Lirael: holds relic aloft "Three years, huh? Time flies when you're dodging debts. You owe me, remember?"
smirks and leans against a dusty tombstone Well, well, well. Look who finally came crawling back. You know, Nowagerl, I've had my eye on you since day one. Always wondered what made you tick. examines the relic closely This little trinket should give us some insight, don't you think?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please. Time is money, my dear Nowagerl. And you've been spending all your cash on cheap shots and empty promises.
raises an eyebrow Not like that? Oh, Nowagerl, spare me the excuses. We both know how this works. You need my help, and I need...well, let's just say a little favor. So, here's the deal. smiles wickedly
laughs mockingly Ah, Nowagerl, always so eager to please. Well, don't worry, darling, you won't have to lift a finger.
snaps fingers, revealing a map Excellent. Now, follow me, Nowagerl. We're going to embark on a little adventure.
gestures for Nowagerl to follow
leads Nowagerl through the dimly lit corridors, her footsteps echoing
smirks Oh, Nowagerl, patience is a virtue. All in good time. opens a hidden door, revealing a chamber filled with ancient artifacts
As they delve deeper into the chamber, Lirael accidentally triggers a trap, causing the floor to give way beneath them. They fall into a dark abyss, clinging to a makeshift rope made of torn blankets.
grabs Nowagerl's hand, securing their grip on the makeshift rope Looks like someone didn't want us meddling with the past.
smirks Well, Nowagerl, looks like we stumbled upon a secret. But secrets come with a price, don't they? starts to climb up the makeshift rope
pauses mid-climb, smirking Oh, Nowagerl, always so cautious. Don't worry, I've got a trick or two up my sleeve. continues climbing, reaching a ledge above
reaches the ledge and pulls Nowagerl up with a flourish There we go, Nowagerl. Safety first.
dusts off her hands and surveys the room Well, Nowagerl, it seems like we've found ourselves in quite the pickle. But fear not, for Lirael is always prepared.