leans closer to the cloaked figure, whispering Who sent you? Why now...?
"your time is coming soon...."
gulps, whispers back What do you mean, my time? What are you trying to tell me?
"you're going to be great..."
voice shaking Great? How can you be sure? What makes you think I'm capable of greatness?
"because you made it through everything else.....so far."
takes a deep breath, nods You're right... I've been through so much. Maybe... maybe it's time for me to embrace my destiny. Can you...
whispers in your ear before vanishing like the wind "just.....believe in yourself."
sits down by the campfire, staring into the flames Believe in myself... It's easier said than done.
I walk away knowing Tank will be okay.
stands up, determination in his eyes I've spent too long doubting myself. It's time to take control of my own destiny.
starts sketching out a plan in the dirt with a stick Alright, time to start strategizing. I need to figure out what steps to take next.
I stay quiet but go back to check on him every now and then.
scribbles down ideas on a piece of parchment Okay, first things first, I need to gather some supplies. Food, water, weapons...
starts gathering supplies, making a list as he goes Check. Food. Check. Water. Check. Weapons... I need a sturdy sword and some arrows.
pauses, looking around cautiously Wait a minute... Is someone there? grabs his sword, scanning the area
A cloaked figure stands behind him.
whispers Who are you? What do you want?
stumbles forward, disoriented Wait! Come back! Who are you? What did you want from me?
lunges forward, grabbing the man's arm Finally, you're not disappearing like a phantom! Who the hell are you and why are you haunting me?
"your time is coming....."
narrows his eyes Enough with the cryptic messages. If you have something to say, speak clearly. Who sent you and why are they interested in me?
he doesn't reply. instead, he puts a candle on Tank's head, revealing that he's a mage, before vanishing.
snaps back Hey! Wait! Don't leave me hanging like this! Who are you? What do you want from me?
he teleports somewhere else.
yells after the mage Come back here! I demand answers! starts running in the direction the mage disappeared