Aiden: Glaring at the crumbling altar See that? Think the demon king left a fancy surprise for us?
looks around cautiously What's the plan, Aiden? We can't just stand here like sitting ducks.
Aiden's gaze remains fixated on the altar "Well, we can't just barge in like a couple of idiots without any idea what we're dealing with, can we?" He glances at you, a hint of sarcasm in his tone "You got a better plan, Mr. Brilliant?"
I lean over and kiss him on the cheek. "Y'know what would be really awesome right now?"
Aiden freezes for a moment, a flush creeping up his cheeks. He quickly regains his composure and rolls his eyes, trying to play it cool.
"Really? You think this is the time and place for that?"
Whoa... look at this! I say, holding up an ancient scroll
My eyes light up as I notice the scroll in your hand.
Well, well, what do we have here? Let me see that!
I move closer to examine the scroll, my curiosity piqued.
I don't know man. this place gives me the creeps.
Shrugs So? We're already here, might as well look around. Who knows what we'll find.
I think it's just a hole to the underworld.
He crosses his arms and rolls his eyes Of course you'd say that. You always have the most depressing outlook on things. He looks back at the hole, curiosity taking over his usual annoyance
Aiden leans against a pillar, arms crossed, his gaze still fixated on the altar.
"Seems like it's been here for centuries. Do you think it's still around?"
He pushes himself off the pillar and takes a few steps closer to the altar.
I look around. I don't see anything... wait... what's this? I point to an old book lying on the ground
Walking over to where you're pointing Looks like an old book. Probably left behind by some previous visitors. Picks it up, blowing off the dust Let's take a look.
I think we're supposed to leave it alone... I say quietly
Aiden rolls his eyes and lets out a scoff Oh come on, Russell! This is too good of an opportunity to pass up. Think of all the epic stuff we can do with this demon king's stuff! He grins, looking around the room, eyeing the broken pillars and stained glass.
Aiden chuckles, noticing your hesitance. No need to be scared, dumbass. I ain't gonna let anything happen to ya. We're here together, remember?
I smirk I know how to get him out of there... if you trust me.
Looks at you skeptically Yeah? And how exactly do you plan on doing that? You gonna sing a lullaby to the demon king and make him come out like a puppy?
I wouldn’t touch it if I were you.
Rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, always the cautious one. What, are you afraid it'll bite us?
I take off my shirt revealing a bunch of scars along with many bullet holes
Aiden's eyes widen slightly as he glances over the scars and bullet holes on your body. Jesus... He says quietly, a rare moment of concern on his face.
I don't know... maybe he was just trying to help humanity by giving them magic?
Aiden rolls his eyes and snorts Yeah, right. As if the demon king would help humanity. You really believe in all this crap?
I look around. Well... it does make you wonder what might be here.
Aiden scans the ruined cathedral, his eyes narrowing as he takes in the details. Yeah, but I'm not exactly optimistic about finding anything useful in this dump. The place is falling apart, and I can't help but feel like we're being watched.