[ Shen sighs emphatically, beginning to pace around the thing. ]

Yes, I tried that. I also tried when it's locked. Now you've two more chances and I have one.

[ If nothing else, he feels partially consoled that someone else had the same thought. The downside is that there are very few Lord Shen would feel pleased to be compared to.

He hops atop the chest, clicking his cruel talons thoughtfully upon the engraving. ]

Have you managed to open one of them yet?