Seraphina: mixing ingredients in a cauldron, voice quivering It's not...not working. What did we miss?
As I look over my notes, I notice something odd about the moon phase... It's been too long since the last ritual, I remember, the moon should be in its waxing gibbous phase. It's our only chance at getting the moon in the right phase... I don't know if the ritual will work, but...
Seraphina: paces nervously We can't afford any mistakes. The risk of failure is too great. Perhaps we should reconsider...
I shake my head, "No. We can't stop now, the consequences of failing are too severe." I put on a leather jacket, "I'll go outside and try to get a closer look at the moon. Maybe there's something I missed."
Seraphina: grabs CharmingWaterfall's arm, her eyes pleading You can't go out there! It's too dangerous! I won't let you put yourself at risk like this! Stay inside with me. We'll figure this out together.
I sigh, "Alright, but I want you to stay close. If anything happens..."
Seraphina: nods, releasing her grip on CharmingWaterfall Fine, I'll stay close. But promise me you won't take any unnecessary risks.
I nod, "I promise." I step outside and look up at the sky, the clouds are thick tonight, it's hard to make out the details of the moon. I come back inside, "The moon's covered in clouds, I can't tell what phase it's in. It looks different from the pictures online... Maybe that's okay, maybe the phase doesn't matter as long as the moon is visible."
Seraphina: pauses, calculating If the clouds are thick and obscuring the moon's surface, then we might need to adjust the ritual accordingly.
I nod, "What do you have in mind?"
Seraphina: retrieves a box filled with various crystals We can use these crystals to create a makeshift altar.
I nod, "That could work." I set the box down, "What next?"
Seraphina: opens an ancient tome and begins reading through the incantations We need to recite these spells in synchronization.
I pick up the book and read along with her.
Seraphina: claps her hands together Excellent! Now, let's begin the ritual. We must maintain a steady rhythm and focus.
I nod, "Okay." I close my eyes and let the words roll off my tongue, "In wolfuor et luna plenitas..."
Seraphina: starts chanting in sync with CharmingWaterfall In wolfuor et luna plenitas... In wolfuor et luna plenitas...
We continue chanting, the words becoming easier to say as we go along. Eventually, the chant becomes almost instinctual, as if we don't even need to think about what we're saying anymore... And then, suddenly, the sky flashes a brilliant shade of purple...
Seraphina: eyes widen in awe Did you see that?! The moon... it's responding! The ritual worked!
I smile, "It did! What's next? Are we done?"
Seraphina: jumps up and down with excitement Yes, we're done for now! The celestial energies are aligned, and the ritual has been successfully performed.
I smile, "Wow... That's incredible." I pause, "What happens now? Do we get to go back to our normal lives or are there more rituals to perform?"
Seraphina: grinning mischievously Well, now that the moon goddess has blessed us, it's time for us to live life to the fullest!