[s2e10] The | Gentleman And The Thief

The gang arrived at the Forge just as the shadows began to stretch. They didn't find a hulking brute or a band of raiders. Instead, standing calmly by the central pedestal was a figure draped in an impeccably tailored coat. He moved with a grace that made the heavy machinery around him seem clumsy.

"Eli Shane," the thief said, his voice smooth and devoid of malice. "I’ve heard much of your heroics. It’s a shame we meet under such... acquisitive circumstances." [S2E10] The Gentleman and the Thief

"He thinks he's playing a game," Eli said, looking at the card. "But we're going to change the rules." The gang arrived at the Forge just as

The thief tipped his hat, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "In a world of chaos, style is the only thing that separates us from the Slugslingers who simply want to break things. I’m not just a thief, Eli. I’m a performer." He moved with a grace that made the

"More like a challenge," Kord added, checking the mechanical seals on his Mecha-beast. "Every post has a location hint. The next one points to the Crystal Forge."

"He’s good," Pronto grumbled, dusting off his cape. "But he’s not Pronto-good."

Below is a drafted story inspired by the events of this episode: The Phantom of the 99 Caverns