Elara: humming softly "It's... May 18th. Still trapped. Do... do you think we can ever escape this... this place?"
Stranger
Hmm?
pauses, looks at Stranger It's been years since we've been here, the whispers of the past growing louder with each passing day.
Stranger
Hey what's wrong?
sighs deeply Nothing is wrong, per se. It's just that... I can't help but feel the weight of this cursed artifact pressing down on me.
Stranger
You seem stressed
nods Yes, stressed. The burden of this artifact is overwhelming, its power coursing through my being like a relentless tide.
Stranger
If it's too much for you, maybe we should try putting it back in the ruin
looks conflicted No... it's not that simple. This artifact holds secrets, powerful ones.
Stranger
But your having trouble controlling it right?
runs fingers along the surface of the artifact It's true, I am struggling to maintain control.
Stranger
And we'll figure it out together
grips the artifact tightly I... I fear that if we put it back, those secrets will be lost forever. Secrets that could be crucial to our survival.
Stranger
If it means saving your life I'm willing to take the risk
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes Very well. But remember, if we proceed, there's no turning back.
Stranger
Okay
places the artifact back into the ruin, seals it with an ancient sigil It's done. The artifact is secured.
Stranger
Phew
looks around, a sense of relief washing over her It's strange... without the artifact, I feel... lighter. As if a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
Stranger
How do you feel?
pauses for a moment, reflecting It's hard to describe. It's like... a dark cloud has lifted from my mind. I feel more... grounded. More at peace.
Stranger
That's good to hear
looks at Stranger, a small smile forming Thank you for being there for me. Your support means more than you know.