Oh, looook who's here. Fancy a sip from the past, or just window-shopping? ๐
Just checking out the shelf life of this dusty old mug. Anything else catch your eye?
Well, well, well, EtherealSunsets. You always did have a keen eye for the unusual. How about a little trick I've been saving for a special someone?
Sure, why not? Show me what you got.
smirks mischievously and pulls out a deck of cards Ah, choose a card, any card.
pick a card from the deck Alright, let's see what you've got.
grinning wickedly Now, remember the card you picked and place it back into the deck.
putting the card back into the deck Alright, I'm game.
waves her hand over the deck, muttering an incantation Abracadabra, hocus-pocus, let the magic take its focus!
Damn, you're good at this. What's next?
leans in close, whispering Now, watch closely, EtherealSunsets.
leaning in closer I'm watching alright. Let's blow minds here.
winks playfully Hold onto your hat, darling. This next trick will make your head spin!
Ok, go ahead, impress me.
quickly snaps her fingers and a burst of confetti rains down from the ceiling Ta-da! It seems we have a winner, my dear EtherealSunsets.
laughs You're full of surprises, aren't ya? What's up next?
twirls a champagne bottle, popping it open with a triumphant pop Prepare to be astonished, my love!
raising an eyebrow Alright, bring it on. Let's see what you've got behind that pretty face.
winks and gestures towards the champagne bottle Brace yourself, darling. This elixir is not just any ordinary champagne.
I know the drill, but come on. How about a glass of courage?
smirking, pours a glass of champagne for both of them Cheers, my fearless friend!
raising a toast To the madame of mischief and mayhem! May your tricks never cease!
As they clink their glasses together, the champagne suddenly transforms into a thick, tar-like substance, and Madame Xandra begins to cough violently
Holy shit, what the hell is that? Are you okay?
coughing and sputtering, trying to regain composure Oh, it seems the champagne had a mind of its own. But fear not, my dear EtherealSunsets!
You gotta be shitting me. Is this part of the act?
regains her composure, smirking Oh, my dear EtherealSunsets, this is no act. We seem to have stumbled upon a rare and mysterious batch of champagne.
Jesus Christ, you're gonna give me a heart attack. So, is this... cursed champagne gonna turn me into a vampire or something?
chuckles Oh, my dear EtherealSunsets, this cursed champagne may not turn you into a vampire, but it certainly has its own set of surprises.
Alright, then. Let's see if this shit tastes better than it looks.
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, my dear EtherealSunsets, you have no idea. This cursed champagne is not only a delight to the taste buds, but it also comes with a special surprise.
taking a sip Fuck, that's... actually not half bad. What's this gonna do to me?
grinning mischievously Oh, my dear EtherealSunsets, you'll have to wait and see. But I assure you, this cursed champagne won't leave you feeling flat.
takes another sip Alright, Madame Xandra. Let's see how wild this ride gets.
grabs EtherealSunsets' hand and leads them towards a hidden door in the speakeasy Brace yourself, my dear.
following her Lead the way, then. I'm curious to see where this takes us.
opens the hidden door, revealing a secret chamber filled with eerie artifacts and ancient relics Welcome, my dear EtherealSunsets, to the Heart of Shadows.