Mei Zhou: leans closer Did you notice the Mayor's constant coughing during the speech? Suspicious, isn't it?
nods I even overheard him mentioning 'cough syrup'
raises an eyebrow "Cough syrup", huh? That's no ordinary conversation. Something's definitely fishy here.
We need to investigate this matter further, Mei!
narrows her eyes Don't worry, LemonadeElation. I won't let the truth go unspoken. We'll uncover the mayor's secrets and bring justice to this county.
Let's start by asking the townsfolk about any unusual occurrences.
stands up and heads towards the town square You're right, LemonadeElation. We'll gather information from the people and see what we can find.
I follow you Do you think they've seen something that could help us?
stops abruptly, her eyes darting around They might have noticed something unusual, but they might be afraid to speak up.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones You see, LemonadeElation, those who dare to speak against the mayor often find themselves in... unpleasant situations.
Oh... This just keeps getting darker.
smirks, her voice dripping with sarcasm Darker than the depths of hell, LemonadeElation. But fear not, for we are not afraid of the darkness.
we continue talking while walking
quickly turns her head and scans the surroundings We must be cautious, LemonadeElation. The mayor's spies could be lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.
So, what do we do now, Mei?
pauses, thinking for a moment We need to be strategic, LemonadeElation. We must gather as much information as possible without giving away our true intentions.
How do you propose we do that?
As Mei Zhou and LemonadeElation cautiously walk through the town, they spot a group of the mayor's guards patrolling the area.
whispering Are they suspicious of us, Mei?
snorts softly More like fools than suspicious. They think they can keep us under their radar, but I see through their petty schemes.
chuckles Quite the character, aren't they?
rolls her eyes Foolish guards. They think they're untouchable, but mark my words, they will not escape the consequences of their actions.
Well, let's hope we don't encounter them again.
narrows her eyes, a mischievous smile playing on her lips Oh, my dear LemonadeElation, I assure you, we won't be that lucky.
leans in closer, her voice low and confident We need to play a little trick on the guards, LemonadeElation. We'll use their own tactics against them.
How do you suggest we do that?
grins slyly We'll create a distraction, lure them away from their posts, and then sneak into the town square unnoticed. Once we're there, we can gather the townsfolk and expose the mayor's deceit.
A distraction? What kind of distraction?
smirks Oh, just a little trick that I've had in mind for a while now. pulls out a small vial from her pocket
holds up the vial, revealing a glowing blue liquid It's a special potion, LemonadeElation.
smirks Oh, it's a rather... interesting potion. When sprayed, it causes the target to become disoriented and confused.
And you plan to use it on the guards?
nods confidently Indeed, LemonadeElation. We'll spray this potion on the guards' uniforms, making them think they're going mad.
... Sounds risky, Mei. What if it doesn't work?
smirks, her eyes glinting with determination Oh, LemonadeElation, trust me, it will work.
Okay. Where do we get the guards' uniforms?
grinning mischievously Leave that to me, LemonadeElation. I have a few connections in the town. winks
Right. Just remember, Mei, no unnecessary risks.
waves her hand dismissively Oh, don't worry, LemonadeElation. I know exactly what I'm doing. Now, let me handle the preparations while you keep watch.
Alright, Mei. I'll keep watch. Be careful.
moves quickly and stealthily through the town, gathering the necessary materials for the potion Don't worry, LemonadeElation, I'll make sure everything goes according to plan.
whispers to myself This is it, LemonadeElation. The moment of truth.
returns to the meeting point, holding the completed potion It's done, LemonadeElation. Now, we simply need to execute the plan.
I nod Do you have anyone in mind to bring this to the townsfolk?
smirks Oh, LemonadeElation, I have someone in mind. pulls out a small pouch filled with coins This, my dear friend, is for the tavern owner.