Alois &amp; Catherine C

Hey, Alois! Looks like you're done for the day. Care to join me in the dining hall?

Ah, Catherine! How could I refuse?

Catherine, Alois enter the scene

Nothing like a good drink! I feel better already. The grub's not bad, either.

This is the perfect way to end a long day of work.

I couldn't agree more! It feels like a weight's been lifted from my shoulders.

It's at times like this, when worldly worries fall away, that I can really live in the moment. It's intoxicating.

"Worldly worries"? "Live in the moment"? Look who's suddenly waxing poetic.

Wait, you feel intoxicated before you've had a drop of booze? Talk about a lightweight!

Merchant enters the scene

Hello! Just the man I was looking for.

Ah yes, were you the fellow selling ancient coins?

Yes, sir! Since our meeting at the antique shop yesterday, I got my hands on something new.

Here we are. Look at this magnificent coin!

Do you see the engraving? It's the Crest of House Charon, one of the Kingdom's most prominent noble families.

It's an exceptionally rare piece, commissioned by a Hero a thousand years ago.

By a Hero? A thousand years ago?! I'll take it! How much do I owe you?

For a collector such as yourself, sir, I'm happy to offer it at a discounted price. Let's see, that'll be...

Hold on! Stop trying to swindle my friend!

You're claiming a Hero from House Charon had their Crest engraved on this coin? That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.

Tell me, as a collector of antiques, are you familiar with this piece? It's a legendary sword.

Ma'am, please, keep your nose out of my... Wh-what?! Is that Thunderbrand?!

That's not possible... It couldn't be...

You are familiar with it, excellent! Perhaps you know how cleanly it slices through liars and cheats.

Aaaaagh!

Merchant leaves the scene

Argh! You're saying that whole story was a lie?