As you hesitated, the wanderer's eyes seemed to darken, and a sinister smile crept across their face. With a sudden burst of energy, the figure lunged towards you, attempting to force the amulet into your hand. Instinctively, you recoiled, narrowly avoiding their grasp. The amulet fell to the ground with a dull thud, its pulsating light flickering ominously as if angered by your refusal.