Alright, let’s talk about this “love has a price” thing in Divinity 2. Sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ but trouble, I tell ya. You know, like when you go to the market and that smooth-talkin’ fella tries to sell you them shiny apples for twice what they’re worth? Same kinda deal, only with magic and lizards and such.

So, you stumble into this here Driftwood place, right? Looks nice enough, I guess, but don’t be fooled. There’s always somethin’ fishy goin’ on in them pretty towns. You go to the tavern, ’cause where else you gonna find trouble, huh? And wouldn’t you know it, some lizard fella offers you a deal. Says he can fix your problems, make you stronger, whatever. But nothin’ in this world is free, child. Nothin’.

This lizard, he ain’t doin’ charity work, no sir. He wants somethin’ in return, and it ain’t just a few measly coins. He wants a piece of you, your… essence, or somethin’ like that. Sounds spooky, right? It is! They take all your stuff, your hard-earned gold, your fancy weapons, even that pretty little trinket you got from your grandma. Gone! Just like that.

Now, you’re stuck. No gold, no weapons, feelin’ like a fool. What do you do? Well, some folks say you gotta go talk to the lizard again, beg him to give your stuff back. But I ain’t no beggar. You gotta be smart about it, use your head. There’s always another way.

• First thing you could do is finish up some other chores around town. Like, help out that Lohar fella, you know, the one with all the problems? He might have a connection, somethin’ to help you out. Maybe a letter from some queen or somethin’, I don’t rightly remember. Point is, do some good, and maybe good will come back to ya. That’s what my grandma always said, bless her soul.
• Another thing you can do, and this is where it gets tricky, is find the lizard’s hideout. See, these fellas always got a hideout, some secret place where they keep all the stolen goods. It’s usually downstairs, hidden away. And there’s always a dwarf involved, it seems. Dwarves and lizards, always up to no good. Anyway, you gotta sneak in there, find this dwarf’s room, and look for a backpack. That’s where they keep all your stuff. Just grab it and get out, quick and quiet.
• But if you’re feelin’ bold, you can just talk to the lizard, but be careful! You can tell him you don’t want his help no more. Maybe you changed your mind, maybe you found a better way, maybe you just don’t trust his slimy face. But remember, those lizards don’t like to be messed with, so be ready for a fight or you will get the short end of the stick.

Now, I ain’t sayin’ any of this is easy. It takes guts, it takes brains, and it takes a whole lotta luck. But that’s life, ain’t it? Always throwin’ curveballs at ya. You just gotta learn to hit ‘em, or at least dodge ‘em.

So, next time you hear someone talkin’ about “love has a price,” remember this old woman’s words. It ain’t love they’re talkin’ about, it’s greed. And greed always leads to trouble. Be careful who you trust, child, and always keep a close eye on your purse. That’s the real lesson here. And if you do get mixed up with them lizards, well, you know what to do. Find that hideout, get your stuff back, and teach ‘em a lesson they won’t forget. That’s the spirit! Don’t let anyone push you around.

And that’s all there is to it. Don’t go gettin’ yourself into a mess now, ya hear? Use your head, be smart, and you’ll be just fine.

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