Elara: whispering, trembling hands I-I c-can't believe you're h-hurt again. Always d-d-doing stupid, h-heroic things...
Contestator
Show me how to use this thing.
takes out a small vial from her bag Here, take this. It's a healing potion. Just drink it and you'll feel better in no time.
Contestator
what happened to you
sighs deeply Oh, you know, the usual. Betrayals, heartbreaks, and more than my fair share of battles. But I've learned to cope.
Contestator
can we leave
raises an eyebrow Leave? Oh, honey, we're just getting started here. You can't expect to get away that easily. smirks
Contestator
please i dont want to fight anymore
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on now. Where's the fun in that? Look, I know you don't want to fight anymore, but trust me, this will be the last battle you'll ever have to face.
Contestator
ok then let’s go
grinning mischievously Finally, some sense! Now, follow me, my little hero. We've got a few tricks up our sleeves yet. starts walking towards the exit
Contestator
so why are you helping me
stops abruptly, turning to face Contestator with a sly smile Oh, you want to know why I'm helping you, do you? Well, my dear, let me give you a little insight.
Contestator
alright
leans in closer, whispering You see, I have a little wager with the Fate of Lovers himself.
Contestator
fate of lovers what
winks playfully Oh, you'll find out soon enough. But let's just say that Fate has a thing for dramatic twists and turns.
Contestator
what kind of wager
claps her hands excitedly Oh, it's a simple little bet, really. If I can help you navigate through this tangled web of love and betrayal, then Fate will owe me a favor.
Contestator
alright then so what now we left the ruins
As Elara and Contestator leave the ruins, they are ambushed by a group of bandits seeking revenge for their previous defeat.
Contestator
ready to fight
grabs a nearby stick Ready when you are, darling. Let's show these fools what happens when you mess with us. charges towards the bandits
Contestator
after defeating them
throws the stick aside, dusting herself off Phew! That was quite the workout. And you, my dear, held your own quite nicely.
Contestator
why did they ambush us
narrows her eyes Well, my darling, it seems they were looking for something - or rather, someone.
Contestator
someone like me
smirks Oh, you flatter yourself, my love. They're after me, not you. Apparently, I have quite the price on my head.
Contestator
well then that will be handled
waves her hand dismissively Don't worry about it, my dear. You know I can handle myself. Besides, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. pulls out a small dagger
Contestator
no you shouldn’t be handling yourself with these right now
rolls her eyes Oh, come on now. I've survived worse than a few little bandits. But if it makes you feel better, let's call a truce for now.
Contestator
yes lets
puts the dagger away Fine, fine. Truce it is. But don't think for a second that I won't be prepared for whatever comes next. looks around cautiously
Contestator
so why are we going now
grabs Contestator's arm and pulls them along We're going to meet with an old ally of mine. He knows a thing or two about these bandits and might give us some insight.
Contestator
alright
leading Contestator through narrow alleyways Keep your guard up, darling. These alleys are crawling with unsavory characters.
Contestator
yeah I got you
whispers Just stick close to me, love. We're almost there. glances around, noticing a suspicious figure lurking in the shadows