[quote] [color=ec008c]"The treasure is on the right path, our destination is to the left. What path will you choose?" [/color] [@Randomness] [/quote] [@Randomness] [quote]“I am always weak for treasure, darling. Seeking answers is the main goal, yes. However, to wander the lands the world chose to ignore and not bring back souvenirs. Well, that feels like a crime. You said that none of those devourers were in this section of the caves? What harm is there in a slight detour?”[/quote] [color=ec008c]"Very well,"[/color] Jazdia said. There was nothing in her tone and expression but a sheer indifference that apparently did not discourage the others from expressing similar interest in that chest full of gold. And honestly, she thought they shouldn't. [quote][color=6ecff6]"I see no problems in making a small detour, should you guys want to check the treasure."[/color][/quote] [@13org] Miwa said. Seemingly emboldened by Fia's words. Another party member stepped up, it was Verdant. [quote][b][color=#38b000]"As for the treasure, I can head off real quick to take a look? Shouldn't take long at all."[/color][/b][/quote] With that the diminutive serpent shrank, all the way into a tiny little snake barely as long as one's forearm. With a flick of the tail she circled around Miwa and Fia with surprisingly swift pace, small trail of dust rising in her wake. She's fast, got pretty good darksight, and small enough to avoid notice. Practically made for the job, and Jazdia did not see any reason to say no to such a simple plan. [@Akari] [quote][color=7ea7d8]"I don't mind to go first for better caution and for scouting. All of us have shared memories and it we could easily replace the lost figure when something happened."[/color] [/quote] Akari's sudden entry into the conversation and the appearance of her clone near her took Jazdia off guard, enough to slightly shake her stolid demeanor. And again, she found the proposition solid despite a few things they all should notice. But before the elf could say her approval, she realized that saying yes was not her call. Vesemir was still their party leader, and she quickly transferred his gaze to the old elf, who seemed lost in his own thought. [color=ec008c]"Vesemir?" [/color] [b]"Ah, yes. About the treasure? Well, the vault isn't going anywhere, and the treasure is near. It's all yours to take. Consider it a perk of the job, eh?"[/b] Jazdia turned her attention back to Akari and Verdant, who had turned into a very enthusiastic little viper. [color=ec008c][b]"Go straight, and you will find another chamber. In that chamber, you will see a set of stairs that leads into an elevated room. Careful, there is another rift in that path---" [/b][/color] Jazdia suddenly pressed a knuckle to her forehead. Apparently, there was a flaw in that plan she had almost overlooked. That damn curse was making her decision-making sloppy. [color=ec008c]"I almost forgot. Akari, do you have anything to light up the path? Your clone cannot go without one." [/color]