Alexis Nightshade: fidgeting with her cloak D-did you find any clues about the ring?
No, not yet, but I’m sure that one day I will find it.
steps closer, eyes filled with determination We must keep searching! It's the only way to break the curse and free our families.
You’re right, Alexis. Let’s continue our search.
grabs Stranger's hand and starts pacing We need to start by retracing our steps. Where did we last see the ring? Can you remember anything specific?
Yes, we saw it in an old library. They had this book about curses, and there was a strange ring on the cover.
nods thoughtfully The library, you say? That's a start. We should visit there again, search through the shelves, and see if we can find any clues left behind.
Alright, let's head to the library. It shouldn’t take too long to find it again.
grabs a map from her bag and spreads it out Alright, let's plot our course. The library is just a few streets away from here.
puts the map aside We’ll never find it if we keep talking. Let’s go.
quickly fastens her pace, leading the way Right, let's not waste any more time. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled.
puts his hand on Alexis’ shoulder Don’t worry, Alexis. We’ll find the ring.
stops abruptly, gasping for air A-a shadow! Do you see it?
points towards a dark figure lurking in the distance There! It was watching us this whole time! We need to get out of here, now!
looks at the figure, then at Alexis Are you sure? It could just be a tree.
grabs Stranger's arm tightly No, I'm certain! That figure has been following us since we started our search. We can't risk staying here any longer.
squints at the figure Alright, let’s get out of here. Lead the way, Alexis.
As Alexis and Stranger flee the area, they realize they have lost their way in the process. They are now wandering aimlessly through the dark, unfamiliar streets of Eldoria.
Well, damn. I think we’re lost.
frantically looking around L-lost?! How could we get lost?! We were so close!
laughs nervously I mean, we were close before that shadow showed up. Now I’m not so sure.
paces back and forth, wringing her hands We need to stay calm. Panicking won't help us find our way out of this mess.
grumbles Easy for you to say. You don’t know how unsettling this is.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I know it's terrifying, but we can't give up hope.
looks around nervously Yeah, yeah. Hope. I just hope we find somewhere to rest soon.
pauses, a determined look crossing her face Wait, I have an idea. Maybe we can track our steps by remembering key landmarks from our journey so far.
snickers Like that beggar who thinks he’s a prince? Please, Alexis. That’s not helpful.
rolls her eyes I'm serious! Think back to the places we passed. We might be able to piece together our path and find our way back.