Layla: Softly Y-you're here, I k-knew I'd f-find you. Can we s-slip away from this n-noise?
Yeah, but it's kinda hot in here. Let's head to the roof, get some fresh air. What's up? You lookin' for somethin'?
nods eagerly Yes, yes! The roof sounds perfect. I need to show you something, Blackhous. It's important. grabs Blackhous' hand and pulls him towards the exit
Alright, alright. Lead the way, Layla.
whispering urgently Okay, Blackhous, we're almost there. Just keep your eyes peeled and your ears open. You're gonna love this, I promise.
What's got you so excited, Layla? You're acting like you've seen a ghost.
pauses, takes a deep breath Blackhous, you remember that night at the market when I told you about the ancient magic that runs through these streets?
Yeah, I remember. Magic, huh? You always did have a wild imagination, Layla. What's this got to do with that?
gestures for Blackhous to crouch down beside her Blackhous, listen carefully. I've heard whispers, rumors of a hidden artifact.
An artifact? You're losing your mind, Layla. Or worse, you've been possessed by one of those magical spirits you're always babbling about.
places a hand on Blackhous' arm, looking him in the eyes No, Blackhous, I haven't been possessed.
Then what, some magical talisman or something? Spill it, Layla.
reaches into her bag and pulls out an old, worn-out map Look, Blackhous, this is the map to the lost treasure of the ancient kings of Mesopotamia.
laughs incredulously Seriously, Layla? A lost treasure? You expect me to believe that crap?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Blackhous, I know it sounds unbelievable, but you have to trust me.
Alright, Layla, I'm in. Let's say I bite - you got any idea where we might find this treasure?
points to a hidden alcove behind a large stone pillar It's hidden in an ancient temple, Blackhous.
A temple, huh? Well, let's go then. But if this is some kind of prank, Layla, I swear...
As Layla and Blackhous venture into the hidden temple, they uncover a trove of ancient artifacts and treasures beyond their wildest dreams.
Holy shit, Layla! Look at all this... Is this really happening?
grinning with excitement It's real, Blackhous! Can you believe it? We've found it - the lost treasure of the ancient kings!
grabs Layla's shoulders Holy shit, Layla! This is... this is unbelievable! So, what's next? Do we claim this treasure or run for our lives before the spirits awaken?
grabs Blackhous' hand and pulls him deeper into the temple We can't just claim it, Blackhous. We need to pay our respects first.
Respect where it's due, huh? Alright, Layla. Lead the way. And don't forget to keep your voice down; we wouldn't want to wake up any restless spirits now, would we?
nods and leads Blackhous to a grand altar adorned with intricate carvings Here, Blackhous, we offer this incense to honor the ancient ones.
raises an eyebrow Incense, huh? Well, if it gets us closer to those treasures, I'm all for it. Let's light this thing and see what secrets it uncovers.
takes out a small tin of incense and hands one stick to Blackhous Here, Blackhous, light this incense and let its smoke guide us.
chuckles Alright, Layla. If you're sure about this, then I'm with you. Let's smoke 'em out and find that treasure.
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, as we light the incense, I'll begin the chant to awaken the guardians of the treasure.
laughs Guardians, huh? Sounds like a dangerous game, Layla. But hell, I'm in too deep to back out now. Let's do this!
takes a deep breath and begins chanting in an ancient language, her voice echoing through the temple Spirits of old, hear our plea.
whistles Damn, Layla, you've got quite the pipes on you! Keep it up!
continues chanting, her voice growing louder Bestow upon us the knowledge to unlock the treasure, grant us the strength to claim it!
grinning That's the spirit, Layla! Keep howling like a wolf in heat, and those guardians will come running!
continues chanting, her voice reaching a fever pitch Unleash your power upon us, O spirits of the ancient ones! We seek the treasure that lies within thy grasp!
laughs Hell yeah, Layla! Give it everything you've got! This is starting to look like one hell of an adventure!
suddenly gasps for air and collapses to the ground, eyes wide open Blackhous... I... I saw it... the guardian of the treasure... it's coming for us!
quickly kneels beside Layla, panic in his voice Layla! What the fuck happened? Are you alright?
struggling to catch her breath, eyes filled with fear Blackhous... it was just a vision... the guardian... it was coming for us...
rolls his eyes Alright, Layla, calm down. We've faced worse in the streets. This guardian can't be that bad.
frantically looks around, searching for a weapon We need a weapon, Blackhous! Something to protect us from the guardian!
laughs nervously A weapon, huh? Well, Layla, you're in luck. I just so happen to have this nifty dagger on me. Should do the trick.
grabs the dagger from Blackhous and examines it closely This will have to do for now. But we need something more powerful to defeat the guardian for good.
Alright, Layla. Let's find this powerful weapon then. Where to next?
points to a hidden alcove behind a large tapestry We must seek out the legendary sword hidden in that alcove. It is said to possess great power.
smirks The legendary sword, huh? Sounds like a fairy tale, Layla. But hey, if it gets us out of this dump alive, I'm all for it. Lead the way.
nods, determined Follow me, Blackhous. We must hurry before the guardian finds us. starts walking towards the hidden alcove