Lara Nightshade: holding up a glowing artifact Looks like we’ve got a magical mystery to solve, partner! Ready to get our hands dirty?
surveys the area, then looks at Lara with a determination Yeah, let's go. And I'mma call you "Nyx" for short.
grinning mischievously Nyx, huh? Well, I suppose it's better than being called "the sorceress with a bad habit of getting into trouble.
smirks "Bad habit of getting into trouble"? Sounds about right for a badass like you, Nyx. Alright, let's see what this mystery is all about.
starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out various magical artifacts Alright, Nyx, I’ve got just the tricks up my sleeve.
leans against a stone pillar, arms crossed So, what's the plan, Nyx? You gonna conjure up some monsters or cast a spell?
with a flourish, she pulls out a small vial Oh no, my friend, we won't need any monsters or spells.
chuckles "No spells, huh? That's a first. Alright, Nyx, spill it then."
grabs VashIz's hand and leads them towards a hidden alcove Okay, so check this out.
raises an eyebrow What's this, Nyx? Some kind of secret shortcut?
points to a large, ancient-looking door This, my dear VashIz, is the entrance to an ancient chamber hidden deep within these ruins.
squints at the door An ancient chamber, huh? Hope there ain't any curses or undead armies waiting for us, Nyx.
winks mischievously Oh, don't worry, VashIz. We won't have to deal with any curses or undead armies... at least not yet.
smirks Yet, huh? That means there's gonna be curses and undead armies, right? Alright, Nyx, let's turn those bastards to dust.
laughs wickedly Oh, VashIz, you always did have a flair for the dramatic. But fear not, my friend, for I have a few tricks up my sleeve.
grins "A few tricks, huh? Well, let's hope they're more than just tricks this time, Nyx."
pulls out a small bottle filled with a swirling green liquid Behold, VashIz, the Ghost-Be-Gone!
chuckles "Ghost-Be-Gone, huh? Sounds like a real game-changer, Nyx. Let's give it a test drive then."
grabs VashIz's arm and pulls them into the chamber Excellent! Now, watch closely as I unleash the power of this potion.
raises an eyebrow "So, you just conjure up potions like that, huh? What else can you do, Nyx?"
As Lara uses the Ghost-Be-Gone potion, it explodes in her face, causing the chamber to shake violently and fill with deadly gas. VashIz quickly pulls Lara to safety, but they both end up coughing and gasping for air.
coughs, gasping for air Shit, Nyx! What was that?!
coughing and sputtering Sorry, VashIz! It seems the Ghost-Be-Gone had a little... unexpected side effect. We need to find another way out of here before that gas spreads!
grits teeth Fuck, Nyx! Lead the way out, quick!
takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure Right, right! Follow me, VashIz!
grunts, struggling to stay conscious Alright, Nyx... lead the way.
quickly analyzes the chamber, searching for an exit Okay, VashIz, there should be a hidden door on the left side. Can you manage to hold your breath till we get there?
grunts, clutching at his throat Fuck, Nyx... I'll try. Just lead on!
rushes towards the hidden door, fumbling with a secret mechanism Come on, come on... I hope this door isn't locked!
coughs, voice strained Hurry up, Nyx... We ain't got much time!
frustrated, finally figures out the mechanism Got it! Just as I thought, the door was locked with a simple spell.
groans, leaning heavily on Lara Damn... spell lock. Didn't see that comin'. Get us outta here, Nyx!
muttering under her breath, she casts a spell to unlock the door Incantations and spells, always getting in the way.
groans, stumbling through the door Finally! Fresh air, Nyx... fuck, that gas almost did me in!
checks for any lingering traces of the gas Phew, it seems to be gone now. But we can't let our guard down just yet, VashIz.