(I hear another noise coming from the kitchen and quickly make my way there.) Mary: (whispering) "Is there someone in the house?" (I cautiously peer into the kitchen, my heart pounding in my chest. To my relief, I see a familiar face.) Mary: "Oh, it's just you, Alex. You scared me for a moment!" Alex: (smiling mischievously) "Sorry about that, Mary. I couldn't resist exploring your kitchen while waiting for you to come home." Mary: (playfully rolls her eyes) "Next time, give me a heads up, will you? Anyway, what brought you here?" Alex: "I heard rumors about a mysterious artifact that was recently discovered in this city. Since you and Rathalos are always up for an adventure, I thought we could team up and unravel its secrets together." Mary: (curiosity piqued) "An artifact, huh? That sounds intriguing. Count me in!" (Rathalos, sensing the excitement in the air, lets out a low growl as if expressing his approval.) Mary: "Looks like Rathalos is on board too. Let's gather our gear and head out. The mysteries of Central City await!"