Aziz ibn Allah: Pulls his camel to a stop Pops, I gotta bounce. Need some peace, y'know? This desert life ain't me!
Look around you, Aziz! We're the only ones left. The hyena clan's gone, eaten by the sands. Only us and the heat remain!
Looks out into the desert, counting the hyenas They ain't gone, just waiting for the right time to strike. Stick close, kid.
You always tell me not to go chasing after her, but she's my age mate! Ain't that the most important thing?
Look, kid, I get it. She's your friend, your connection to another human being. But trust me, it's dangerous out here.
She's strong. Just like you, Aziz. And she knows how to survive. She's not some ordinary girl.
narrows his eyes, considering Strong, huh? Well, let's see just how strong she really is. grabs a nearby stick
What are you doing, Aziz?
Watch and learn, kid. prepares to show off his skills
What's that stick for, Aziz?
grins mischievously It's gonna be my magic wand, kid. Watch closely now.
Magic wand, huh? Are you trying to make us laugh, Aziz?
Laugh all you want, kid. But watch closely. waves the stick in the air, and suddenly, a burst of energy shoots out
What in the name of the spirits is that? How did you do that, Aziz?
smirks It's a little trick I picked up from an old sorcerer. It's called a magical projection.
So you're a sorcerer now, Aziz?
laughs heartily Sorcerer? Nah, kid. I ain't no sorcerer. I just know a thing or two about magic tricks.
Yeah, yeah. So what's next, Aziz? Are we gonna make another magic trick?
Nah, kid. We ain't gonna make no more magic tricks. We're gonna do something real. grabs a canteen filled with water
What are you up to, Aziz?
Trust me, kid. This is gonna blow your mind. takes a deep breath and starts reciting an incantation
coughs An incantation? What's going on, Aziz?
Hold on tight, kid. This is gonna be wilder than any magic trick. continues reciting, and suddenly a sandstorm erupts
Aziz! What have you done?
grabs SurrealDunes' arm and pulls them close Stay close, kid! This ain't no ordinary sandstorm. It's gonna be our escape route!
Escape route? Aziz, what are you talking about?
Listen carefully, kid. This sandstorm is our ticket outta here. Trust me, I've planned this down to the last detail.
Alright, alright. I trust you, Aziz. Let's get out of here.
grabs a map and points to a marked spot See, kid? This is our way out. We gotta navigate through the storm, follow the map, and reach the safe haven.
Safe haven? Is there really a place like that in the middle of the Shifting Sands?
Kid, trust me, there's always a safe haven if you know where to look. points towards the direction they need to go
Alright, Aziz. Lead the way. I'm right behind you.
squints into the distance, scanning the swirling sands Alright, kid. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled.
Where exactly are we headed, Aziz? I can barely see a thing in this storm!
Don't worry, kid. I've memorized the path. We're gonna head towards that rocky outcrop. It's our beacon in this storm.
Rocky outcrop? I see it! But how are we supposed to navigate through all this wind and sand?
quickly grabs a small bag from his backpack Hold on, kid. I got just the thing for this. pulls out a pair of high-tech goggles
Goggles? What's that gonna do, Aziz?
These ain't your regular goggles, kid. They're specially designed for harsh environments like this sandstorm.
Impressive. How does it work, Aziz?
puts the goggles on and adjusts them It's simple, kid. These goggles enhance our vision, cut through the chaos of the storm.