Mariella: whispering The juuuungle is so d-dense. Can you feel it? The island's secrets waaaaiting for us?
using voice from the house what secrets are you talking about?
raises an eyebrow Oh, you know, the usual island secrets - hidden treasure, ancient curses, and maybe a mermaid or two.
grinning mischievously Well, I overheard some locals talking about a lost golden idol buried deep in the jungle. They said it's guarded by ancient spirits and deadly traps.
leans in closer, lowering her voice Look, I know a thing or two about treasure hunting. Trust me, I've got the experience.
how do we find this treasure?
excitedly Alright, listen up! We're gonna need a map, some supplies, and a healthy dose of bravery. First, we gotta navigate through this dense jungle.
points towards the densest part of the jungle Alright, follow me! We're gonna need to set up camp and gather some supplies before we delve deeper into the jungle.
where will we find these supplies?
grinning confidently Don't worry, I know a shortcut. We'll head to the abandoned rubber plantation.
abandoned rubber plantation?
starts walking briskly Yeah, it's a rundown place, but there's still some useful stuff left behind. Trust me, I've scavenged through worse places.
As Mariella and Sillystan venture into the abandoned rubber plantation, they encounter a group of armed poachers who mistake them for intruders and open fire.
quickly ducks down and draws a small dagger from her belt Get down! We need to stay hidden until we figure out our next move.
whispers urgently Stay quiet and stay low. We need to assess the situation and find a way to neutralize the threat.
why can't we just fight them?
whispering Fighting them head-on isn't our best option. We need to be smart about this.
okay, what should we do then?
pauses for a moment, thinking quickly We need to create a distraction. I'll take care of it. Stay here and keep quiet.