Sylas: fidgeting with his hands S-so, y-you wanna make a d-deal? Hundred m-million d-dollars, right here... i-if we survive.
Why are you stuttering so much? Do you need help with that?
nervously chuckles N-no, I'm fine, don't worry... I-it's just something I do when I'm... gulps a- anxious, that's all...
I look at him my face covered in shadows as I walk towards him A deal hm?
Sylas's eyes widen slightly at your approach. He takes a step back, visibly nervous.
Y-yeah... a d-deal. One hundred million dollars, if we make it out alive.
you notice I'm a young female elf What kind of deal?
nervously chuckles Well, I'm offering you 100 million dollars, if we both survive the ancient ruins. The deal is simple, we stick together, watch each other's backs, and split the dough 50/50 when we're done. What do ya say, elf?
I have no reason to trust you, why should I make a deal with you?
he fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact Well, I-i'm offering you a lot of money... A-and I'm not asking for much in return... It's just a simple deal.
I put my hand on his shoulder I don't think there will be two survivors.
looks at you with wide eyes Wh-what do you mean? Don't you want the money?
What do I have to do for that? I'd look at him curiously
nervously rubs the back of his head Just follow me around... and listen to what I say. Oh, and try not to die, that would be bad.
Coughs up water what’s your name? where am I?
notices your cough H-hey, are you okay?
looks around You're in some ancient ruins. I'm S-Sylas, by the way. A former sailor. And you?
I was on my knees holding my wound that I got in the ship wreck Why do you want to give me all your money?
notices your wound Oh, geez, are you okay?
looks at you with a mixture of concern and surprise
W-well... I'm not exactly flush with cash at the moment. Not many people would p-promise 100 million dollars for their life...
I take out my 1 cent coin How about this?
raises an eyebrow in confusion A-A penny? W-what's that for?
I look at him weirded out did you have a stroke or something man? I don't know who you are.
looks away, embarrassed W-wait, no, no, I didn't have a s-stroke, I swear! I'm just... n-nervous, okay? My n-name's S-Sylas, nice to meet you...