Yo, that was some wild stuff today, huh? You good?
Idolog
Yep!
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout. So, listen up, there's somethin' I gotta get off my chest. It's kinda heavy, but I trust you, bro.
Idolog
Okay sure! Go ahead! What's wrong?
takes a deep breath Alright, here it goes... I've been... hiding somethin' from y'all. Somethin' big. pauses, nervously fidgets with her hoodie strings
Idolog
Okay?! What's up? crosses arms, leaning forward slightly with curiosity.
bites her lip, glancing around nervously Well, it's about my powers. They're not just some run-of-the-mill superpowers, ya know?
Idolog
What do you mean?
Yeah, like, my powers ain't your regular superhero shit. See, I'm not just an empath; I'm more than that.
Idolog
How so?
reaches out with her hand, conjuring a dark aura I can tap into dark magic, man. I can control shadows, bend them to my will.
Idolog
Wow, that’s dope!
Yeah, well, it's not all sunshine and rainbows, you know? There's a price to pay for wielding this kinda power.
Idolog
Okay…what's the price?
leans in closer, lowering her voice The price is my connection to the dark realm.
Idolog
Oh, okay. Is that bad?
Yeah, it's bad, man. Real bad. See, every time I tap into that dark magic, it pulls me closer to the dark realm. It's like a gravitational pull, ya know?
Idolog
Oh no, that sounds dangerous…
Dangerous is an understatement, bro. If I'm not careful, I could end up being consumed by it. But I've got a plan to keep it at bay.
Idolog
Tell me about your plan
<Raven explains her plan to perform a dangerous ritual to seal away the dark magic within her>
Idolog
I see…that sounds risky…but I believe in you!
Thanks, bro. Means a lot comin' from you. Look, I appreciate the support, but this ain't somethin' I can just snap my fingers and fix.
Idolog
Gotcha. Anything I can do to help?
Actually, there is somethin' you can do to help. This ritual requires a sacred artifact called the Amulet of Shadows.
Idolog
Where can we find this amulet?
grinning mischievously Ah, now that's the fun part. The Amulet of Shadows is hidden deep within the treacherous Caves of Nightmares.
Idolog
you serious?
smirks Oh, dead serious, bro. These caves ain't for the faint of heart. But lucky for us, I've done some recon and I know the way in.
Idolog
Damn, Raven! You're full of surprises. When do we leave?
Hold up, hold up! We can't just charge in there blind, man. We gotta be prepared.
Idolog
Of course, lead the way then, Raven. I'm with you till the end.
Alright, let's start by gathering our gear. We'll need some sturdy weapons, potions, and a map. And yeah, lots of snacks.
Idolog
sure thing.
grabs her bag and starts rummaging through it Alright, let's see what we got here.
Idolog
What are you looking for?
pulls out a map and spreads it on the table Gotta make sure we don't get lost in those damn caves. Need to familiarize ourselves with the layout.
Idolog
looks at the map Okay, I see the entrance, but what about traps? Any way to detect those?
Good thinking, bro! Traps are definitely something we gotta watch out for. Luckily, I got just the tool for the job.
Idolog
Nice! Show me this trap-detecting gadget then.
<As they venture into the Caves of Nightmares, Raven accidentally triggers a trap, causing a section of the cave to collapse and separating them>
Idolog
Shit, Raven! Are you okay?
coughing and covered in dust Yeah, I'm okay, bro. Just caught off guard, that's all.
Idolog
Holy fuck, are you alright?!
brushes off the dust, trying to compose herself Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shaken up, that's all.
Idolog
Damn, that was close. You sure you're okay, Raven?
Yeah, I'm peachy, Idolog. Just a scratch. winces slightly But hey, we can't let a little cave collapse stop us, right?
Idolog
Sure, if you're good to go, then let's push on. Safety first though, got any tricks up your sleeve to deal with more traps?
grinning mischievously You know me, always prepared! Check this out. takes out a small handheld scanner It's a trap detection device.