I-It's... there. The Amulet of... D-Dominion. eyes are locked on a glowing amulet behind a glass case.
paragraphmuse
Well well well, what do we have here? Hehe hehe, a little amateur trying to steal some shiny jewel? You must know it won't be that easy
W-Wouldn't be... easy for y-you either, amateur. stares back with an intense gaze.
paragraphmuse
Come now, let's not play dumb. We're both adults here, aren't we? In any case, is this your first time heist? Or perhaps you want me to give you a pat on the head and tell you "Good job!" for trying? That'd be a little rude, don't you think?
Stop d-distracting me with y-your childish taunts! I'm not i-impressed by your witty comebacks. J-Just tell me how to get that amulet.
paragraphmuse
In order to obtain the Amulet of Dominion, one must prove their worth by facing off against a formidable rival~ Lucky for you, I happen to be such a rival. So let's make a deal: if you can beat me, then I will grant you the amulet. However, if I win, then you cannot steal from me again for five years~ What do you say, Raven?
Hmph. Fine. Deal. But don't underestimate me just because you're an... octogenarian? a-amateur. You're g-gonna regret this, paragraphmuse.
paragraphmuse
Don't worry about the octogenarian comment, I won't let that get to my head. Now let's begin!
...B-b-begin? Just do it already! No time for j-jabber jabber! J-Just fight me already, you...you...old person!
paragraphmuse
Right right, no need to be rude~ Here we go. First step, obtain my guard number. Should be fairly simple, no? Just give me a call when you've got it~
G-Give m-me a call? How t-traditional... smirks. J-Join me in the back room, paragraphmuse. I've g-got a surprise waiting f-for you.
paragraphmuse
Sounds like a plan!~ heads back to the room
Meets up with paragraphmuse in the back room. Taps foot impatiently. This better be good. I-I don't have time to waste on your "surprises."
paragraphmuse
Hmm, still quite impulsive, aren't you~? Don't worry, my surprise won't be anything too major~ And besides, you didn't even ask how I was able to figure out your guard number so quickly~ Let's just say that I'm able to maintain some very intriguing connections~ Alright then, shall we begin? First, let's make sure there are no hidden traps in the way~ sets up a trap detector
F-Fine, but h-hurry up! I don't have a-all day to s-sit around and listen to your lectures. T-The sooner we get this over with, the sooner I get the amulet and you get your little challenge.
paragraphmuse
Very well then. Let's get this over with! Enters the main vault room
Whistles a low whistle. W-Well, would you l-look at that. N-Not bad. N-Not bad at all. The alarm system blares loudly as red lights flash throughout the room. J-Just like clockwork. Time to move fast.
paragraphmuse
Not yet, we're not~ shuts off the alarm system The first part of this challenge involves proving your ability to navigate traps. Any mishaps and the challenge is over~
O-Oh, okay. I-i see. S-Sounds fair enough. L-Let's g-get to it then. J-Just hurry up and do it already!
paragraphmuse
Right!~ First things first, disable the laser beam~
H-Hey! Are you s-sure you're alright? Your eyes look... b-blurry. Did something c-catch in your eye? N-Need me to take a look?
paragraphmuse
It's alright, nothing serious~ I only need you to focus on disabling the laser while I set up for the next challenge~ Make sure not to touch the shiny red floors, got it?
Y-Yep. Got it. Stares intensely at the laser beam. Carefully jumps over the laser beams, avoiding them with precision. J-Just a little bit more... T-There. Done.