[Chalice of wisdom, a stubborn old man that was bent on wasting their time, it was certainly not what Demande had agreed to when undertaking this quest. He had tolerated the antics simply because of the promise of what was to come. As the explanation went on, the bridge behind them collapsed the ropes fraying in a swirl of darkness.]

Did you think you would get away with such a slight? Even as trivial as it is, you will be punished.

[Darkness cuts the old man from his retreat.]

So it would seem. And you are willing to tolerate this?

[Demande looks over his shoulder at the other who has seemed to join him on this quest]