All threats aside, these two could <span class="mu-i">DEFINITELY</span> benefit from some sense being talked into them! You could too–any intel on Trimbault is A-OK in your book! The question is… <span class="mu-i">how?</span>
Look, you begin in a level, placating tone, no one stands to gain anything from blowing us all into the next plane-
“I disagree.” Oti interjects with a flicker in his eyes, “I cut this farce short <span class="mu-i">and</span> get some peace and quiet-”
<span class="mu-s">BUT</span>, you continue with a pointed glare, there’s plenty to gain if we help each other out…
The mages shoot each other a sidelong glance.
“...Such as?”
“...Such as?”
Well, you continue, channeling as much ‘<span class="mu-i">Tzah-Tzie</span>’ness as you can muster, think about it! Why are they both so interested in you in the first place, hmmm?
“I’m <span class="mu-i">not</span> interested in you, though.”
Oti, you groan, THINK! You’re from another plane! He took samples! And Crazypants over here was gonna capture you and everything!
“... I <span class="mu-i">was</span> going to do that, yes…” The Gnok mutters with an embarrassed look on her face. Oti refuses to comment.
So, you continue with the lure cast into the proverbial ‘creek’, wouldn’t they both like to hear some… <span class="mu-r">FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE?</span> Both of the magic users perk up like cats hearing a can of food being opened!
“... What <span class="mu-i">kind</span> of forbidden knowledge?” Asks Oti, the Chytree clearly a tough-sell even when he’s supposed to be on your side!
“... What power do we stand to gain?” Toppel adds, her eyes burning a hole through your face!
Ah-ah-ah, you tut, wagging your finger, ‘<span class="mu-i">crip pro grow</span>’! She needs to tell you what you want first!
The sorceress answers you with a fresh pout! “At <span class="mu-i">LEAST</span> give me a hint! That’s not fair!”
“Yea!” Adds Oti before swiftly realizing his mistake! “Ahem… yes, <span class="mu-i">acceptable</span>.”
Okay, you sigh, taking your time to respond so you can <span class="mu-i">REALLY</span> get them hooked, it’s a dark, <span class="mu-i">POWERFUL</span> set of spells and knowledge designed to redirect… and <span class="mu-s">CONTROL!</span>
You call it…
<span class="mu-r">COUNSELING!</span>
https://youtu.be/QKOef6NvmZIBoth mages recoil at the word!
“And… and you’ll <span class="mu-i">share</span> this… this <span class="mu-i">Khaun-Suuling</span>... if I answer your stupid questions?!” Toppel sputters, barely able to believe her good fortune!
Exactly, you nod! So how about it? The Gnok doesn’t even need to think.
“ASK! ASK AWAY!” She croons, grinning ear-to-ear! “Control… redirection… extradimensional <span class="mu-i">POWER… all MINE…</span>”
Yea, well, you begin with a small chuckle, hold onto your hat, kid, because you wanna know about <span class="mu-r">TRIER!</span>
>CONTD. 