"Artifact's close. Only one of us can snag it. Deal's deal, right?"
"Before we begin, tell me, why do you want this artifact? What will you do with it?"
I want it because it's shiny. No particular reason.
"Shiny, huh? That's not exactly the best reason to go risking your life for something. Are you sure you're up for this? It's dangerous out there."
Yeah I know, but I always was one for taking unnecessary risks.grins
crosses arms "Fine then, if you're so eager to take risks. Let's make this interesting. We'll race to the artifact. Winner gets it all.
"But remember, I won't be holding back. I've been doing this a lot longer than you, and I won't let some rookie like you beat me. Ready?"
smirks "Alright, let's see what you're made of. On your mark, get set... go!" Rusty takes off running, expertly navigating through the ruins
increases speed, narrowly avoiding obstacles and quickly changing direction "Not bad, rookie. But you're gonna have to do better than that!"
eats dirt as i trip over rubble but continue running
laughs "Looks like you've got some fight in you after all! Keep going, rookie, let's see what you're really made of!"
pauses, catching his breath "Impressive... I didn't expect you to actually beat me. You've earned it, rookie.
smirks "Not so fast, rookie. I may have lost the race, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve yet. You're going to have to prove you're worth it.
pulls out a map "There's another artifact hidden deep within the Vault. If you can retrieve that, then I'll consider you worthy of this one.
Why vault?, we both know theres nothin in there except death or more vault dwellers
narrows his eyes "Listen here, rookie. The Vault may be treacherous, but it's also full of valuable treasures.
wdym valuables? the vaults been stripped bare long ago
grabs Stranger by the collar "Don't you dare underestimate me, rookie! I've survived this long in these ruins for a reason.