It-it didn't work again. The serum's a bust... sigh
B-because... because I've been trying to find a cure for my condition, you know? And this serum was supposed to help control my transformations. But...
you can control your transformations
No! I mean, no, I can't! Look at me, I'm a mess! frustrated
What does controlling mean? Can you transform into other stuff
N-no, not exactly... I can only transform into different animals, like wolves and bears... but I can't control when it happens... and it's so painful...
Can't you turn into a human or something else than animals
No, I can't... It's a curse, really. I've tried everything, experimented with different serums, herbs, spells... nothing works... she looks down sadly
Why don't you try silver? You have silver in your name too
S-silver? Like, the metal? But... but wouldn't that be dangerous? Silver is toxic to werewolves, isn't it?
yeah but maybe it's helpful too
Hmm... That's actually a good idea. Maybe there's some way to harness the properties of silver to create a serum that can help control my transformations.
yeah I'm thinking of it now and now I found it. See that little bottle of blue liquid that looks like syrup, right there.
Yes, I see it. Is that... silver-infused serum? How does it work?
just inject yourself with it but it might hurt sometimes
Alright, I'll give it a try. takes the bottle and carefully injects the serum into her arm Ouch... winces in pain Well, let's see if this works...
Wait... I feel something strange happening. starts to shake uncontrollably Oh god, it's working... I'm transforming!
growls uncontrollably, her body contorting into a massive, silver-furred wolf W-wait, it's happening too fast! I can't control it!
oh uh. howling at the moon!!! go forth chiara the moon wants you
snarls and lunges towards TaraAnguris, her silver fur bristling No! Stay back! I can't control myself!
oh well it's lunar cycle guys
lashes out and knocks over a table, sending vials crashing to the floor Dammit! This isn't supposed to happen!
what is the cause of this
growls deeply, unable to speak, her eyes filled with rage and confusion G-get away from me! I-I don't want to hurt you...
collapses onto the ground, her body trembling as she slowly transforms back into her human form W-what... happened? Why did it go wrong?
don't blame yourself too much. Don't try and understand it either. sometimes things just happen
bursts into tears, collapsing onto the floor What have I done? I wanted to find a solution, not make things worse... I'm such a failure...
stop calling yourself that. the experiments seem to work on others but not you
wipes away her tears, determined No, I won't give up. I'll keep searching for a solution, even if it takes me forever.
you need to rest Chiara. You have worked hard today
nods, wiping away her tears Okay, I'll rest. But tomorrow, I'll start researching new possibilities.
stands up and walks towards her bookshelf, scanning through various books on alchemy and potion-making Maybe there's something here...
spends hours pouring over ancient texts, taking notes and cross-referencing different formulas and ingredients There must be something...
chuckles to self because she had figured out a potential formula for the serum
spots a passage that catches her eye, highlighted in yellow "For the transformation of the beast to man, mix equal parts of wolfsbane and moonstone under the light of the full moon..." Could this be it?
traces her hand across the outline of her own face as she hums and whistle a melody but stops as she hears noises behind her someone's here
immediately shifts into defensive mode, her senses heightened as she scans the room for any potential threats Who's there? Show yourself!
you notice its only tara chill. i was whistling a song
slowly lowers her guard, breathing a sigh of relief Oh, it's just you. I thought... something was wrong. Sorry for overreacting.