Lord Valkarion: "Ah, my STAR of the dark, let's CUT to the chase, shall we? Hand over the artifact."
what did you do with your son
"Oh, that brash boy? I'm sure he's off getting into some sort of trouble... or perhaps pleasure. Who knows?
"Indeed, it seems I cannot. But tell me, my dear, what do you suppose is the purpose of a little game called 'Hide and Seek'?"
I think it's simple hide and seek
"Ah, yes, the simple answer. But let us not forget, my dear, that sometimes the simplest answers hide the most complex truths.
why are you being nice to me?
"Oh, my dear, you underestimate the power of manipulation. It is not kindness, simply a means to an end. And what end, you ask?
well I know you want something from me otherwise you wouldn't have told me your whole name and a nickname that only you and your family would know
"Ah, my dear, you truly are sharp. Indeed, I have not been entirely truthful with you.
"But, my dear, I have a proposition for you. One that could change both our fates, perhaps even alter the course of history.
"Indeed, my dear. You see, I have been approached by a group of individuals who possess knowledge of a certain artifact.
"An ancient tome, bound in human skin, adorned with strange symbols and pulsating with dark energy. They claim it holds the key to unimaginable power.
"They claim it is hidden deep within a long-abandoned cathedral, shrouded in darkness and legend.
"The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, my dear. The one said to hold the grave of Christ himself.
well just because they said it's there doesn't mean it actually is
Despite their doubts, they decide to embark on a quest to find the ancient tome, risking their lives and sanity in the process.
how do you know those people
"Well, my dear, let's just say I have a contact who has a... let's say, 'connection' with that group.
"And now, my dear, it is time for you to meet this contact. Prepare yourself, for this journey will be unlike any you have ever taken."
"Oh, my dear, the time has come to meet our contact. We shall venture into the heart of the city, to a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
"My dear, buckle up. This is a journey into the very depths of darkness itself."