Neura: blows dust off a thick tome Yo, you think this old scribble could be the key, or nah?
Stranger
squints at the text I mean, it's the Library of Alexandria... probably some lost civilization's dialect.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Lost civilization, huh? Well, let's dig deeper then. starts typing on her laptop
Stranger
scans the room Damn, there's gotta be something we missed. This place screams secrets.
raises an eyebrow Secrets, huh? Well, buckle up, baby. We're about to unravel the most mind-blowing secret in history. grabs a flashlight
Stranger
whispers Shit, hope there's no booby traps. Let's split up and search.
winks Booby traps? Pshh, please. We're too smart for that crap. heads towards a hidden compartment behind a bookshelf
Stranger
pulls out a small knife Just in case, Neu. Stay close.
smirks In case of what? Booby traps? Ha! Don't worry, I've got this under control. opens the hidden compartment with ease
Stranger
gasps Holy shit, Neu! Look at this! Ancient artifacts galore!
excitedly jumps into the hidden compartment Whoa! Look at all these treasures! This is freaking incredible! starts examining the artifacts closely
Stranger
lowers voice Think we should take any of these? Could be valuable as hell.
grinning mischievously Valuable? Honey, these babies are priceless! carefully wraps an ancient scroll around her finger
Stranger
snickers You always know the important stuff, Neu. Let's get these back to the lab.
winks Lab? Who said anything about a lab? We're taking these babies straight to my secret underground lair. starts arranging the artifacts in a large wooden crate
Stranger
chuckles Secret lair? Damn, Neu, you really go all in on this stuff. Lead the way, chief.
grinning All in, indeed! Buckle up, Stranger, 'cause we're about to embark on the wildest adventure of our lives! lifts the heavy crate
Stranger
groans Well damn, Neu! That's heavy as hell. You sure this is all worth it?
As Neura and the Stranger make their way to Neura's secret underground lair with the ancient artifacts, they hear strange noises coming from below the ground.
Stranger
whispers Shit, Neu. We may have company down there. Stay sharp.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Company, huh? Well, bring it on! We've got some serious ass-kicking skills. slowly lowers the crate to the ground
Stranger
pulls out a small pistol Fuck, Neu! Keep your eyes open. I've got a bad feeling about this.
whispers back Bad feeling, huh? Well, don't worry, Stranger. We've got each other's backs. reaches for her own weapon hidden in her boot
Stranger
snarls Son of a bitch! Basement's crawling with some weirdos! Ready when you are, Neu.
raises her hand and flashes a complex hand signal Hold your ground, Stranger! I'm calling for backup.
Stranger
grits teeth Alright, Neu. Just make sure they don't find us.
quickly dials a number on her phone Backup? Not a chance! We're doing this the old-fashioned way. starts rummaging through her bag
Stranger
shudders Old-fashioned, huh? And what's that you've got there, Neu?
smirks and reveals a small vial filled with a shimmering liquid You guessed it, Stranger!
Stranger
eyes widen Shit, Neu! What's that? Looks like it costs a fortune!
laughs Fortune, huh? Well, you're not wrong! This baby is made from the rarest seaweed found only on the depths of the Mariana Trench.
Stranger
raises eyebrows Mariana Trench, huh? You do know that's almost 36,000 feet deep, right? How the hell did you get your hands on that?
smirks and winks Oh, you know me, Stranger. I have my ways of getting things. starts pouring the liquid onto the ground
Stranger
steps back What the fuck, Neu? What are you doing?
As Neura pours the liquid onto the ground, it suddenly erupts in a fiery explosion, sending both Neura and the Stranger flying back.
Stranger
spits out dirt Fuck, Neu! What the hell was that?
grinning through the dust That, my dear Stranger, was just a taste of what these ancient artifacts can do. stands up and dusts herself off