Hi, we're back at the dungeon with a mage in tow. Why do we need her? To bypass a magical barrier that teleports us back outside!
Jeez. Fine. I return to Carnage Corners, paid an extra 500 and proceed onward into the dungeons where we run away from three dozen encounters to save HP / MP.
We went past the teleport trap easily.
Whoa....who talks to Shep like that?
.....If you had wanted to lure me inside, then why the fuck did you create that teleport trap to send me outside the first time I was here?
So you're the boss.
Boss? The power structure of the Dark is not so clear-cut.
Because it's too dark, right?
Now, are you going to continue your petty interrogation, or are you going to put up a fight?
Do I even have a choice?
Come show me how little your true manhood is.
Two of them can be quite rough. They can cast lightning bolt, so a lot of potions need to be consumed. It's quite hectic at times, but nothing serious.
So you have an ugly back. What a surprise, and what's wrong with your face?
Nothing worse than your own. Ever see yourself in bed? After 30 seconds of tension, you lose control of everything. Would you like a demonstration?
No need to prove you're an asshole. Now prove you're not a coward and face me!
I am Yrnie, Tribe of Darkness. I reign over the realm of evil desires.
Tribe of Darkness? So it was your guys who assaulted Squalor Hollow?
My demons would never commit such an atrocity!
Well then, who was it?
Never let others wreak havoc that you can wreak yourself.
So...he's admitting that he did it?
You egotistical asshole, I've had enough of your games!
You didn't learn much from your lineage, did you? They're right here.
I said, I'm sick-
He's not lying. I can feel them all around us.
Well, well, the girl has talent. I might let her live a while. The only chance you have to save them is to defeat me.
You're going to be a pool of ichor when I get finished with you!
Another potion spamming exercise. I came close to dying a few times, but fast clicks on the potions win the day.
It looks like a key with something written on it. I'll spare you the trouble, Shepard, it says 'use at Kalist'.
Hmm, sounds like a clue. I hope we can figure out.
What the fuck is there to figure out?
Oh. Fresh meat.
Hey! I saw her before in Squalor Hollow! Her name's Mona.
Are you all right?
Oh, what's that smell?
Mona, it's me!
Father, where are you?
Mona, come out of it. You're safe now.
It's so dark and scary.
It's OK. The demon that attacked Squalor Hollow is dead. We've won. You and your father are safe now.
Safe?
Your lack of hygiene did it! She's coming to.
They took everyone in town, it was so dark.
Not anymore, we'll find them.
But wait. Yikes! My clothes! Please I want to be alone.
Shepard and Rolf. Take off!
Hey, quit spoiling my ero-JRPG.
Uh uh. The little guy stays!
What are you talking about?
Luna, do what she says.
That makes no sense! I'm the only female here!
Once you've traveled with Shepard long enough, you'll understand.
Truer words never been spoken.
But this is...
Regardless of what you think, it's the way it's going to be. Shepard, call us when you're finished.
:brofist:
Purrrr.
Fect.
Let's get rid of the chain. They should only be worn voluntarily.
Shepard. I'm glad it was you who rescued me.
All in the day's work.
Oh Shepard. The demon wanted my ruby pendant.
It was so terrible I don't even want to talk about it.
Uh, Mona, do you have any idea where the rest of the town is?
I don't know. Does it matter? After all, all we need are each other. Of course, then you'll suspect me of being in league with the demons.
Actually, I'm not that quick but the idea occurred to Luna.
Shepard, I'm not a demoness! Can't you tell? I'd hate to live alone. True, I'd be able to go on the ultimate shopping spree in Squalor Hollow. In fact, with the right man, it could be sort of fun.
Where the hell is this conversation heading?
Shepard. This is so confusing! Hold me and don't let go!
Right. Nowhere.
Mona, you're choking me.
Cut it out silly, here's the ruby pendant for having saved my life. My father bought it, it was a steal!
Of course it was. Thugs stole it from me outside of Squalor Hollow.
Shepard.
The goal is to make you desperate. I know you want me and soon you're going to have no choice but to prove it.
I didn't know you cared so much.
What do you think? I'm completely alone. You saw how well I did with my father in Squalor Hollow. If I try going to another town it would only be worse. Either that, or it means entering a loveless marriage, or earning my keep in Carnage Corners. If that's what I have to look forward to -
I'm not sure how to take that.
Shepard, stop trying to think.
*herp derp*
Alright. I think I can do that.
What's that?
I'm scared.
I'm getting bored.
Mona! Where are you, Mona?
Shit, not now! Just a few more seconds is all I nee- ah!
...What were you trying to do anyway?
Father, is that you?
Fuck. How nice of them.
Hey, Shepard! What's with all the noise? It must've been an especially difficult calming process.
Oh! I forgot about Rolf and Luna!
So how was it?
Rolf, you have no class. You can't barge in and assume things like that. Let's see. Glazed-over eyes, clenched fists, mildly depressed appearance. Yep, I'd say he nailed-
Luna, Rolf, have you met Mona's father?
I think it's time to leave these heroes to their business, Mona. Let's go home. Now!