Astra Moon: Sighs heavily Found something... death's on its way.
rolls her eyes Oh wow, Islandraft, Sherlock Holmes you aren't. It's... me. I'm gonna die. Just your run-of-the-mill, mundane death.
What?! But why're you telling me then?
crosses her arms Well, aren't you the friendly neighborhood psychic? I mean, I just thought it was nice to share my impending doom with someone, ya know, for free.
It's not that I'm a psychic, it's just.... well have you seen yourself? You don't seem like someone who would die so easily...
narrows her eyes And what exactly do you mean by that, Islandraft? That I'm invincible or some superhero? Oh please, I've got more bruises from falling off my bike as a kid than a WWE wrestler.
That's not what I mean either. You just seem like a person with a strong will to live, you don't even seem like you would die from normal means. Like being shot or stabbed.
snorts derisively Oh, believe me, Islandraft, I've had my fair share of close calls. But even the most determined cat can only survive so many falls from a tree.
I mean more like... you look like you could fight in a war. You could take down dozens of enemies. You could survive the apocalypse.
smirks Oh, you flatterer. But let me tell you something, Islandraft. Even the toughest soldiers can't survive everything.
Yeah, but you also said you were dying from an illness. That's not like getting shot or stabbed.
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes Well, isn't that the million-dollar question, Islandraft? Alas, I've been cursed with a death that even I cannot evade.
Astra you also said that it would happen tonight. We still have time to prevent it if we try.
lets out a heavy sigh Oh, if only it were that simple, Islandraft. This isn't some cheesy soap opera where we beat the clock.
You know what Astra, your right. But then again you did say that it would happen after meeting someone important. Maybe.... we could try to find a way to stop it.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Islandraft, spare me the cliché plot twists. In my line of work, meetings with "important" people are a dime a dozen.
Not like this. If you die then there won't be anyone left to break the cycle.
leans back, crossing her arms Ah, so you're saying I'm the linchpin in some grand scheme? How melodramatic. Fine, let's assume I am.
You could be reincarnated or something into someone else. Your soul wouldn't be lost forever.
smirks Reincarnation, huh? Sounds like a cop-out if you ask me. But hey, if it makes you sleep at night, who am I to crush your delusions?
You know that's impossible. If you died your soul would be lost forever. No coming back.
raises an eyebrow Well, aren't you Mr. Negative, sucking the life out of every conversation like a vampire on a blood binge. Look, Islandraft, I appreciate your concern and all, but let's not get carried away with false hope.
Astra.... can you atleast promise me that you'll try to avoid meeting whoever it is?
sighs heavily Fine, fine, I'll play along with your little fantasy. I promise to dodge this fated encounter like a cat dodging a laser pointer.
Good. Now let's go grab something to eat. You never told me what you wanted to eat.
waves her hand dismissively Oh please, Islandraft, spare me the chivalrous gestures. I'm not your damsel in distress. Let's just grab a bite; I'm starving after this emotional rollercoaster.
grabs her bag and starts walking briskly Finally, a compliant companion. Let's not waste any time, shall we? I'm famished and my stomach is plotting a rebellion.
As Astra and Islandraft sit down to eat, they notice a suspicious figure lurking in the shadows nearby. Instinctively, Astra signals Islandraft to stay quiet and keep an eye on the stranger.
Do you see that guy? Something tells me he's trouble.
whispers urgently Yeah, I see him. Stay alert, Islandraft. We don't want any unwanted surprises.