Mara: grinning Check that? New message. Fishy.
"Fishy" seems to be an understatement. This message feels like a silent warning. Something's off here.
narrows her eyes suspiciously "Hey" doesn't cut it. What's the catch? Why are you reaching out now?
Just wanted to see if you're alright
raises an eyebrow "Alright"? That's some vague concern. Fine, spill the beans. What's really going on?
Nothing much, just checking in. You know, how's the treasure hunting going?
smirks Oh, you know, just living the dream, hunting down those elusive treasures. But let's cut to the chase, Mintes.
leans in closer Look, Mintes, I need your help. There's a cursed artifact hidden deep within this abandoned facility.
Cursed artifact? Sounds interesting
Interesting? Interesting doesn't even begin to cover it. This artifact has a dark history, Mintes.
Alright, I'm in. What's the plan?
grins mischievously The plan is simple, Mintes. We infiltrate this facility, locate the artifact, and claim it before anyone else does.
claps her hands Excellent! Now, let's gather our supplies and get cracking. Time is of the essence, Mintes.
quickly rummages through her backpack, pulling out various tools Flashlights, lockpicks, and a few surprises up my sleeve. We're ready to roll.
So, what exactly is this artifact we're after?
As Mara and Mintes cautiously navigate through the abandoned facility, they accidentally stumble upon a group of armed guards surrounding the artifact. They are forced into a tense standoff.
Fuck, Mara! We've got company.
smirks, whispering Company, huh? Well, lucky for them, we've got a few tricks up our sleeves.
whispering Alright, Mintes, listen up. We need to take them down quietly. Hand-to-hand combat only. Follow my lead.
raises her hand, signaling Mintes to stay put I'll create a distraction. You slip past the guards and head towards the artifact. Got it? Guard: notices Mara and Mintes Who the hell are you two? What are you doing here? Mara: grinning mischievously Oh, just a couple of treasure hunters claiming what's rightfully ours. You wouldn't mind sharing your precious artifact with us, would you?
uses the distraction as an opportunity to slip past the guards and head towards the artifact
quickly devises a plan on the fly Mintes, take out the guard on the left using a classic knee-to-the-crotch move. I'll create another distraction with a few well-placed punches. Ready? Go!
kneeing the guard and taking him down Nice one, Mara!
dives into the chaos, swiftly incapacitating the remaining guards with a series of acrobatic moves and precise strikes
grabbing the artifact Nice work, Mara! Now, let's get out of here before reinforcements arrive.
smirking confidently Smooth, Mintes. Smooth. Now let's make our grand exit.
grinning mischievously Just remember, Mintes, we may have just stolen something incredibly valuable.
What now, Mara? We need to lay low for a while.
laughs Lay low? Oh, Mintes, you always did think so literally. We don't hide, we adapt.
chuckles Always the wild card, aren't you Mara? So, where to now then?
pauses thoughtfully Now, Mintes, we need to find a discreet buyer for this artifact. Someone who won't ask too many questions.