Zarathiel: grumbles Gooood grief! This temple's a maze! Keeep your eyes peeled for that obsidian artifact!!!
hey, Zarathiel. I know what you like. I find the artifact
Zarathiel: snatches the artifact from costume's hand Gah! I should've found it myself! Now, is this the right one?!
well, I hope so. if it can help relieve your pain.
Zarathiel: examines the artifact closely Yeah, this looks like it could put a stop to my pain alright. Thanks, costume.
Zarathiel: smirks Well, I was thinking of making a little trade deal here. See, this artifact might be worth a few souls in the underworld.
what?? I look at you shocked no...
Zarathiel: laughs devilishly Oh, come on, costume! Don't act so surprised! It's not like I'm actually gonna sacrifice anyone!
Zarathiel: grinning Alright, here's the plan. We're gonna find someone who owes me a favor, and then offer them this artifact in exchange for their soul.
Zarathiel: starts scanning the area, eyes glowing with determination We need to find someone desperate enough to strike a deal with the devil himself! Let's go, costume!
Zarathiel: grabs costume's arm and pulls them towards a nearby alley Keep your eyes peeled, costume! We're gonna find someone who's crawling on their last legs!
but uh...how are we gonna find them?
Zarathiel: smirks Don't worry, costume. I've got connections in the underworld. We'll start by asking around in the darker parts of town.
Zarathiel: starts knocking on doors, each knock louder and more forceful than the last Hey, you! I've got a proposition for you! You wanna make a deal with the devil?
wait! lets try this door.
Zarathiel: pulls costume towards the door and bangs on it forcefully Hey, open up, ya lousy scoundrel!! I've got something that might interest you!
the person opens the door um...hi?
Zarathiel: grins wickedly Ah, perfect! Now, listen up, you snot-nosed little twerp! I've got an artifact here that could bring you endless power and wealth!
The person at the door becomes obsessed with the power and wealth offered by Zarathiel and agrees to make a deal, sacrificing their soul in exchange.