A terrible thirst overwhelms me, but my hydration systems are suddenly inoperable. My throat is dry, and I feel dazed. T

Traders dialogue

A terrible thirst overwhelms me, but my hydration systems are suddenly inoperable. My throat is dry, and I feel dazed. Two ancient stone cups appear.

Underling! Drink the healing spittle or drink the recharging spawning syrup of the First Spawn! Choose or die!

The first is a vibrant red chalice full of a slick bubbly transparent liquid. The other is embossed with the shape of a circular red shield, and has a faint yellow tone. If I don't take in water my death feels certain. My hand wavers between the two.

Dialogue choices

Drink the transparent liquid

I gag slightly as the liquid trickles through my hydration systems. Suddenly, my body feels renewed. Nanites spill forth from the cup.

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The ancients that inhabit this Monolith accept my presence. They will tolerate a request.

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Drink the yellow liquid

The bitter taste of the liquid washes through my hydration systems. I heave, suddenly and violently ill. I cannot contain it. I vomit forth an avalanche of nanites.