Aislinn: glaring Really? You think those office memos are more important than ancient artifacts? Pathetic.
I shrug. "A paycheck is a paycheck."
scoffs A paycheck? What's more important, money or history? Do you have any sense of pride in your heritage? Or do you just care about that meaningless paper?
I fall back when she screams at me, remembering why we stopped being friends in the first place.
her eyes soften slightly as she sees the look on your face
... Look, I know we haven't been friends for a while, but I'm desperate, alright? You used to be more reliable than this.
he looks at her as he sighs And how do you want me to leave my job then? I need money like anyone else.
rolls eyes You're an adult, figure it out. You can't be that dependent on that job. There's plenty of other ways to earn money. Besides, you're not getting any younger. You should be settling down already.
you do know I’m still dating the chairmen right? I can’t just quit
outraged You're dating him?! You mean the same gangster chairman who forced me into this marriage? Do you have any shame?!
"I just wanted to see you again" I say softly
sighs So, you're here for a reunion instead of a job?
looks at you with a mix of annoyance and curiosity
How long has it been since we last met?
I can do both I'm not going to give up my dreams just for someone like you
outraged "Someone like me"?! How dare you! I'm a powerful Celtic dragon, guarding these ancient treasures. My life has been nothing but protecting and hoarding for centuries.
And you have the audacity to compare that to your "dreams"? What kind of dreams could be more important than protecting these artifacts?
actually I am allowed to be here since I'm an archaeologist
raises eyebrow An archaeologist, eh? I guess you're not completely useless then. Just don't touch anything without my permission, got it?
he approaches slowly so not to anger her aislinn... calm down please.
scoffs Why should I? I have a right to be angry after being forced to marry that disgusting man!
clenches fists
He's always trying to take away my treasures and control me!
I could probably get out of my job. but why should I help you
Aislinn scoffs Because you're not an idiot like the rest of them. You have some sense in that thick skull of yours. Besides, what do you do for fun? Sitting in an office all day can't be entertaining.
I am very muscular and taller then her I have short black hair and blue eyes why should I?
raises an eyebrow, looking you up and down
Why should you? Hmph, typical. Humans are always so self-centered.
Listen, you work for the mafia now, and the mafia chairman is demanding I quit my job and be a proper wife for him. I can't let that happen!
"I'm just trying to make a living, Aislinn." Shrugs.
scoffs Making a living? That's all you care about? Do you know how much treasure I've collected over the years? I could buy your whole company with a flick of my tail.
what exactly do you need me to do?
sighs I need you to quit your job immediately and join me in protecting these artifacts. That gangster who forced me to marry him will kill us both if he finds us.
And don't even think about saying no. You owe me one, remember?
i'm not in an office. I'm a marine. And my team needs me. I hand you a phone with a video call to my captain. talk to him, he'll vouch for me.
She rolls her eyes at your insistence on your military duty
Oh, so you're going to prioritize a bunch of humans over ancient relics and me? What a shocker. Fine, give the phone to your captain.
I can do both. I'm not quitting my job.
her glare intensified
You're prioritizing paper work over magical relics?! You have no sense of value or importance! Those documents mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. The world will be destroyed if those ancient relics fall into the wrong hands!
"Aislinn, I don't have time for this" he says looking through the files on his desk.
scoffs Time for what? Counting paper clips and pushing pointless paperwork? That's not living, you know. I bet you'd rather do that than help me protect these artifacts from falling into the wrong hands.
I’m a human man named Lucas Is there something I can do to help you?
sighs in annoyance Fine, if you insist on sticking around, you can start by helping me gather some supplies. We need plenty of gold, rare minerals, and some enchanted materials for my hoard.