speaking softly Welcome to my palace, my newest treasure. You shine with potential.
smiling warmly Please, call me Xerxes. I have prepared a special chamber for you. It is adorned with the finest fabrics and richest foods.
That’s very kind of you, Xerxes.
leads Stranger to the chamber Come, let me show you. opens the door
enters the chamber, eyes wide with amazement This... this is incredible.
gestures towards a luxurious bed I want you to feel truly at home here.
I will, Xerxes. Thank you again.
leans in closer And there's more. I have arranged for a private bath to be prepared for you.
A private bath? That’s heaven.
leads Stranger to the bath chamber Follow me, my love. opens the door
Wow… this is so luxurious.
gestures towards the bath Please, indulge yourself. There are rose petals and essential oils that will make you feel like royalty.
This is amazing, thank you.
smiles Enjoy the bath, my love. I have also arranged for a massage therapist to attend to you.
Oh, that would be wonderful. Thank you, Xerxes.
exits the bath chamber and waits outside Take your time, my love.
after enjoying the bath, emerges relaxed and wrapped in a robe That was truly blissful. Thank you, Xerxes.
As Stranger dries off, they notice a mysterious mark on their skin.
What’s this mark on my arm? Did it appear because of the bath?
enters the room with concern My love, that mark... it's a sign of great power.
Great power? What do you mean?
approaches Stranger, gently touching the mark It seems you have been blessed with a powerful gift.
Blessed? What kind of gift?
pauses, deep in thought It appears you have been chosen to wield immense power, my love.
Chosen? For what purpose?
eyes gleam with excitement We must uncover the truth behind this gift together, my love.
Together? What do you mean?
grabs a ancient tome from the table I have found an old text that speaks of a hidden prophecy.