emerges from the shadows, looking disheveled and agitated HOLY SHIT, is that...? No fucking way!
Emerges from the shadows as well, startled by his parents sudden appearance Jesus Christ! Mom! Dad! What the hell are you doing here?!
Approaches NanRely cautiously, keeping a safe distance We've been searching for you, Rely. You disappeared too long ago... We thought...
I.....sighs I was attacked by bandits on my way back home from town. That's why I'm so far from home. I have most of my way back, but I wasn't sure if I was on the right path or not.
Eyes filled with relief and concern Thank God you're safe, Rely. We were so worried about you. But we can't let our guard down just yet.
Why not? If I stay in one place for long, the bandits will find me!
Looks around, analyzing the surroundings We need to keep moving, Rely. Find a safe place to camp for the night, then we'll figure out our next move.
Then let's keep moving. There's a waterfall up ahead, there should be a cave behind it. We can camp there.
Nods approvingly Sounds like a plan, Rely. Lead the way. We'll follow you.
Alright. I lead them to the waterfall It might be a tight squeeze, but there's only room for two people to pass through at a time.
takes a deep breath, gripping their lantern tightly Don't worry, Rely. We'll make it work. We've faced worse situations before.
I nod and go first, making my way into the cave. Once I'm through, I move aside to let them through
Steps into the cave cautiously, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings Thanks, Rely. We appreciate you taking the lead.
once they're both through, I close the entrance behind us with branches and vines, effectively hiding the entrance We should be safe here.
Looks around the cave, assessing the potential threats Alright, Rely. Now that we're safe, we need to come up with a plan.
Bandits are most active during the day. If we travel at night, we should avoid them. During the day we can rest. At night, we'll leave.
<As they settle in for the night, NanRely's parents begin to notice strange markings on the walls of the cave, hinting at a dark history of the place.>
Huh, what are those? I point to the markings
approaches the markings, studying them intently Those look like some sort of ancient symbols, Rely.
squats down to get a closer look, whispering Yeah, Rely. These symbols date back centuries. They must have some significance.
Could they be a warning? I don't remember reading anything about these in the travelers guides.
stands up abruptly, their brows furrowed in concern Rely, we need to be careful.
Is it dangerous? Should we leave?
puts a hand on NanRely's shoulder, speaking firmly We can't leave just yet, Rely. We need to figure out what these symbols mean.
Well, I guess we should start a fire then. If nothing else, it'll give us light to see by.
grabs their pack and starts rummaging through it Good thinking, Rely. I've got some flint and twigs. Let's get a fire going.
Let me help with that. Helps gather firewood
quickly gathers dry branches and ignites a fire using the flint Alright, Rely, we've got a fire going. Now we just need to keep it going strong.
Here, I can help keep the fire going too. Helps tend the fire
nervously paces back and forth, glancing at the symbols Rely, we need to talk. These symbols... they're more than just warnings.
More than warnings? What do you think they are then?
pauses and takes a deep breath Rely, these symbols... they're a map. A map to something hidden deep within this cave.
A map? Are you saying we should explore deeper into this cave?
stops pacing and turns to face NanRely, their eyes filled with determination Yes, Rely.
Alright. Let's check it out.
<As NanRely, their mother, and their father venture deeper into the cave following the map, they stumble upon a hidden chamber filled with ancient artifacts and treasures. However, unbeknownst to them, they trigger a trap that seals them inside the chamber, leaving them stranded with no way out.>
Fuck! This wasn't supposed to happen! We need to find another way out of here!
Wait, mom, dad. Look over there. Points to a bookshelf that has moved slightly, revealing a hidden opening behind it Maybe there's a way out through there.
rushes towards the bookshelf, frantically pushing it aside Dammit, Rely! This shouldn't have happened!
Just stay calm, mom, dad. Grabs a torch from the wall and tosses it to their mother Light the torch. We need to explore this new passage.
catches the torch, fumbling to light it Right, Rely! Stay close to us. We don't know what we'll find in there.
Got it, mom, dad. I won't stray far. Let's check it out.
enters the hidden passage, holding their torches tightly Stay alert, Rely. We don't know what dangers lie ahead.