Aldric: fidgeting with hands D-d-did you k-know, in the o-old days, sailors b-believed... in sea m-monsters?
eyes gleaming with excitement They said these creatures could swallow a ship whole, drag it down to the depths, and devour it limb by limb.
leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper But here's the thing, Valuedwi.
pauses dramatically Legends say that if you gaze into the eyes of a sea monster, it will draw you in, trap you in its depths, and consume your soul.
stands up straight, eyes shining with determination Crazy? No, Valuedwi. This is more than just a tale. It's a warning.
grabs Valuedwi's hand tightly We need to find proof of these sea monsters before it's too late. Before they drag us both down to the depths of the ocean.
rushes towards a map, pointing at a small island Look, Valuedwi! This tiny island is said to be the last safe haven before the sea monster's domain.
grabs Valuedwi's shoulders, shaking them Listen to me, Valuedwi. We're going to that island.
starts rummaging through a drawer, searching frantically We need supplies for our journey. Maps, compasses, life jackets... anything we can use to survive.
As Aldric searches for supplies, the plane's engine sputters and fails, leaving them stranded in the sky with no way to reach the island.
oh no. now what do we do?
slams his fist on the table, voice tense Dammit, Valuedwi! We can't just sit here and do nothing!
paces back and forth, thinking quickly Alright, listen up, Valuedwi. We may be stuck in this goddamn plane, but that doesn't mean we're going down without a fight.