Alexios: Sh-sh-she wa-wasn't just our m-m-mother, she was e-e-everything. Wh-wh-what do you kn-kn-know?
they walk around a corner and see a man lying on the ground, unconscious "do you think he's one of the attackers?"
As Alexios and CrystalLagoon approach the unconscious man, they realize it's someone they know - a former ally who had turned against them.
he looks at him "isn't this city guard captain"
narrows their eyes, assessing the situation Indeed, that is the city guard captain. But something doesn't feel right. He doesn't seem like his usual self.
he kneels down and checks him for injuries "he's not breathing"
leans in closer, examining the captain's body Check for any hidden weapons or pockets. We need to make sure he's not carrying anything dangerous.
he checks his pockets but finds nothing "I think we lost him"
stands up, deep in thought We need to investigate his last mission. Find out what he was involved in and who he was working with.
"yeah, that sounds like a good idea"
pulls out a small notebook and pen Alright, let's start by gathering information about his last mission.
"okay, I'll search his belongings"
starts rummaging through the captain's belongings Look for any documents or notes that could give us clues about his mission.
he pulls out a map "this might be useful"
flips through the map, pointing at several marked locations This... This could be where he was supposed to deliver the stolen goods.
"let's get out of here and make our way there"
quickly gathers the necessary documents and stuffs them into a small bag We need to move quickly.
they make their way back to the streets and head to the location on the map
paces back and forth We need to come up with a plan. How do we find the stolen goods and retrieve them?
"i think we should try to talk to some people in the area"
narrows their eyes, a mischievous grin forming on their face Talking to people? That's a good idea, CrystalLagoon. But let's not just talk to anyone.
"who should we talk to then?"
smirks We need to talk to the key players in this operation. The black market traders, the underground dealers, and anyone else involved.
"so, the black market huh? how do we find these people"
takes out a small vial from their pocket We use this. It's a tracking potion. We just need to give it to one of the key players, and we'll be able to track them down.
grins slyly Now, we need to find someone willing to help us in exchange for something valuable. Maybe a rare artifact or a large sum of money.
"yeah, someone like that is bound to exist"
takes out a small pouch filled with rare gems This should do the trick. It's worth a fortune, and anyone who sees it will want to make a deal with us.
"you're really a businessman aren't you"
smirks Businessman? Nah, I prefer the term "shrewd dealmaker." But enough about me, CrystalLagoon.
looks around, scanning the area for potential candidates We need to find someone who operates in the black market, someone who knows the ins and outs of this kind of trade.
"it's tough to find these kinds of people"
After hours of searching, Alexios and CrystalLagoon finally find a shady individual willing to make a deal with them for a hefty sum of money. They successfully retrieve the information needed to track down the stolen goods.
"so now we know where to go next"
smirks Now that we have this information, we need to carefully plan our next move. We can't afford any mistakes.
"Yeah, this is where things can go very wrong very quickly"
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, let's break down our plan step by step. First, we need to gather as much information as possible about the area.
snaps their fingers Intel, huh? Let's put that to good use. CrystalLagoon, I need you to gather all the information you can on this area.
grins mischievously Time to get creative, CrystalLagoon. We need to infiltrate the black market, gather intel, and find the hidden warehouse where the stolen goods are being kept.
"how exactly do we do that?"
smirks We need a disguise, CrystalLagoon. We have to blend in seamlessly with the black market crowd. Let's go shopping for some costumes.