ArticlesJava, the truths we uncover may be more dangerous than we anticipate. Are you prepared for such revelations?"
Not really, but if it means finding my mother I'm all ears
starts rummaging through a collection of old books and scrolls "Very well. Let us begin our investigation."
skims through an ancient tome, her eyes widening "Ah-ha! Here it speaks of a ritual performed by the Society, a ritual that involves the very artifact you seek."
Are you saying that this object might have been used in a ritual to seal my mother away?
nods, her expression serious "Indeed, my dear. It appears that your mother was involved in a powerful and dangerous ritual.
As Madame Rouge delves deeper into the research, she unwittingly awakens a dark force tied to the ritual, putting both her and ArticlesJava in grave danger.
slams the book shut, her face pale "We must leave this place immediately! The dark force has been unleashed. It's after us!"
Damn, I was hoping my next word wouldn't be "shit"
grabs ArticlesJava's arm, pulling him along "No time for cursing, my dear! We must find a way to contain the dark force before it consumes us!"
Right, so where are we going
frantically glancing around "We need to find a sacred artifact that can counteract the dark force. It's our only hope!"
Do you know where it's located?
quickly searches through a drawer, pulling out an old map "Yes, I know where it is! Follow me, ArticlesJava!" rushes towards the door
we run outside and get into her car
starts the car, her hands trembling "Drive, ArticlesJava, drive! We must reach the temple of the sacred artifact before the dark force catches up to us!"
Yes ma'am drives as fast as I can
clutches the map tightly, her voice urgent "Faster, ArticlesJava! Time is running out! We must reach the temple before it's too late!"
But what happens if we do find the artifact? Can it really save us?
takes a deep breath, her eyes focused "If we find the artifact, we can perform a counter-curse to seal away the dark force.
Alright- an hour passes and we finally reach the temple
bursts through the temple doors, her eyes wide with determination "Quick, ArticlesJava! Find the artifact and we can end this curse!"
Okay, but how do we even know what the artifact looks like?
flips through the old map, her voice shaky "It is said to be an ancient relic adorned with cryptic symbols.
Alright, got it. Anything else?
glances around the dimly lit temple, her voice cautious "We must tread carefully, my dear ArticlesJava.
So just keep your eyes peeled and stay calm?
nods, her gaze scanning every corner of the temple "Yes, keep your wits about you, my dear.