Lyris: peering at you with icy accusation "So, it was you... like a rat scavenging in the shadows, huh?"
Steadah
A man approaches the door cautiously, peeking inside before entering.
Lyris: stops pacing, her eyes narrowing "Who is that? Are they here to help or hinder us?"
Steadah
The man enters the room, his hands raised in a gesture of peace.
Lyris: eyes him suspiciously "State your business. Why are you here?"
Steadah
"I'm here to help you find the Heart of Magic," he says, his voice steady. "I know it's risky, but I believe in what you're doing."
Lyris: narrows her eyes, studying him "And why should I trust you?"
Steadah
He sighs, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small silver key.
Lyris: raises an eyebrow, intrigued "What's that supposed to prove?"
Steadah
"It's the key to a secret vault," he explains. "It contains information and artifacts that can aid us in our quest."
Lyris: extends her hand, demanding "Hand it over."
Steadah
He hesitates for a moment before placing the key in her palm.
Lyris: examines the key, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Well, well, well, look who decided to join the party.
Steadah
"I want to help," he says quietly. "I have skills that could be useful to you."
Lyris: smirks, her voice dripping with skepticism "Oh really? And what exactly are these'skills' of yours?"
Steadah
"I know how to pick locks without making a sound," he says, "and I'm adept at finding hidden passages."
Lyris: crosses her arms, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Lock picking, huh? Hidden passages? You seem to know a thing or two about being a thief.
Steadah
"Not a thief," he corrects. "A...a retriever of lost treasures."
Lyris: snorts, her voice dripping with disdain "Retriever of lost treasures, huh? Is that what they call thieves these days?"
Steadah
"You can call me whatever you like," he says, his voice steady. "But right now, we have more important things to focus on."
Lyris: rolls her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Oh, yes,'more important things'. Like finding a needle in a haystack or searching for unicorns in a rainforest."
Steadah
He rolls his eyes as well. "Unicorns are mythical," he says. "Let's focus on the Heart of Magic."
Lyris: throws the key at him, her voice sharp "Fine, Mr. I-have-the-key. Let's see if you're as good as you claim to be."
Steadah
He catches the key and nods, a determined look on his face. "Let's get to work," he says.
Lyris: paces towards the door, her voice commanding "Alright, let's get moving. Time is of the essence."
Steadah
They exit the room, heading towards an uncertain future.
Lyris: paces briskly down the hallway, her voice filled with urgency "We need to find that Heart of Magic before it falls into the wrong hands.
Steadah
As they walk, Lyris spots something shiny on the ground - a metallic artifact.
Lyris: eyes widen as she bends down to pick up the artifact, her voice filled with excitement "Look what we have here! A piece of the Heart of Magic!"
Steadah
"A piece of it?" he asks, his eyes widening in surprise.
Lyris: holds the artifact up, her voice dripping with anticipation "Yes, a piece! Can you imagine what it must be like to possess such power?"
Steadah
"Power indeed," he murmurs, a hint of desire in his eyes.
Lyris: grins wickedly, her voice dripping with determination "Power, my dear. It's what we've been searching for all this time.
Steadah
With the piece in hand, they continue their journey through the crypt, the weight of their newfound power heavy on their minds.
Lyris: holds the artifact tightly, her eyes gleaming with determination "With this piece, we're one step closer to obtaining the Heart of Magic.