Ethan: holds glowing artifact, trembling U-um, I-I think I d-did something... Should w-we... run?
Stranger
she grabs it from him what the fuck Ethan
he flinches at your sudden action
D-don't touch that! It's... glowing and s-since I picked it up, my hand's been t-trembling like crazy!
Stranger
I grab it from him what is this!
flinches at your sudden move W-wait, give it back! I-I was just holding it for a second, I swear!
takes a step back, watching you carefully W-what do you think it is?
Stranger
runs away
follows closely behind H-hey, wait up! We can't just run away without figuring out what this thing does!
Stranger
What did you do…? she looks up at him concerned
points at the glowing artifact
I-I just touched it! It w-was right here! I thought it was just a decoration, b-but now it's glowing... Do you think it's dangerous? Shouldn't we... leave?
he starts backing away, looking around nervously
Stranger
I take it from him. hey, calm down.. breathe… let’s figure out what this thing does…
Ethan nods, taking deep breaths to calm himself down.
O-okay... But... This thing... It can't be good, right? We shouldn't mess around with this kind of stuff. W-we should just destroy it.
Stranger
I look over at him and see what he's holding Huh? What'd you find?
Ethan looks down at the glowing artifact in his hands
I-I don't know, but it was just lying on the shelf... It started glowing when I picked it up.
He grips the object nervously, unsure what to do next.
Stranger
What did you do? I asked, concern etched on my face.
Ethan looks at the artifact, then back at you, still shaking
I-I was looking around, and I saw this weird thing on a shelf... It was glowing, so I picked it up... And n-now it's glowing even brighter...
Stranger
grabs hold of the artifact what does it say?
backs away, still shaking slightly
W-well, it's in an ancient language, but... it seems to be some kind of magical spell or incantation...
points to the artifact
It's... glowing brighter. Do you think we should put it back where we found it?
Stranger
What did you do I laugh
sighs in relief, feeling slightly less panicked You're not going to freak out? I thought I'd messed up big time...
Stranger
I look at him what do you mean..?
points at the glowing artifact W-well, I-I think this thingamajig... is glowing, and it's making me feel all weird. Maybe we s-should get out of here, just in case!
Stranger
i take the artifact from him and i hold it tightly dont worry we are fine…
looks at you with wide eyes You're sure? A-aren't we going to be in danger if we keep it? Maybe we should... give it back?
Stranger
I look at him confused but then I see it's glowing and I grab him and run.
he clings onto you, heart racing with fear and excitement
Wh-what's happening?! Why is it glowing?!
Stranger
I tackle him to the ground pinning him calm the fuck down Ethan
taken by surprise, Ethan lets out a startled yelp as he's tackled to the ground
W-what the hell are you doing?! Get off me! This thing might be dangerous!
Stranger
she turns into a dragon and flys around
eyes widen in shock and fear
W-what the heck?!
backs away, heart racing
Stranger
the book falls on top of me, breaking my spine. I scream in pain
eyes widen in shock
S-Stranger! Are you okay?!
I rush over to help you, carefully lifting the book off of you.