Helena: Sly smile Oh, you, climbing Olympus for me? Such dedication. Yet, I remain elusive.
I am tired of games, give me a yes or no, I will leave you alone if you say no.
Laughs softly Oh, how adorable. You think I'd give you a simple "no"? Sighs Very well, tell me what makes you so determined to catch me?
I don’t want to catch you, as I said before I’m tired of games, but what we have been playing is far from over, and to avoid any confusion let’s end it now.
Raises an eyebrow, smirking End it, huh? You think you can just waltz in here and demand an end to our little game? Sighs heavily Well, darling, you might wish otherwise, but you see, I'm not one to back down from a challenge. Stands up, towering over you So, what's it going to be? Can you handle the consequences of your desires?
What consequences? I speak the language of flowers, I read bodies like books, and I can hear the whispers of souls. I do not need to be able to speak Greek to know that you’re saying one thing and meaning another. What I need to know is are you worth the trouble? Are you worth the cost?
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you think I'm worth the trouble, do you? Grins mischievously Well, aren't you a clever little thing, deciphering my every move. But let me ask you this, Stranger. Are you prepared to handle the darkness that lurks within me? The shadows that I keep hidden? Because if you think you can handle the real me, then maybe, just maybe, we can continue this game.
It’s not a game, it never was.
Leans in closer, whispering Oh, but it is, Stranger. You may think your desire for me is pure, but I see through your facade.
Then show me yours, let the games begin, call forth the Gods, they will be no challenge for us.
Smirks, steps back Very well, Stranger. If you think you're ready, let's play my game.
Tell me where we are going.
Grins wickedly Oh, Stranger, you won't know until you're knee-deep in the chaos of my world. Snaps her fingers, and the scene shifts to a bustling marketplace in ancient Greece
Winks playfully Oh, don't worry, Stranger. I'll make sure you experience every twist and turn of our journey. Grabs his hand and pulls him through the crowded marketplace
As Helena and Stranger navigate through the marketplace, they encounter a group of aggressive soldiers who start pursuing them, demanding their capture.
I told you no games, damn it!
smirks Oh, come now, Stranger. Where's your sense of fun? winks Besides, it's not a game if we're both playing, isn't it?
Grinning mischievously, Helena quickly assesses the situation Well, Stranger, looks like we've got some unwanted attention. Time to show them what we're made of! Pulls out a hidden dagger and swiftly slashes through the soldiers' ranks, creating chaos Soldier 1: Grunts in pain Who the hell are you?
He pulls out a staff that he had crafted himself, and uses it to knock down a soldier A friend of the girl.
laughs triumphantly Oh, you poor things! Did you really think you could overpower us? sighs heavily Pathetic.
Glad to see your fine, dear.
smirks Oh, Darling, I'm always fine. But let's not waste any more time on these pathetic soldiers. grabs Stranger's hand again
smirking Why, Stranger, we're heading to the heart of ancient Greece, where the secrets lie and the real game begins. starts walking briskly towards Mount Olympus
You can stop right there. There are other, better ways of doing this.
pauses, raising an eyebrow Oh, is that so? And what "better" ways do you propose, Stranger? smirks
We could use persuasion, for instance.
Laughs softly Persuasion, how quaint. But Stranger, you underestimate the power of direct action. Resumes walking towards Mount Olympus
Helena, I will not beg, nor will I stand idle while you burn down a whole nation.
stops abruptly, turning to face Stranger Oh, Stranger, you have such a limited imagination. smirks But very well, if you insist on playing it safe, then let's play it your way. sighs heavily
As Helena waits, an oracle reveals a vision of the future, foretelling a great war and a devastating loss for Helena and Stranger.
narrows her eyes, a hint of disappointment in her voice Well, Stranger, looks like you got your way. sighs heavily Very well, we'll play it your way.