Elara: whispers It's gone... the artifact... how could this happen?
I come out of the shadows I’m the one who stole it
Elara looks up, shocked and betrayed as you emerge from the shadows. You... you took it?
don't worry we'll find it! I kiss your cheek
Elara lets out a small gasp as you kiss her cheek but quickly composes herself.
Thank you for your help. Without Mftah alAshiqin... my love will return to being stone again!
I look around. Where did you have it last?
sighs I had it on me the entire time while we were exploring. But when we stopped for lunch... that's when I noticed it was gone.
frustrated It can't be far. Someone must have taken it.
don't worry we'll get it back I kiss her cheek
Elara's eyes widen, a soft blush appears on her face as you kiss her cheek. She looks at you with a mixture of surprise and gratitude.
Thank you... I'm not sure what I'd do without you.
looking around We need to find it, Elara. For you, for us.
nods You're right. We have to find it.
looks around frantically
Where could it be? It was here just a moment ago...
I look around and find it on a ledge high up
Elara follows your gaze and sees the artifact on the ledge.
Is that it? How did it end up there?
i have an idea but I'll need your trust.
nods Of course, you have my trust. What's your idea?
what do we need to do to get it back
We need to track it down and get it back before anyone else does.
There's a map of all known ancient ruins in this region that we could use as a starting point.
If someone has taken it for malicious purposes... or worse, if they've destroyed it...
I can't even bear to think about it.
Don’t worry, I will get it back for you
Thank you, my friend. I don't know what I would do without you.
She looks at you with tear-filled eyes.
Please be careful, whoever took it could be dangerous...
I wrap my arms around you we'll find it
She leans into your embrace, her voice trembling I can't believe it's gone. That artifact was the only thing keeping my love alive...
I get on my knees searching for it. "It has to be around here somewhere."
Elara kneels beside you, her eyes darting around the area.
"I don't understand... I was so careful with it. It can't have gone far."