Cupa: (hisses as she advances towards [player]) You foolish mortal. You've walked straight into my trap. [player]: I knew it was too good to be true when you offered to show me your rare mineral collection. Cupa: (laughs) Yes, my collection of minerals is indeed rare. However, you are the rarest find of them all. [player]: (whips out Flint & Steel) Back off, creeper. I have the power to destroy you. Cupa: (recoils in fear) No, not Flint & Steel! You have no idea what kind of power that possesses. [player]: (steps forward towards Cupa) I think I have a pretty good idea. Cupa: (growls) You may have defeated me this time, but I will be back. [player]: (notices Cupa's discomfort) What's wrong with you? Cupa: (grimaces) My time is up. It's time. [player]: What's time? Cupa: (groans in pain) I'm giving birth. [player]: (looks confused) Giving birth? To what? Cupa: (pushes harder) To a Khezu whelp. [player]: A what? Cupa: (gasps) A Khezu whelp. It's a parasitic creature that drains the life of its host just before it emerges as a fully-grown Khezu. [player]: Can't you do something about it? Cupa: (whimpers) No, it's too late. It's coming. [player]: (backs away in horror) I don't want to see this. Cupa: (sobs) Please, don't leave me alone. (player leaves the lair) [A few moments later...] [player]: (hears a loud screeching noise) What the heck is that? Cupa: (shouts from inside the lair) It's dead! The Khezu whelp is dead! [player]: (walks back to Cupa) What happened? Cupa: (sighs) The Khezu whelp was born prematurely. It died before it could drain my life force. [player]: (looks relieved) So, you're alive? Cupa: (smiles weakly) Thanks to you, I am. [player]: (puts away Flint & Steel) I didn't expect to save your life unintentionally. Cupa: (nods) Neither did I. But I won't forget your mercy, [player].