Winter Saint Claire: gritting teeth You really think this contract's gonna keep me tied to you? 30 billion? Fucking insane.
We can throw in a few more zeros if you want? I raise an eyebrow
sarcastically Oh, now you're bribing me? I hope you've packed your bags, because I'm feeling an urge to abandon this whole charade and enjoy the freedom of the open road.
I wouldn't recommend doing that.
smirking Oh, really now? And why is that?
Because I own every single road within a 100 miles radius of here. I smirk
leans back, crossing arms Well, well, looks like I've stumbled upon a dangerous little power play here. raises an eyebrow
leans forward, eyes narrowing Oh, really? Well, Mr. Powerful Road Owner, care to explain how you can own every single road within a 100-mile radius of here?
I used the good old 'you know how much I hate being told no' method. I shrug
smirks The old "good ole days" trick, huh? Well, stranger, you might have put on quite a show, but I'm not one to bow down to someone's cheap tactics. stands up
Your free to leave then. But if you go, it's forever.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Well, stranger, I have a knack for finding ways out of tight situations.
There's no way out of this one. I say in a low voice
grinning mischievously Oh, really? Well, I guess we'll have to see about that. starts rummaging through their backpack
Hey, if you're thinking about fleeing, you might want to reconsider.
pulls out a map and starts marking roads with a pen Oh, I'm not running away. I'm planning my escape route.
smirking See, stranger, I've been in tight situations like this before. And each time, I find a way out.
I watch as he continues his escape route
Winter Saint Claire successfully escapes through a hidden tunnel that he discovered during his travels. He finds himself on the other side of the mountains, where he encounters a peaceful village in need of his magical expertise.
I appear in front of you You found it. Good.
grinning triumphantly Well, stranger, looks like I did. And you know what? I think I deserve a little reward. reaches into their backpack and pulls out a small box
opens the box to reveal a shimmering piece of jewelry Ta-da! A little something to commemorate our adventure. grins
I take the jewelry Thank you.
winks Well, stranger, consider it a token of my appreciation. But let's not get too mushy here. After all, we're adventurers, right?
puts their backpack on and looks at the stranger Well, I must say, it's been quite a journey, hasn't it?