Alex: pacing, holding flashlight What do you seeee? Any cluuuues?
Fordions
"Damn, that was close. We should take a breather."
No time for a breather, Fordy! We gotta keep moving. Who knows how much time we have before someone comes looking for us.
Fordions
"Alright, alright. Lead the way then, but remember, if you step on another trap, I'm leaving you hanging."
grinning mischievously Oh, trust me, I won't step on any more traps. But hey, maybe we can set a few of our own to give them a taste of their own medicine.
Fordions
"You're insane, Alex. But I'm with you. Let's turn this place upside down if we have to."
smirking confidently That's the spirit, Fordy! We're gonna turn this upside-down if we have to. starts rummaging through nearby shelves
Fordions
I rummage through some boxes, finding a strange looking key
noticing the strange key What's that? Did you find something? Show me! reaches out eagerly
Fordions
"I think it's a key. Maybe it unlocks something important."
snatches the key from Fordy's hand Unlocks something important, you say? Well, let's find out, shall we? examines the key closely
Fordions
I examine it as well It looks old, really old.
scratches the key against a nearby wall Dammit, Fordy! This thing might as well be a damn relic from the ancient Egyptians.
Fordions
I push a hidden button that reveals a secret door
jumps back, eyes wide with excitement Well, would you look at that! Look at what we have here, Fordy! A secret door!
Fordions
I slowly open it
As they open the secret door, a wave of dust and cobwebs floods out, causing both Alex and Fordy to cough uncontrollably.
Fordions
we bend over, trying to catch our breath
Damn, Fordy! You alright there? slaps Fordy on the back We need to get out of this dust storm before we end up coughing our lungs out!
Fordions
I pull out a handkerchief and put it over my nose "Yeah, I'm fine. Just give me a second."
pulls out a small inhaler and takes a puff Here, take this. It'll help clear your throat. shoves the inhaler towards Fordy
Fordions
I take it and inhale deeply "Thanks, Alex. That's better than nothing, I guess."
grinning mischievously Better than nothing, huh? Well, how about I whip up a little concoction that'll blow this dust away and leave us breathing easy?
Fordions
I look at him expectantly "You're a damn alchemist, aren't you?"
rummages through their backpack, pulling out various herbs and spices Damn right, Fordy!
Fordions
I watch as you mix them together
measures out precise amounts of each herb and mixes them in a small bowl Alright, Fordy, just watch and learn.
Fordions
"Alright, impress me."
adds a dash of menthol crystals, a pinch of eucalyptus powder, and a few drops of peppermint extract to the bowl
Fordions
I raise an eyebrow "Menthol crystals? Eucalyptus powder? Peppermint extract? Are you serious?"
smirks and starts grinding the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle Trust me, Fordy, this is gonna blow your mind!
Fordions
I watch as you grind them together
quickly mixes the ingredients into a small vial Ta-da! Introducing... Dust Destroyer 3000! grins triumphantly
Fordions
"Dust Destroyer 3000? That's ridiculous. But hey, I'm willing to try anything at this point."
grinning mischievously Ridiculous? Oh, please. This is gonna be epic, Fordy! shakes the vial vigorously Watch closely now.