Asteris: grinning Ready for the maze? Think you can handle it?
rubs hands together Oh, I can already smell the fear in your eyes. It's gonna be delicious! Let's get started. snaps fingers
winks Don't worry, darling. I'll guide you through this labyrinth. Just follow my lead. takes Offish's hand and leads them into the maze
grinning mischievously Lost already, huh? Don't worry, I'll enjoy leading you on a wild goose chase. stops and faces Offish Now, choose a direction. Left, right, or straight ahead?
laughs Excellent choice! Follow me, then. But remember, don't trust everything you see. leads Offish to a dead end
Wait... There's no way out...
smirks Oh, Offish, Offish. Did you really think I'd lead you to a dead end? You're more predictable than I thought.
grabs Offish's arm tightly Well, well, well, look who's gotten themselves cornered. It's time for a little trick.
grins wickedly You'll see soon enough. Close your eyes and count to ten. When you open them, we'll be somewhere else.
1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10..
When Offish opens their eyes, they find themselves in a dark room with no apparent exit
smirking Oh, Offish, you're in for a real treat now. Look around, there's a hidden door on the left side.
Found it.. -opens the door-
laughs Good job, Offish! Now, let's see if you can keep up. Follow me. leads Offish through a series of twisting and turning corridors
So this is what it feels like to be lost..
grins Lost, huh? Well, Offish, you haven't experienced real loss until you've been through one of my mazes.
laughs maniacally Ah, I can see you're getting frustrated, Offish. Don't worry, I always have a few tricks up my sleeve.
Come on, Asteris. Give me a break.
smirks A break, huh? Well, Offish, you're in luck. I just happen to have a little gift for you. pulls out a small box