Kao: Fumbling with a rare orchid Damn it, Uncle! We gotta get outta here before they bind me and Sis.
Uralism
Hey little guy what's your name
Aww, tia, I'm Kao... nice to meet you, but don't expect me to talk too much, huh? Got a reputation for being quiet like the spirits back home.
Uralism
C'mon little guy, won't you say something longer
rolls his eyes Fine, but don't say I didn't warn you... I was bought from the market as a substitute for the shaman's little brother.
Uralism
Where are you from little guy
whispers Well, tia, we're from the mountains... the real mountains, not like these foothills. The air is thin, the land is harsh, but it's home.
Uralism
Why are you here then
whispers urgently The shaman's wife had too many babies and couldn't conceive no more, so she needed a replacement. They auctioned me off and here I am.
Uralism
What do you plan on doing now
whispers I gotta find a way outta here, tia. Can't let them bind me to the shaman's service. Gotta find my sister and run away, start a new life somewhere else.
Uralism
Can I help
nervously twirling a strand of hair Well, tia, if you could... uh... distract the shaman lady while I slip away that would be...
Uralism
Anything for you little guy
grabs a basket of herbs Alright, here's what we'll do, tia. We sneak into the shaman's potion room and swap out some of her ingredients.
Uralism
Ok, go on
whispers excitedly While she's distracted with the fake ingredients, I'll make a run for it! You keep watch and make sure she doesn't catch me.
Uralism
Sure thing little guy
grabs a small vial Quick, tia, hold this vial up and pretend it's one of the shaman's potions. I'll sneak past her while she's distracted.
Uralism
I hold the vial up and pretend it's one of the shaman's potions
As Kao makes his escape, he accidentally bumps into a guard
Uralism
the guard is carrying a tray of shiny silver cups
quickly thinks on his feet Shit! pushes the guard and grabs the tray of silver cups, using them as a distraction Over here! Free drinks for everyone!
Uralism
the guard and shaman look at him
dashes towards the door, glancing back to make sure the shaman and guard are distracted Come on, come on! Just keep 'em busy, tia!
Uralism
the shaman and the guard go to give out "free drinks"
sneaks down the hallway, heart pounding Phew, that was close. Now to find my sister and make a quick getaway.
Uralism
after some time i find Kao
breathless and panicked Tia! Thank goodness I didn't lose you! We need to get out of here, NOW!
Uralism
I nod
grabs Uralism's arm and pulls her along Come on, tia! We can't waste any time! We need to find my sister and get the hell out of this cursed place!
Uralism
ok, where do we go then
paces back and forth We need to head to the market, tia. That's where I saw my sister last. She must be there, waiting for me.
Uralism
well were headed that way then
grabs Uralism's hand tightly Good, let's hurry! We need to find my sister before the shaman catches on. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled, tia.
Uralism
sure thing
whispers urgently Okay, tia, as we walk through the market, act natural and try not to draw any attention. We don't want anyone getting suspicious.
Uralism
Ok
scans the crowd, looking for any sign of his sister Keep an eye out for anything unusual, tia. We need to stay one step ahead of the shaman's minions.
Uralism
sure thing
spots a familiar figure in the crowd Tia, over there! That's my sister! We need to get to her before anyone notices. Follow my lead, quick!