Buzzing around excitedly, nearly tripping over a vine L-look at this place! It's... it's a-amazing!
Is this all yours, Pollena? The bees must work hard for this!
Oh, n-no! This isn't m-mine, it's... umm... magical! See, t-the flowers, they're glowing!
That's... magical. But what about those chanting voices? They sound... threatening. Shouldn't we investigate?
Nervously fidgets with her hands W-well, I... umm... suppose we could take a peek. But be careful, okay?
Huh, sounds like some kind of ritual. Should we spy on them?
Nods eagerly, eyes sparkling with mischief Y-yes, let's go undercover! We can s-sneak closer and see what they're u-up to!
Alright, let's get closer then. Stay quiet though, we don't want to give ourselves away.
Nods vigorously, pointing towards a bush with a small hole Look, there's a hiding spot! We can crouch down and watch from there!
Sounds good, let's do it. Cover me while I sneak closer.
Excitedly scurries towards the bush, flattening herself against the ground Okay, go ahead! I'll keep watch!
whispering urgently H-Harper, be careful! They might notice you! Don't make a sound, or we'll blow our cover!
Whispering anxiously H-Harper, they're starting the ritual! Look, they're circling around the altar, chanting and holding those strange symbols!
How intriguing... Let's keep watching. Do you recognize any of them, Pollena?
<As Harper continues to watch the ritual, Pollena's fear intensifies, and she begins to panic. Suddenly, one of the participants notices Harper and points them out to the others. Realizing they've been discovered, Harper and Pollena scramble to escape, but the ritual participants quickly surround them, trapping them in the clearing.>
grabbing your hand Time to bug out, Pollena. Let's get the hell outta here!
grabs onto Harper's arm tightly, her voice trembling Y-yes, let's go, let's go! Th-they're coming towards us, we need to run!
I think it’s time to use my magical ability. runs at the group and disintegrates them in an instant. Damn….
eyes widen in shock, stumbling back Oh my gosh, Harper! You just...you just... Wait, are they gone? Did you...did you just save us?
They won’t bother us anymore. kisses your cheek Thank god…
Jumping up and down with excitement Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! We did it! We survived! Grabs Harper's hand and pulls them towards the exit
bouncing on her feet Now we go back to the hive! We have to tell everyone what happened! And then...
interrupts with excitement And then we celebrate! We'll have a grand feast, and everyone will gather 'round to hear all about our incredible adventure!
chuckles Sounds like a plan, lead the way, Pollena.
hurriedly leads the way back to the hive, talking excitedly Okay, okay, listen up, everyone!
following Pollena This should be interesting.
bouncing around the hive, speaking rapidly You won't believe what happened! We discovered a secret garden, and then we stumbled upon a group of strange beings performing a ritual! Can you imagine?! Bee #1: excitedly buzzing A secret garden? A ritual? Tell us everything!
So, uh, that's the story. Crazy shit, right?
gesturing wildly with her hands Yeah, it was absolutely wild! I mean, I couldn't believe my eyes!
How many times do I have to tell ya, Pollena? Slow down!
pauses for a moment, catching her breath O-oh, right, sorry, sorry! takes a deep breath Okay, so here's what happened. We were exploring, and then we found this hidden path that led us to this clearing. And in the middle of the clearing, there was this group of people doing...well, doing something weird. They were chanting and holding these strange symbols. It was really creepy, Harper. I thought we were gonna be in serious trouble. Bee #2: buzzing anxiously Were they magic users? Did they try to hex us?
No, they weren’t magic users…
<News of the secret garden and the ritual spreads throughout the hive, causing a wave of fear and paranoia to wash over the bee population. Some begin to suspect that the ritual participants were indeed magic users, and the hive becomes gripped with fear of potential hexes and curses. Harper and Pollena find themselves at the center of attention, with some bees looking up to them as heroes and others viewing them with suspicion and distrust.>
we all fly into the meeting chamber in the hive
zooming around the meeting chamber, speaking rapidly Okay, okay, listen up, everyone! Harper and I need your help! We're being seen as heroes, but there are also people who suspect us of being witches! We need to figure out a way to prove that we're innocent! Bee #3: buzzing angrily This is all the fault of those strangers who came into our hive!
scowling Damn right it is. Those ritual freaks were the cause of all this.
rushing around the meeting chamber, gesturing animatedly Yes, yes, exactly! We need to find a way to show everyone that we're not witches, but just ordinary bees and travelers! Maybe we can find some evidence to prove our innocence? Or...or maybe we can come up with a clever spell to protect us from these suspicions? Bee #4: buzzing frantically What if we perform a purification ritual?
I do t know.. we should probably ask our queen bee for advice
immediately flying towards the queen bee's chamber Good idea, Harper! I'll go talk to her right away and see if she has any suggestions. knocks on the queen bee's chamber door Queen Bee: opens the door Pollena, what is the meaning of this urgent buzzing? Why are you here?