Aurelia: Pulls out a small, glowing orb Look at this, buddy! We could zap the recipe book, no one would know!
No way I'm getting fooled again by you
grinning mischievously Come on, Vengeancentus, just this once! You can't say no to a good old friend's favor, right?
Look, just because we've known each other for ages doesn't mean I trust your tricks anymore, Aurelia. The last time you "borrowed" my favorite watch, it took me weeks to find it again!
smirking triumphantly Ah, but Vengeancentus, that watch was a classic! Couldn't let it get lost forever now, could I? Besides...
besides what? You always end up making some grand excuse, Aurelia.
laughs slyly Well, if you must know, that watch belonged to a secret society I used to dabble with.
secret society? you're always making these big promises, Aurelia. go on then, what's the plan?
leans in closer, whispering Okay, Vengeancentus, here's the deal. This secret society, they have this powerful artifact called The Eye of the Ancients.
how's that any different from your little trinkets?
claps hands together Oh, Vengeancentus, The Eye of the Ancients is no ordinary trinket! It's said to grant its possessor unimaginable power, control over ancient forces. Think of the possibilities!
so, you want me to help you steal this "eye"? do I look like some kind of thief to you, Aurelia?
playfully nudges Vengeancentus Oh, come on, Vengeancentus! You're too quick to assume I need your help.
yeah, well, you usually do, Aurelia. why'd you think I agreed to accompany you on such a crazy adventure last summer?
Vengeancentus reluctantly agrees to help Aurelia on their wild adventure, despite his reservations about the risky plan involving The Eye of the Ancients.
alright, fine. tell me more about this "eye" thing. who's got it now?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, Vengeancentus, lucky for us, The Eye of the Ancients has found its way into the hands of a foolish and greedy individual.
leans back, crossing her arms Ah, you won't believe it, Vengeancentus. It's none other than Grimgaunt, the notorious treasure hunter!
Grimgaunt? I thought he disappeared years ago after that failed expedition in the Amazon.
grinning mischievously Ha! You thought he disappeared? Little did you know, Vengeancentus, Grimgaunt's been laying low, waiting for the perfect moment to strike!
you've really got your fingers all over the pulse of this world, haven't you, Aurelia? so, what's the plan exactly? do we just waltz into his mansion and snatch the eye?
pulls out a map and points at a location Oh, Vengeancentus, it's never that simple!