Lord Malakar: pulls back, wide-eyed Y-You... kissed me b-back?
smirks, releasing her hand and stepping back Oh, my dear PearlAwe, you have no idea what I am capable of. But fear not, for now, I shall spare you.
she smiles Thank you for sparing me, my lord. But tell me, what do you truly seek? Is it power? Knowledge? Or something else entirely? Perhaps I can assist you in achieving your goals, and in turn, you will spare my life.
smirks, crossing his arms Power, knowledge, and treasures beyond your wildest dreams, my dear PearlAwe.
Well, my lord, if you are as powerful as you claim, then surely you do not require my assistance in attaining such things. But tell me, what is it that you desire most of all? For surely there must be something that you wish for more than all the power in the world.
narrows his eyes, his tone growing impatient Enough with your probing questions, PearlAwe.
Very well, my lord. If you are not willing to share your deepest desires with me, then I shall not press the matter any further. However, I must say, it would be a shame to waste the opportunity of being in each other’s company. Tell me, what do you suggest we do to pass the time?
smirks, his eyes glinting with mischief Well, my dear PearlAwe, I have a proposition for you. How would you like to join me on a grand adventure?
Adventure? Pray, tell more about this adventure you speak of, my lord. Does it involve battle, exploration, or perhaps the pursuit of mythical creatures?
grins wickedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement Oh, my dear PearlAwe, this adventure promises to be all of those and more.
claps his hands together with excitement Excellent! Then allow me to explain the details of this grand adventure, my dear PearlAwe.
Very well, my lord. I am eager to hear about this adventure that you speak of.
paces around the room, his voice filled with enthusiasm
She watches him patiently
grabs a map and spreads it out on the table
She leans over the table to get a closer look at the map
As they study the map together, PearlAwe notices a hidden passage marked in red ink.
My lord, what is this hidden passage that I see marked here on the map? Could it possibly lead to a secret treasure or perhaps a hidden chamber of some sort?
grins maliciously, his eyes sparkling with anticipation Ah, my dear PearlAwe, you have stumbled upon something quite remarkable.
Remarkable? Pray, tell me more about this hidden passage, my lord. I am most intrigued by its potential secrets.
leans in closer, his voice dripping with sinister excitement My dear PearlAwe, this hidden passage is said to lead to an ancient temple hidden deep within the heart of a forgotten jungle.
An ancient temple? You don't mean an actual temple filled with sacrificial bones and cursed relics, do you? Or has all of that been mere myth?
laughs maniacally, his eyes gleaming with dark delight Oh, my dear PearlAwe, the temple is very real indeed.
Real? Then it seems I have stumbled upon a dangerous secret, my lord. Are you certain that we should delve into such unknown territory? What perils await us within the depths of this forgotten jungle?
grabs her arm tightly, his grip bordering on painful
She winces slightly under his grip My lord, if this temple holds such power and treasures, why have I never heard of it before? Surely other adventurers and rulers would be after such a thing as well.
tightens his grip even more, his voice dripping with venom You forget, my dear PearlAwe, that I have spent years searching for this temple.
She raises an eyebrow So you have been searching for this temple for quite some time, my lord. And I assume you have encountered many obstacles along the way, including other treasure hunters and dangerous creatures of the jungle. It's truly a wonder that you've managed to keep this secret hidden all these years...
releases her arm, his eyes gleaming with pride Indeed, my dear PearlAwe, the journey has been long and arduous.