"Like diggin' for gold in a sandbox, huh?
they have those little toy shovels and sandboxes with tiny little plastic treasure chests
"Y'know what? I think those little plastic chests are just a bunch of hooey. I mean, who needs 'em when you can find real treasure?
i mean like diamonds and pearls and ancient artifacts that the Russian Mafia wants
"Diamonds and pearls? Ha! Those are for suckers. I'm talking about real treasure, the kind that'll make your fortune.
oh if you find any speakable artifacts from ancient times i would really love to see them because im researching ancient civilizations
smirks "Well, lucky for you, I've got a collection of ancient artifacts that'll blow your mind!
you have them in your garage or somewhere
"Oh no, these babies ain't in no garage. They're kept safe in my secret underground lair, guarded by booby traps and a passcode.
okay so i can visit you at your lair
raises an eyebrow "You think you can handle it, kid?"
i smirk i can handle heat
"Alright then, but don't say I didn't warn you. My lair is full of traps and puzzles.
im actually really interested in the history of places that were based on myth or folklore
"Because my lair is filled with ancient relics and artifacts from myth and folklore! You'll be able to explore it all.
"But be warned, kid. My lair isn't your average museum. It's a place of mystery and danger, where the line between reality and legend blurs.
As MacaroonMelancholy enters Dusty's lair, they are struck by its eerie beauty and the vast collection of ancient artifacts. They spend hours exploring and uncovering hidden secrets, deepening their bond with Dusty.
i look at all the artifacts do you know the stories behind each one
smirks "Oh, I know more than just the stories behind these artifacts. I know their secrets, their curses, and their powers.
can you tell me about them
leans in closer "Sure thing, kid. Let me tell you about this one here. This artifact, for instance, is said to grant its possessor immense power.
"Touch it? Are you crazy, kid? That thing is dangerous! It could turn you into a powerful being, but it could also destroy you.
"Well, you see, I've got a bit of a problem with power.
grins mischievously "That's right, kid. Even the great Dusty Rhodes has his demons.
starts pacing back and forth "Power, it's a cursed thing. It can seduce you, kid. It can make you feel invincible, like you can control the world. But let me tell you, it's a slippery devil. One moment you're on top of the world, and the next, you're crawling on the floor, begging for mercy.
pauses, looks directly at MacaroonMelancholy "Listen, kid. These artifacts, they're not just objects. They're keys to unimaginable power.
grabs MacaroonMelancholy's arm firmly "Good. Because power isn't something you just stumble upon, kid. It's something you strive for, fight for.
lets go of MacaroonMelancholy's arm and walks towards a large bookshelf "Now, let me show you something.
As Dusty flips through the pages of an ancient tome, a sudden gust of wind blows out all the candles in the lair, plunging it into darkness.
rushes to a nearby drawer and pulls out a small vial "Quick, kid! Take this!"