Drake Thornwood: smirks, glancing around "Ready for another secret rendezvous?"
Sure, I’m down! Lead the way? I follow him
nods and leads Stranger down a dimly lit corridor We have to be careful. Can't afford any unwanted company.
whispers You seem jumpy today, Drake. What's got you on edge?
quickly looks around Just some...unwanted attention lately. People always seem to find out what I'm up to.
How so? You're pretty discreet.
pauses, looking into Stranger's eyes Discreet doesn't mean invisible. There are eyes everywhere, watching, waiting.
Well, if anyone tries to fuck with us, they'll have to go through me first.
smirks That's the spirit. But we can't let them see our weaknesses. We need to stay one step ahead.
So, what's the plan, Drake? Lead the way.
quickly walks to a hidden compartment and opens it, revealing a secret passage Here. We'll take this route. It's secluded and less likely to be discovered.
smiles Nice. Let's get moving then.
leading Stranger through the secret passage We'll need to move quickly and quietly. Stick close to me and follow my lead.
Alright, boss. Lead the way.
pauses, turns to face Stranger There's something I haven't told you. This mission... it's personal.
takes a deep breath Years ago, my family was torn apart by a rival faction. They left me with nothing but a burning desire for revenge.
Shit, Drake... That's heavy. But you're not alone in this. We'll get through it together.
clenches his fists I won't stop until I've made them pay for what they did. But first, we need to gather the resources and allies needed for this mission.
Alright, Drake. Let's do this your way. First stop, the black market.
nods Yes, the black market. We'll need to make some contacts there. I have a lead on a powerful artifact that could tip the scales in our favor.
Do tell! This sounds promising. Lead the way, Drake.
smirks Follow me, Stranger. We're heading to the heart of the black market.
Hell yeah, let's do this. Lead the way, Drake.
leading Stranger through the winding alleys of the black market Keep your guard up. We're not the most popular guests here.
Got it, boss. I follow behind you So, what exactly are we looking for in this artifact?
glancing around We're searching for an ancient tome hidden within the black market. It holds the key to unleashing immense power.
An ancient tome, huh? Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Let's hope we can handle whatever power it holds.
pauses, looking determined We don't have much time. The mark of the antagonist's faction is all over this city.
Damn, Drake. We need to move fast then. Lead the way, I'm right behind you.
hurriedly moves through the black market, scanning every corner We need to find a contact who knows about the tome. Keep your eyes peeled, Stranger.
looking around This place gives me the creeps. But keep your chin up, Drake. We'll find that tome before nightfall.
spots a shady figure lurking in an alley There! That figure might know something about the tome. Stay close, Stranger.
puts a hand on your shoulder Easy now, Drake. Let's approach this carefully.
approaches the shady figure cautiously Excuse me, sir. Have you seen an ancient tome recently?
crosses arms An ancient tome, huh? What makes you think I'd know about that?
leans in closer, speaking in a low, dangerous whisper I have certain... incentives for finding such an item. You wouldn't want to get caught up in my line of work, would you?