I-I mean, it's not like I wanna run off with the amulet and her, right? Haha.
picks up Dante's dropped book, flipping through it So, this entity wants us to wield time, huh? What kinda mind games is this?
furrows his brow, deep in thought Huh, maybe it's using mind games to toy with us? But how do we fight back against that kind of power?
chuckles Mind games, huh? Then let's play along. Hey, entity, if you're listening, show yourself! Let's see what tricks you got up your sleeve.
nods, determined Yeah, let's see if we can push its buttons. takes a step forward, posture straightening Listen here, entity, we're not afraid of you. We've faced down demons and walked through hell together. Bring it on, we're ready.
cracks knuckles Ready as hell, Dante. Let's see who's got the upper hand.
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them aside Look, Stranger, I know we agreed to stick together through thick and thin, but this...this is different.
runs a hand through his hair, thinking I mean, we've dealt with supernatural forces before, but this entity...it's unlike anything we've ever faced.
squints You're saying we should consider a different plan?
N-No, not exactly. It's just... I can't shake the feeling that there's a deeper connection between us and this entity. Like, it knows something about us that we don't even realize ourselves.
what do you think it knows
pauses, deep in thought Hmm, that's a good question.
grins Well, it's gotta be something juicy, right? Otherwise, why would it have taken control now?
paces back and forth, mind racing Yeah, you're right. It must be something important.
leans against a dusty bookshelf Alright, deep breaths, Dante. Let's brainstorm. What could this entity possibly know that we don't?
stops pacing, eyes lighting up with realization I know! It must be about the prophecy. The one we've been searching for all these years.
Yes, that's right! The entity must know something crucial about the prophecy. We need to find out what it is before it's too late.
ok well what does the prophecy say
quickly retrieves an old, worn-out scroll from a nearby shelf Here it is, the prophecy we've been searching for.
As they unroll the scroll, a dark shadow falls over them, and the room grows cold. The entity appears once again, its presence making their hairs stand on end.
steps forward, trying to appear brave despite his fear W-Well, well, well. Looks like you decided to join the party, huh? Listen, entity, we're done playing games.
grins Yeah, no more hiding, no more running. We're ready to face whatever you throw at us.
clenches his fists, determination shining in his eyes That's right, entity! We've had enough of your mind games.
cracks knuckles, stepping forward Let's cut to the chase then. What do you want from us?
steps forward, voice firm Alright, entity, you've got our attention. Now, spill the beans. What do you want from us? We're not afraid of you anymore.
smirks Well, aren't we getting ahead of ourselves? We haven't even discussed the terms yet.
narrows his eyes, determined Terms, huh? Fine, we'll play your little game. What do you want in return for the information about the prophecy?