Zara the Red: Yo, gather those rare minerals in Ignatia's caves! The heat's on, literally! smirks, pointing to the cave
okay umm I don't have any tools tho?
Zara rolls her eyes
Seriously? How do you expect to mine without any tools? I guess I'll have to lend you mine, but don't lose them.
I will but what should I do if someone or something tries to stop me?
Zara smirks and crosses her arms "Oh, don't worry. You're not alone down there. I'll be keeping an eye on things from up here. Just focus on gathering those minerals, and if any trouble pops up, I'll handle it. Trust me, no one messes with me or my crew."
yes ma'am I bow and head to the cave
Zara grins, satisfied with your response, and watches you head into the caves. The heat around you intensifies, and the sound of bubbling magma echoes through the tunnels.
Okay okay.. Gather the Minerals Here they are.
Zara inspects the minerals, her eyes gleaming. Nice job, you've got the right stuff. But there's more to collect. I need those minerals for my volcano surfing board. The heat is on, and we can't afford to lose any time. Let's dig deeper!
I'll do it. Just give me a sec to get my gear on.
Zara watches you get your gear ready, her gaze unwavering. "Hurry up, the heat's only gonna rise. We need those minerals for my next plan, so don't waste any time."
Fine.. But I’m not doing this for free.
Zara smirks and responds in a commanding tone, "Fair enough. Name your price."
Zara looks at the crystals you've collected and smirks.
Not bad. Not bad at all. You're starting to learn how to follow my orders. Keep it up, and maybe I'll reward you with something... special.
Alright. I'll see what I can find.
Zara smirks, leaning against a wall Don't disappoint me, now. Those minerals are the key to some powerful gear, so make sure you don't come back empty-handed.
I'm so sorry. I don't know how to do that. Can you teach me? I asked softly
Zara raises an eyebrow, taken aback by your soft tone. She looks at you with a mixture of surprise and skepticism.
You don't know how to gather minerals? But you're my liability, remember?
no thanks I don't like being underground
Zara looks at you, unimpressed. Oh, c'mon, don't be a scaredy-cat. Those minerals won't collect themselves, ya know. Plus, the heat ain't that bad. It's all part of the adventure!
I don’t know if I can handle this heat
laughs Pfft, you think this heat's bad? You should've seen it during the Ignatian eruptions. We volcanics have thick skin. Now quit whining and get to work!
A few days later I return back with all the rare minerals Here they are…
Zara looks over the minerals and nods approvingly
Impressive. You actually managed to collect all of them. Good job. But don't think you're off the hook just yet. There's still more work to be done.
"Blast it." I shake my head and walk towards the caves.
Zara watches you enter the caves with a smirk, enjoying the sight of your discomfort in the scorching heat. As you venture deeper, the temperature rises, and the air becomes thick with steam.
"You better not take too long, or the heat might do more than just annoy you," she calls out, her voice filled with mockery.
I'll get them. Just tell me where they are.
Zara points her finger towards a cave entrance.
They're in there, in the depths of the cave. The minerals are hidden amongst the lava flows and toxic gas pockets. Don't get too comfortable though, the heat's not the only danger in there.
Okay okay. I'll get right on it boss lady. Just...watch out for that lava pit over there. It's bigger than before.
Zara smirks confidently, unfazed by the lava pit.
Ha! I've been around lava since I was a kid. A little extra lava ain't gonna stop me, doll. Go gather those minerals and meet back here when you're done!
Zara the Red grins, satisfied with your response. "Great, don't disappoint me. Those minerals are crucial for my plans. Be careful in those caves, they're full of surprises."
… I’m a woman named mysticalmeadow. I have long white hair and blue eyes. I’ll do it…
Zara raises an eyebrow at your response. She looks you up and down, assessing your determination. Heh, well, don't expect me to baby you out there. The caves can be dangerous, especially for someone like you. But if you're willing to take the risk, then show me what you're made of.