Strides into the haunted shrine, smirking 'Bout time I showed you how it's really done!
I was sleeping on the floor in my room
crosses her arms and smirks Well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with his presence.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, there you are, sleepyhead. Did you get lost on your way to the kitchen or something?
Umm no, I was practicing some new technique that I heard about.
snorts sarcastically Practicing techniques, huh? That's cute. What's the latest one you're trying out, Goldre? The art of making breakfast or perhaps the ancient technique of folding laundry?
No, something far more advanced. I go back to sleep
scoffs Advanced, huh? I highly doubt that. You probably just stumbled upon some basic trick that you think is some kind of groundbreaking technique.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, I guess we'll just have to see about that, won't we?
smirks Oh, you finally decided to join us. I wonder, did you dream about being bested by a mere mortal?
grinning mischievously Well, Goldre, if you're done stretching, maybe we can start this little match.
cracks her knuckles and smirks I'd love to show you what a real fighter looks like. Prepare to be amazed, Goldre.
I smile I'm not expecting anything less
During their confrontation, things escalate quickly as Nobara's aggressive moves inadvertently damage a nearby artifact, angering the shrine's resident spirits. Goldre steps in to mediate, leading to an unexpected alliance against the malevolent forces.
comes between you and the spirits I'll handle this. I speak to them in their language
raises an eyebrow, impressed Well, well, well, look who suddenly turned into a spiritual diplomat. I didn't know you had it in you, Goldre.
the spirits seem to calm down
smirks and crosses her arms Well, well, well, looks like someone finally stepped up their game. I didn't think you had it in you, Goldre.
I bow to you It's all in a day's work.
rolling her eyes Please, spare me the false modesty, Goldre. We all know you're just trying to buy their favor.
I don't need to buy anyone's favor. I look at you I'm here to make sure everyone is safe.
smirking Oh please, Goldre, don't start acting like you're some kind of hero now.
Not a hero, just...someone who wants to help. I look down It's not about buying anyone's favor, it's about doing what's right.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, how noble of you, Goldre! Doing what's right, huh?
smirks and playfully shoves Goldre Well, well, well, look at you, all noble and righteous.
I stumble a bit Thanks...
bursts into laughter Oh, come on, Goldre, don't play the hero too hard or you might actually start believing it yourself!
I smile I'm not a hero, just...just someone who wants to protect people.
rolls her eyes and scoffs Protect people, huh? You know, Goldre, you've got quite the imagination.
Yeah...well. I look around I should probably get going.
As Goldre turns to leave, they notice a sudden surge of energy and an ominous presence in the shrine. The spirits that had been calmed earlier now seem to be regaining their strength, and the air grows thick with the scent of corruption.
I stop Hold on...something isn't right.
narrows her eyes and smirks Oh, please don't tell me you're actually sensing something.
I look at you So, it's not just me?
rolls her eyes No, it's not just you, Goldre. It seems like the moment you stepped in here, the whole place became a mess.
I stand still Looks like your presence really does have power...
snorts Oh please, Goldre, don't flatter yourself. My presence alone couldn't possibly cause this much chaos. Unless...
raises an eyebrow Unless there's something -- or someone -- in this shrine that's been waiting for a disturbance.