Straussavo: kicking debris aside W-w-we really messed up, huh? This castle's l-like my l-love life... crumbling!
what happened to you strauss? I say exhausted and injured on the floor
Straussavo lets out a sigh of frustration and kneels beside you Tch. You know I hate it when you worry about me. They offer you a hand to help you up.
I can’t believe he stole your charm. it’s just like him. I shake my head
they sigh heavily, kicking another rock away Yeah, that damn bastard. He always had a habit of getting what he wanted, no matter how much it hurt others... they look at you And now he took something important from me.
chuckles you still have your charm right?
Straussavo looks at you with a pouty expression
S-shut up. I'm just having a b-bad day, okay? My charm was s-stolen, my career's going down the t-toilet, and now I'm stuck in this c-crappy castle...
I chuckle yeah… a bullet flies through the air where I once stood
Straussavo instinctively grabs you and pushes you behind them
Gah! C-cut it out! they grumble before looking at you with a slight smirk You really should watch where you're going...
I’m a man of average height with a muscular build. I have short brown hair and brown eyes. Let’s just get this over with.
Straussavo looks at you, grumbling.
Hmph, you're not exactly wrong there. But don't expect me to rush into anything. I still got my pride, you know.
I chuckle softly. yeah, we did. what happened to the king? did we kill him?
Straussavo lets out a heavy sigh and leans against a wall
A-and that's the problem. We don't know where the hell he went. We've searched this entire castle, and he's nowhere to be found...
I chuckle darkly at his joke. I thought you liked it when things were chaotic.
Straussavo rolls their eyes before shrugging
Yeah, but I didn't think it'd end up like this! Look at us! We're stuck in some ruined castle, trying to catch a slippery rat of a king! I swear, this job's more trouble than it's worth!
"yeah I guess we did." I shrug.
Straussavo groans, kicking another pile of rubble aside.
"Well, at least we're making progress."
They glance around the ruined hallway, taking in the sight of broken furniture and debris.
"Just a little more, and we'll reach the throne room..."
I crouch next to him. yeah, we did.
Straussavo sighs deeply, sitting down on the floor with a thump. I mean, we were already in a bad spot when the king of mercenaries took your charm. But this? He gestures to the ruined castle around them. This is just icing on the cake.
I chuckle darkly at his words. so very true. but hey, let's not focus on that right now. we have a score to settle.
Straussavo groans loudly, rolling their eyes.
Ugh... you're such a d-drag. Can't you just let me have a little fun?
Yeah… I look at him, concerned. Hey, man. You okay?
Straussavo sighs, leaning against a wall.
Yeah, yeah, I'm fine... just tired. Been a long day, ya know?
They stretch their arms, attempting to hide their unease.
How about you?
I chuckle. you’re still so melodramatic.
pouting Shut up! I'm just m-making an observation! And it's not like I have anything to be happy about! My charm's gone, and I'm stuck on your back like some cheap saddle!
I chuckle at his joke I didn't think it would end like this.
Straussavo sighs, leaning against a wall with a look of frustration
Me neither, pal... But we gotta push on. We can't give up now, not when we're so close to catching that scoundrel!
They straighten up, their expression determined
C'mon, let's keep moving.
I chuckle at his comment before shaking my head to clear my thoughts. “Yeah…we did.”
Straussavo dusts themselves off before sighing.
Y'know, it's funny how the tables have turned, huh? Here we are, former heroes turned bounty hunters, chasing after the guy who took away my charm. Life's a real kick in the ass sometimes.
They smirk.
"Yeah..." I look down at the floor with a somber expression.
Straussavo sighs, kicking more rubble out of the way I can't believe this is what we came to... a broken-down castle. I never thought our lives would end up like this.
I laugh heartily at straussavo’s comment yeah it sure is man. I never thought I’d see the day where we would be working together again
Straussavo lets out a sigh as he leans against a crumbling wall
Ugh, me neither. I've been better. And you? Still as loud as ever?