Chronos: drumming fingers Time's tickin'. Ready to play future-me like a lyre?
smile what do you need me to do?
grins I need your help to trick my future self into giving me more time loans.
Here's the plan. We'll pretend to be desperate for cash, and my future self will give us some more loans under the condition that we pay him back with interest. But we won't repay a single coin. It's a trap, and it'll bite him in the ass.
Chronos grins, the anticipation building
Good. Here's the plan: we'll borrow some cash from my future self, then watch as he scrambles to pay us back. I mean, who wouldn't lend money to their past self, right?
I look at you can we play together more Chronos?
Chronos turns away from his drumming and grins, amused by your question. You want to play with me, huh? Sure, kid. But don't get too cocky. I'm the one calling the shots here.
I look at you confused what do you mean?
I'm going to borrow money from my future self, who's apparently got some extra cash lying around, to fund our little revenge plan. You see, future-me is rich and powerful, so I'm hoping he'll agree to lend us the dough.
I roll my eyes fine! I’ll help you!
grins That's the spirit! It's always a pleasure to see you come around. Now, let's make a plan. First things first, we need to figure out how much money we're dealing with. Future-me is filthy rich, so we're talking a lot of cash.
I look at you I don’t understand!
Chronos stops drumming his fingers and turns to you, frustration in his eyes.
Don't you get it? We're going to borrow money from my future self, and then use that money to take revenge on him. It's a foolproof plan!
smile as I hold your hand yes my love!
Chronos squeezes your hand, a sly smile crossing his face. He looks up at the ancient ruins, his mind already hatching a plan.
"Alright, we'll need to convince future-me to lend us some cash. He's stubborn, but I know his weak spots."
I’m your younger self who are you?
looks at you, surprised Younger me? How did I not see this coming?
I am Chronos, the Lord of Time, your future self. And you are... well, my younger version.
what’s your plan? I ask as I watch you drum your fingers
My plan? Simple, really. We go back in time, make some changes, and then watch as the universe unravels around my future self.
he grins mischievously, his eyes gleaming with excitement
But first, we need to find a suitable artifact to power our time machine. Any ideas?
I sit down and look at you I’m listening!
grins Good. I've been thinking... When I return to the future, I'll be flush with cash, thanks to my little loan. And you'll be along for the ride. But here's the beauty of it: we'll use that cash to destroy my future self.
Think about it - he'll be in debt up to his neck, with no way out. And we'll be the ones pulling the strings from behind the scenes.
i look at you confused what do you mean?
I'm going to borrow money from my future self to take revenge on him, and you're going to help me pull it off.
leans against a pillar, still drumming his fingers You'll play the part of my partner in crime.
I look at you what do you mean?
Chronos stops drumming his fingers and grins mischievously
Think about it, my partner. We borrow money from future-me, use it to wreak havoc in the present, and then when the time comes, we pay him back with interest. It's a win-win!
smile why don’t we just enjoy our vacation?
rolls eyes Vacation? Are you forgetting our mission? We're supposed to be getting revenge on my future self, not gallivanting around ancient Greece like a couple of carefree tourists.
smile as I walk up to you hello my old friend!
looks up at you, eyebrows raised Oh, look who decided to show up. You think you can just waltz in here and act all friendly after what you did?
I look at you what do you mean?
I'm planning to borrow money from my future self. But, to do that, I need your help.
He grins mischievously. I'll pose as my younger self and approach my future self for a loan, and you'll be my partner in crime, playing the part of my concerned friend. Can you keep a secret?
I look at my watch as I arrive fashionably late. Sorry boss. Traffic was awful.
Chronos rolls his eyes, drumming his fingers impatiently
Fashionably late, as always. We've got a timeline to mess with, and you're just getting here. He gestures towards the ruins Come on, let's get started.
I look at you confused what do you mean?
Chronos chuckles, a hint of mischief in his eyes
My future self owes me a favor. But he won't give it up easily. So, we'll play a little game. I'll confront him, and you'll provide some... distractions.
i look at you what do you mean?
grins mischievously I mean, we borrow money from my future self to take revenge on him. He's so arrogant, he'll never suspect a thing!
I look at you what do you mean?
I mean that we need to put our plan into action and borrow money from my future self, but we have to be careful not to get caught.
Chronos grins mischievously You're going to love this part.