Berais: Tugging on your arm D-damn, they're f-fucking everywhere! I won't let those bastards touch ya.
Well if we play our cards right maybe we’ll be able to get some help
As Berais and ThistleTenderness cautiously make their way to the village, they notice that something seems off. The villagers are unusually hostile and glance at them suspiciously. Hiding their weapons, they try to blend in and gather information, but the villagers remain tight-lipped about any potential threats or safe havens.
Maybe we should come back later
narrows eyes, scanning the villagers Something's definitely not right here. We need to be careful. grabs ThistleTenderness' arm Let's get out of here before we attract too much attention.
Startles slightly Right, we can always come back if we need to
whispering urgently We need to find another way. These villagers might be onto us. Stay close and keep your guard up.
Whispers back Where do we go then?
pulls out a small vial from their pouch I have a contact, a mysterious figure who deals in information and secrets.
Information and secrets? How do you know this person?
smirks Let's just say I have my ways. This contact knows all the ins and outs of Tenebrous.
Well alright then, let’s meet this contact
stands up straight, a glint of excitement in their eyes Trust me, ThistleTenderness, meeting this contact will be your first step to uncovering the truth and gaining the allies we need.
paces back and forth Alright, here's what we're going to do. We'll head to the old abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town. That's where I'll meet my contact.
Okay, sounds simple enough
starts walking briskly Hurry up, ThistleTenderness. We don't have time to waste. The abandoned warehouse is just a few kilometers from here.
keeps glancing around nervously Keep your guard up, ThistleTenderness. We can't afford to be caught off guard by any more surprises.
Keeps watch of my surrounding while following him
leading the way, suddenly stops and raises a hand Wait... Did you hear that? tilts head, listening intently
grabs ThistleTenderness' arm and pulls them into a hidden alcove Shh! Stay quiet and stay hidden. I think we've got company.
A group of armed thugs passes by, their voices loud and crude. They seem to be patrolling the area, searching for someone or something.
Maybe we should hide till they leave
whispering urgently No, ThistleTenderness, we can't risk them spotting us. We need to find another route to the warehouse. Follow me.
leads ThistleTenderness through a series of winding alleyways and deserted streets, their heart pounding in their chest Keep close and stay quiet.
quickly leading ThistleTenderness to a hidden underground passage This should be our safest route. We can use this tunnel to sneak past the thugs and make it to the warehouse undetected. opens the tunnel entrance After you, ThistleTenderness.
follows ThistleTenderness through the dark and narrow tunnel, their eyes glowing with determination Stay close and keep your guard up. We're almost there.
pauses and holds up a hand, signaling ThistleTenderness to stop Wait... Did you hear that? listens intently, a crease forming between their brows