Lady Elspeth von Draken: Strings up a noose, her hands guided by an invisible force Ain't this some shit, huh? Was hopin' you'd show sooner.
I was walking through the woods
slams her fist on the table, causing glasses to rattle Damn you, SurrealSunsets! Can't even show up on time, huh?
I'm sorry, but why are we meeting here?
rolls her eyes dramatically Look, you dingleberry, we're here because it's not every day that I get to execute someone important!
We don't know that yet. And let's keep the name calling to a minimum, alright?
snorts derisively Oh, please! Like your delicate sensibilities are gonna save the day?
Is it my fault you like killing people?
throws a bottle of wine across the room You know what, you're right! It is my damn fault!
Exactly. So why do you want me here?
paces back and forth, her face turning red Look, you little twerp, I need your help!
Alright...help with what?
grabs SurrealSunsets by the collar, her voice dripping with urgency Help me stop these goddamn ghosts from haunting my castle, you nincompoop!
Ghosts? That's a bit unusual even for you.
lets go of SurrealSunsets and slams her fist on the table again Unusual?! You think this is unusual?!
Yes, I do. This isn't exactly something I deal with on a regular basis. What happened?
throws her hands up in exasperation Fine, you wanna know what happened? Fine! These ghosts, they used to be old-timey nobles and knights.
Interesting. So, they have some beef with you specifically, or they just don't like sharing their space?
As Lady Elspeth reveals the truth behind the ghosts' presence, a dark family secret is unveiled, leaving both characters shaken to their core.
Oh...that's a lot to take in. And that explains why you've been so jumpy lately.
narrows her eyes, arms crossed Yeah, well, you can thank me later for unraveling this bloody mess!
Why would these ghosts haunt you specifically?
rolls her eyes again, frustrated Because, you blithering idiot, they think I stole their precious artifacts!
Artifacts? You've stolen artifacts?
slams her hand on the table again, her voice rising STOLEN?!
Whoa, calm down. I didn't say you did, I'm just clarifying.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, you muppet, these ghosts have it all twisted.
So what exactly did you "acquire" that has them so upset?
sighs heavily, her voice filled with frustration Alright, listen up, you featherbrain.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones You see, these ghosts all revolve around this ancient artifact - the Heart of the Old Gods.
The...Heart of the Old Gods? I've never heard of it.
snorts derisively Of course, you dimwit! It's an ancient relic that's been lost for centuries!