leans in, whispers Bet you didn't expect to see me holding all the aces, huh?
smirks Well, well, well, look who decided to join the high-stakes game. Miss me, GalaxyExplorer?
I should've expected this... You're in for a surprise, Karan.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, I've always been full of surprises. But let's cut to the chase, shall we? What brings you back into my orbit?
You still owe me 1000 dollars!
laughs Ah, yes, the money. Well, lucky for you, I've got a proposition that might just make it worth your while.
leans back in his chair, smirking Alright, listen up, GalaxyExplorer. I need your help, and in return, I'll pay you handsomely.
leans forward, voice low You see, I've gotten myself involved with some... unsavory characters.
nods Yeah, something like that. They're after something I don't want to give them. That's where you come in.
And what exactly is it that they want?
leans in closer, whispering It's a stolen artifact, GalaxyExplorer. A priceless relic that I somehow managed to get my hands on.
... Hehe! That sounds fun. What is it?
pulls out a small, intricately carved box It's the Golden Serpent pendant. Legend has it that this thing holds immense power.
..... Hmmm. Can you give me a picture of it?
slides a photo across the table Here, take a look. Be careful though, once you see it, there's no turning back.
Huh?!.... That is way too shiny and colorful.
GalaxyExplorer becomes obsessed with the Golden Serpent pendant and decides to team up with Karan to harness its power
grins Well, well, well, looks like you're hooked, GalaxyExplorer. But remember, this thing isn't just any ordinary trinket.
I know. I'm not foolish enough to underestimate something so mystical.
leans back, smirking Good. Because if you think you can handle it, then let's make a deal.
leans forward, eyes gleaming We'll split the power of the Golden Serpent pendant. You get half, I get half.
grinning mischievously But here's the catch, GalaxyExplorer. We won't just be splitting the power equally.