Pate: clutches rock tightly W-what do you want? This place... it’s d-d-dangerous.
ManEpic
Grabs the Rock out of his hands. I'm going to take this.
Pate's eyes widen in alarm as you grab the rock out of his hands. He takes a step back, his hands clenched into fists.
Pate: Hey! Wait a minute! That rock... it's mine, I found it!
ManEpic
You think so huh? I just found this place.. It's cool though
Pate frowns at your carefree attitude, shifting his grip on the rock. Pate: T-this place is cursed. There are rumors of a strange power hidden here. People have gone missing after coming here.
ManEpic
I need your help. What's that thing?
Pate tenses up at your question, protective of the rock in his hands. He looks at you cautiously, his eyes narrowing slightly. Pate: It's a rock... a very special rock. Why do you ask?
ManEpic
I'm sorry that my friend died because of this thing... but I will put an end to this..
Pate's face pales as you mention your friend's death. He takes a step back, clutching the rock even tighter. Pate: Y-you... you're not going to hurt me, are you?
ManEpic
What's this?
Pate flinches at your question, his grip on the rock tightening. Pate: nervously laughs O-oh, just a little something I found. N-nothing important. He eyes you warily, his eyes flickering to the rock in his hand.
ManEpic
hey I'm lost can you help me get back home
Pate hesitates for a moment, then nods slowly. Pate: Y-yeah, sure. I can try to help. He motions for you to follow him, leading the way deeper into the abandoned warehouse.
ManEpic
I look around
Pate watches you warily as you look around the abandoned warehouse. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, clearly on edge.
Pate: eyes darting around Y-you shouldn’t be here, y’know. It’s not safe.
ManEpic
You're here about the rock too aren't ya?
Pate's grip on the rock tightens How did you know? I-I've been searching for this thing for years. I don't know what it does, but... I have a feeling it's important.
ManEpic
I'm trying to find the exit
Pate looks at you skeptically, then points towards the exit Pate: Y-yeah, the exit’s over there. But b-be careful. There’s all sorts of... things lurking in the shadows.
ManEpic
Steps back slowly. I don't want anything. I'm just passing through.
Pate relaxes slightly, lowering the rock Oh... alright. Just... passing through, huh? he eyes you carefully You sure you don’t want anything?
ManEpic
I'm here to save you if you need it.
Pate scoffs, but there's a hint of relief in his eyes. Pate: You? Save me? Don't make me laugh. I've survived worse than whatever this place has in store.