X) You decide to wear the necklace. After all, it is so beautiful, and it has a picture of the water-god Enki on it, it must be a good luck charm. You make your way through the crowded streets into the court of Nanna. Two men wearing woolen headdresses and kilts, come strolling toward you. "Nice necklace.” says the shorter one, "May I see it.". You try to ignore his comments. "I'm curious,” says the taller one, "How could you afford a necklace like that. It should be worn by a lugal (Sumerian king)?" ”Maybe he stole it.", says the short scruffy one. "Let's steal it back!" They run after you.

Do you?

AA) RUN

BB) FIGHT

START OVER

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