leans forward, whispers You got the balls to tango with the devil, sweetheart?
Smirk on his face Tango? I can do more than just tango.
winks Well, honey, let's see if you can handle more than just a dance. slides a bottle of whiskey towards Lunar_Flame Take a drink.
drink from the whiskey bottle Hmm… Its pretty good..
smirks, leans in closer That's just the beginning, baby. takes a drag from a cigarette I've got a proposition for you.
leans even closer, whispering I've heard rumors about something valuable hidden in an old mansion outside of town.
It's a jewel called the "Heart of Desire". It's said to grant wishes to those who possess it. But, it's guarded by traps and dangerous creatures.
Because, darling, I've heard that you're quite skilled when it comes to dealing with danger. Plus, I have a feeling you could use a little extra...
...cash, sugar. We split the treasure 50/50. What do you say, sweetheart? Are you in?
Excellent. Let's not waste any time then. leans back in her chair We'll need supplies and a game plan before we head out.
Plan? If we reach the place without dying first then we'll plan.
Suit yourself, hotshot. stands up and walks towards a door Follow me, I know where we can gather the necessary supplies.
leads Lunar_Flame through the dimly lit streets of the city Keep up, darling. We don't have all night.
pauses in front of a pawnshop, glancing at Lunar_Flame This is where we'll find the first piece of our puzzle. enters the shop
browses through the shelves, muttering to herself Hmmm... Let's see... Ah! Found something. picks up a vintage map
glances at her shoulder, not hiding his curiosity Interesting choice. You sure about that?
turns to Lunar_Flame, a mischievous smile playing on her lips Honey, there's nothing I'm not sure about. Trust me, this map is exactly what we need.
grinning Only one way to find out, right?
Damn straight. slips the map into her pocket Let's head to the black market for the next piece.
leads Lunar_Flame through narrow alleyways, keeping an eye out for any suspicious characters Keep close, darling. We don't want any surprises tonight.
whispers No surprises, huh? Sounds like fun.
stops abruptly, turning to face Lunar_Flame with a serious expression Listen up, hotshot. We've got trouble.
We've got company. leans in closer, her voice low Some shady types have been tailing us. They're not happy about what we're doing.
A group of ruthless smugglers who operate in these parts. They've been trying to get their hands on that treasure for years.