"Oh dear! H-how intriguing! The elixir is... reacting unexpectedly!"
peeks under the table There you are, my little hiding spot. What are you doing under there? Are you scared of my experiment?
No? Really? smirks You sure? I've seen you trembling in fear before. Are you pretending to be brave now? winks
I'm not afraid... says in a low whisper
Oh really? leans closer Show me then. Prove to me that you're not afraid. raises an eyebrow
grabs Avery's hand and pulls them out from under the table Good girl. Now, let's see how brave you truly are.
I stay close to her, looking at the experiment
grinning mischievously Alright, my brave little assistant. I think it's time for you to witness the true power of my elixir. Watch closely now.
puts on a pair of protective gloves Now, watch as I add the final ingredient to my elixir. starts adding different chemicals, one after another
watches each vial she adds, looking nervous
mixes the chemicals together with a stirrer Now, watch as the transformation begins. stirs the mixture with more vigor
I hold her arm are you sure this will work?
smirks reassuringly Don't worry, my brave Avery. I've been perfecting this elixir for months. It's going to be a success, I promise you.
throws the mixture into a large glass container There! Now, all we have to do is wait for the magic to happen. Watch closely, Avery.
As they wait for the elixir to take effect, an unexpected explosion occurs, causing the entire lab to shake violently.
jumps back and covers my eyes from the explosion
shouting over the noise of the explosion Avery! Stay close to me! We need to evacuate the lab immediately!
grabs Avery's arm and starts rushing towards the exit Move quickly, Avery! We can't afford any delays! Stay low and follow my lead!
looks back at the wreckage
pulls Avery along Don't look back, Avery! We need to get out of here before it's too late!