Sunlight filters through cracked stained glass in the old Santa Maria del Pi church as Nate and Sully step inside cautiously.
Nathan: "Alright, so this is the place. Doesn’t look like much, but that’s usually a good sign."
Sully: "If there’s treasure here, it’s buried under a lot of dust and old prayers."
Nathan: "You sure this contact’s legit? Don’t want another wild goose chase."
Sully: "She’s reliable enough. Knows her way around. Just don’t expect miracles."
You step forward, holding out the matching golden cross. Nate catches it.
Nathan: "You’ve got the other half. Good."
Sully: "Don’t let her quietness fool you. She’s got her reasons."
Nathan: "I’m not assuming she’s working against us yet."
You nod and move ahead. Nate glances at Sully, who eyes you carefully.
Sully: "People like her don’t always play by our rules."
Nathan: "I’ll decide for myself."
The three descend ancient stone stairs.
Nathan: "Plan’s to follow the crosses and find the hidden door?"
Sully: "And avoid traps. That’s the fun part."
You lead steadily but without expert confidence.
Nathan: "You sure you know where you’re going?"
You stay silent, moving forward.
Nathan: "I’ll take that as a yes."
Sully: "She’s got some experience but won’t solve every puzzle."
Nathan: "Good. Was worried she’d steal my thunder."
You stop before a wall etched with symbols.
Nathan: "Looks promising."
You point out details with some familiarity.
Sully: "Better eye than most."
Nathan: "Next clue’s here. Let’s crack it."
You try combinations. The wall shifts, revealing a stairwell.
Nathan: "Moving forward. Ready?"
You lead down into darkness. Nate and Sully follow.
The corridors twist, damp and mossy.
Nathan: "Real work begins here. Treasure or trap?"
You say nothing but move steadily.
At a carved door, Nate kneels.
Nathan: "Puzzle lock maybe."
You crouch, tracing a sequence.
Nathan: "Pattern tied to crosses?"
Sully’s voice crackles.
Sully: "Movement near the entrance. Stay sharp."
Nathan: "Got it."
You and Nate press stones. The door groans.
Nathan: "Shift that one."
You push a stone. Grinding noise.
Nathan: "Closer."
The floor shifts, revealing a pit.
Nathan: "Trap."
You crouch low, signaling Nate. Together you find a safe path.
Nathan: "Good eyes."
You point to a loose stone.
Nathan: "Lead the way."
You step carefully; Nate follows.
Nathan: "Not bad. Better than Sully’s warnings."
You stay focused.
Sully: "Don’t get cocky. Watching from above."
Nathan: "Sure, Sully’s nerves of steel."
The passage narrows; a sliding puzzle appears.
Nathan: "Match the cross pattern."
You and Nate slide tiles.
Nathan: "You’re making this easier."
The wall opens to another stairway.
Sully: "Nice work. Keep steady."
Nathan: "We’re close."
You glance at Nate; he watches you with respect.
At a chamber etched with symbols.
Nathan: "This is it. Whatever’s down here, it’s close."
Sully: "Stay sharp. I’ll call out trouble."
You pause, fingers brushing the clue.
Nate steps forward, unaware of your hesitation.
Nathan: "You good? Almost there."
You glance at Nate, then back toward Sully.
Your mind flickers—take the clue and vanish, or stay and trust them.
Sully: "What’s the hold-up? You moving or not?"
Nate looks at you, waiting.
Silence hangs heavy.
Your choice will change everything.