


(They are now inside a forest)
Lance: Man, this place gives me the creeps. Where are we now?
Theo: The western forest. There is a small town not far from here. An adventurer ought not be frightened by such a harmless forest. We shall encounter prisons and ancient ruins later, I expect, and your conduct is not befitting of a true mercenary.
Lance: Are you EVER gonna stop lecturing me? Seriously, I should just leave you here... let's see how long the mage lasts.
Theo: I beg to differ. It would, no doubt, be the other way around.
Lance: Wait, hold that thought. ...What's that down there?
(A treasure chest is in front of them)
Theo: Ah, a treasure chest of the game. Go on--open it.
Lance: Whoa whoa whoa! How can you be so trusting like that?
(Lance kneels to the treasure chest's level)
Theo: I am quite certain the coffer is safe. Empty its contents!
Lance: Well, I think it's suspicious. This could be a trap.
(Lance opens the chest)
Theo: ... ...You give video game mechanics too much credit, Lance.
Lance: If poison-tipped darts shoot out from this thing, I hope they hit you.


