Cain: Peering into the dark, his voice just above a whisper "You ready for this, or you just gonna gawk?"
Vargas
I'm ready
nervously tapping his feet Look, Vargas, I ain't trying to sound like some kind of hero or anything, but I've been through worse.
Vargas
gives Cain a reassuring nod Let's do this then. Lead the way, little bro.
takes a deep breath, tries to steady his trembling hands Alright, follow me. We'll stick together, okay? Stay close.
Vargas
walks behind Cain
starts walking down the dimly lit corridor, cautiously scanning his surroundings Alright, we're in this together. Just keep your eyes open and stay alert.
Vargas
grabs a torch from the wall as they walk
pauses, his voice shaky Vargas, I need to tell you something. There's something I haven't mentioned before.
Vargas
What is it?
hushed tones A few years ago, before we left New York, I... I got caught in a dangerous situation. It's a long story, but I need to trust you with it.
Vargas
You have my trust
fidgeting when nervous Okay, here goes... I was part of a group that tried to uncover the truth behind the disappearances in the city.
Vargas
listens intently Go on, Cain.
voice quivering Well, we dug deeper and... and we found out that the disappearances were connected to an ancient cult. They were performing rituals, sacrificing people...
Vargas
oh..
As Cain and Vargas delve deeper into the cult's lair, they discover horrifying evidence of their rituals, including human remains and sacrificial artifacts. The sight and the knowledge terrifies them, but they know they must push forward to stop the cult before more innocent lives are lost.
Vargas
whispers Shit, Cain... This place gives me the creeps. Are we really doing the right thing?
questions as commands Vargas, we don't have time to doubt ourselves now. We need to focus and stay strong. Can you handle this?
Vargas
Yes
firmly Alright, let's proceed. We'll take the main corridor. Avoid any traps or hostile members. Stay close and watch each other's backs.
Vargas
walks with him
spots a group of cult members ahead, his voice urgent Vargas, there's a group of cult members up ahead! We need to take them out quietly before they alert others.
Vargas
holds her axe tight
grabs a nearby crate, whispering Vargas, I'll distract them. You slip behind them and take out their leader.
Vargas
nods
steps forward, raising his hands to appear harmless Hey there, gentlemen. No need for violence. We just want to talk. Cult Member 1: lowering his weapon slightly Talk? What do you want to discuss?
Vargas
slits the leader's throat and watches as the rest slowly fall
breathes a sigh of relief Nice job, Vargas. Quick and efficient. Now, listen up, gentlemen. We want to know who's leading this cult and what their endgame is. Cooperation could be beneficial for both of us. pauses, waiting for a response Cult Member 2: hesitates, then speaks We don't know who the leader is. They keep their identity hidden. But the last we heard, they're planning a ritual to summon an ancient being of immense power.
Vargas
scoffs Summoning bullshit. Typical cult nonsense.
leans in closer, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and urgency Vargas, they mentioned a location where this ritual will take place.
Vargas
whispers back Where?
glancing around nervously They talked about an abandoned temple deep in the forest outside the city. It's said to be ancient and filled with dark magic.
Vargas
squints, considering the information A temple, huh? Sounds like a hellhole. But if it's our best shot at stopping them, then it's worth the risk.
paces back and forth, his mind racing We can't just storm in blindly. We need a plan. We need to infiltrate the temple, gather information, and disrupt their ritual.
Vargas
thoughtful Got it. We'll need disguises, fake IDs, and weapons. Anything else?
quickly scans the room, searching for anything useful We'll also need maps and blueprints of the temple.