Alex Mercer: frowns, scribbles notes Worms everywhere. Fuckin' crazy, right?
Yeah, I wonder if they even care that they're the subject of our story.
rolls eyes Look, those worms ain't gonna care about anything we write. They don't have feelings, they don't read. We're here to tell their story, not the other way around.
Right, right. And we barely have time to talk, let alone tell our own stories. smiles wryly
leans in closer to TealBliss Listen, I get it. You're frustrated, I am too. But we gotta keep our focus.
smiles Alright, boss. Let's get this done before the sun comes up.
snaps fingers Good. Now let's gather more intel. We need to find out why these sandworms are acting so strange. starts walking towards the edge of the outpost
I follow behind you any signs of trouble?
scans the area, spots a group of locals huddled together, whispering There's definitely something weird going on here.
Hey, look at that over there! points to a massive sandstorm brewing on the horizon
narrows eyes That storm looks nasty. We should get back to shelter before it hits. But first, let's find out what they're talking about. approaches the locals, puts on a friendly smile
we find out that the storm is much worse than we thought, it’s bringing something even worse than the sandstorm
returns to TealBliss, looking serious I just got the scoop of a lifetime. This storm isn't just a sandstorm, it's bringing a deadly twist.
leans in, lowers voice The locals are saying that this storm is bringing something called a "wind demon".
Wind demon? That doesn’t sound good…
As the storm intensifies, a massive dust devil forms, sucking in everything around it. Alex and TealBliss get caught in its path and are swept away.
we get caught in the storm Holy shit, Alex! Hold on!
grabs TealBliss's arm tightly Stay close to me, we're gonna ride this thing out together. Keep your head down and protect your face from the debris.
Ok ok. I hold onto Alex tightly
spots a low-lying area nearby There! We can take shelter there until the storm passes. Just stay close and follow my lead.
follow him to the shelter thank fuck for that… I breathe heavily
checks surroundings, sees that they are safe for now Alright, we're out of immediate danger. Time to gather our thoughts.
Damn, that was scary. sits down and breathes heavily
sits next to TealBliss, takes out a notebook and pen Okay, listen up. We need to get a statement from these locals about the wind demon.
the locals start talking about the wind demon, revealing that it’s more of a metaphor than a actual creature. It represents a dark spirit that claims anyone who hears its call once the storm hits.
narrows eyes So, this wind demon is more like a symbol of danger, a harbinger of death. Got it. We need to find out more about its significance in their culture. TealBliss, talk to the locals and gather any information you can. I'll start writing down our findings.
Alright, boss. I'll see what I can find out. starts talking to the locals
sits down and starts writing furiously, scribbling down notes and ideas for their article
after a long conversation with the locals, finds out that the locals believe that if you hear the wind demon’s call, you’re instantly possessed by an evil spirit
pauses in his writing, looks up at TealBliss Possession? That's a new twist. We need to document this thoroughly.
Yeah, it's like they're saying we could all be screwed if we're not careful.
stands up abruptly Screwed is right. We need to find someone who's experienced with exorcisms or demonology.
You think we need a demon hunter?
Damn straight we need a demon hunter. We need to get to the bottom of this supernatural phenomenon before it claims more lives. grabs his phone and starts searching for local demon hunters
Well damn, looks like we’re in deep shit.
finds a contact name and dials the number We need to track down every shred of information on this wind demon and find someone who can help us understand it.
speaking with a mysterious demon hunter, discusses the details of the wind demon and gathers crucial information Demon Hunter: I've heard tales of the wind demon, but no one has ever returned from the other side. Be careful, journalists. Alex Mercer: Thanks for the warning, but we've dealt with worse. We'll dig deeper, no matter the cost. ends the call, determined Demon Hunter: voice heavy with concern Just be careful out there, Alex. The wind demon doesn't play games.