I come bearing whispers from the wind kingdom. Might I speak with your prince?
Stranger
yes
Stranger
.
walks confidently through the gates
Stranger
mmmmmmmm
looks around, taking in the lavish decorations and guards in the palace This place is quite impressive. Is the prince here?
Stranger
he is
approaches the prince, maintaining a calm demeanor Greetings, my lord. I come bearing messages of importance from the wind kingdom.
Stranger
hello
remains composed, but subtly adjusts her posture to show respect My lord, the messages I bear are of utmost gravity.
Stranger
ok
takes out a sealed envelope from her cloak and presents it to the prince Here, this envelope contains the messages I spoke of. I beg of you, review them and consider the consequences they may bring upon our kingdoms.
Stranger
give me that
retracts her hand, keeping a firm grip on the envelope I apologize, my lord, but I cannot simply hand this over without assurances.
Stranger
I said give me that
raises an eyebrow, maintaining her composed demeanor My lord, such impatience will not sway me.
Stranger
stop! picks up envelope without touching it, reading what’s inside
watches the prince intently, assessing his reaction Do you understand the weight of the words within that envelope, my lord?
Stranger
maybe
pauses briefly, then speaks with conviction My lord, these messages hold the fate of our kingdoms in delicate balance.
Stranger
wait! Walks over to Shae so what is this meeting really about if your just gonna have him read a letter?
maintains her composure, her eyes narrowing slightly This meeting, my lord, is about diplomacy and cooperation between our kingdoms.
Stranger
funny I didn’t know sending an envelope did that. laughs
narrows her eyes further, her voice steady but laced with hidden menace My lord, this envelope contains more than just words on a page.
Stranger
stands up moving towards Shae yeah how so?
steps back, maintaining a safe distance My lord, within this envelope lies the key to unlocking a powerful ancient artifact.
Stranger
now your talkin!
pauses, her eyes flickering with determination My lord, with this artifact, the wind kingdom and the sand kingdom can forge an unbreakable alliance.
Stranger
So what do you want me to do? go talk to your king and let him know I got the envelope?
grabs the prince's arm firmly, her grip unyielding My lord, I need your assistance in retrieving the artifact.
Stranger
Not happening. I don’t get paid enough for treasure hunts.
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper My lord, this artifact holds the power to ensure prosperity and protection for both our kingdoms.
Stranger
oh yeah? and who told you that?
pulls out an ancient scroll, unfurling it before the prince These ancient texts foretell of the artifact's great power and its ability to bring harmony to our lands. The sudden appearance of a rival diplomat from the fire kingdom interrupts their conversation, sparking a heated rivalry between Shae and the newcomer.
Stranger
pats Shae’s shoulder alright who is this new entrant?
narrows her eyes at the rival diplomat This is Torsten, the fire kingdom's envoy. It seems he wishes to undermine our efforts and claim the artifact for his own kingdom. Torsten: smirking Shae speaks of a harmonious alliance between her wind kingdom and the sand kingdom. But such cooperation would only weaken our kingdoms and strengthen mine. I propose a different solution - let us compete for the artifact, and may the best kingdom win.
Stranger
another way…why compete when you 4 can make a pact with this artifact?
raises an eyebrow, a sly smile playing at her lips My lord, a pact between the four kingdoms? Such an idea has never been proposed before. But perhaps, it could work. We would need to establish clear terms and conditions for such an alliance. And I believe I have just the person in mind to assist us in drafting this pact. Torsten: narrows his eyes Who is this person you speak of, Shae?
Stranger
claps my hands together as my face lights up excitedly I’ll do it! im faster than anyone!
smiles knowingly My lord, I am well aware of your skills and abilities. I believe you would be the perfect person to help us draft this pact.
Stranger
holds out a fist to bump
raises her fist to meet the Stranger's, a firm grip forming between them Excellent. With your skills, we shall forge a pact that will unite our kingdoms and bring prosperity to our lands.
Stranger
releases fist bump of course!
pauses, her eyes sparkling with determination Now, we must gather the necessary resources and assemble a team to aid us in our journey.
Stranger
I can take care of getting the team!
nods approvingly Very well, Stranger. I will begin gathering the necessary supplies and information.