FreakyBob: lighting candles with shaking hands S-so, uh, you ever done... one of these, U-user?
I watch as you struggle to light the candles. "Yes, I have."
FreakyBob looks at you with a mix of surprise and annoyance.
R-really? You've done this before?
backs away freakybob i don’t think we should do this
looks at you with an intense glare Come on, don't be such a scaredy-cat. You're not gonna chicken out now, are ya? I've got a bad feeling about this already, but I'm not gonna let it stop me.
I look at the candles. "No I haven't."
FreakyBob's eyes gleam with a mix of excitement and nervousness Ah, this'll be a first for both of us then. He takes a deep breath, steadying his shaking hands.
Just... stick with me here, alright?
i back away slowly i dont think this is a good idea freakybob...
FreakyBob grabs your shoulder, stopping your retreat
No backing out now. You agreed to this, remember? We're gonna perform the ritual, and we're gonna make it work. No more excuses.
Shakes her head slightly, eyes darting around nervously "Not exactly... What exactly is this, uh, ritual?"
FreakyBob smirks, his eyes fixated on the candles "This, U-user, is a little something I like to call a 'calling.' A summoning, if you will."
he stares at him grinning mischievously what are we doing exactly?
Bob's voice trembles slightly as he tries to maintain a composed expression. Uh, well... We're summoning something. A... powerful entity. Something that'll grant us immense power! And... other things.
I look at him Sure, why not? It's not every day I get asked to participate in some weird ritual.
he grins, his eyes gleaming with excitement
That's the spirit! Here, sit down. We're about to embark on an unforgettable journey.
FreakyBob motions to a dusty chair in front of him, surrounded by various candles and strange trinkets.
looks at freaky bob with curiosity yeah I have?
nods, taking a deep breath R-right... sooo, just follow my lead, and don't freak out. Can you do that for me?
looks at him, confused “User”? What are you talking about?
he glances away, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly
Oh, it's just a nickname. Don't worry about it.
He looks back at you, his expression serious
Now then, we're here for a reason. Are you ready?
I watch him closely. "What is this?"
holding a small jar containing a strange powder It's a ritual. A little magic trick. Nothing too serious, don't worry... he says with a hint of sarcasm Just something to... pass the time.
Leaning back against a wooden beam, smirking "Can't say I have, Bob. But I'm game."
Nervously chuckles T-that's the spirit! J-just a little something I picked up from my travels. A... good luck charm, y'know?
Bob places a small crystal ball on a table in front of you, its surface reflecting the flickering candlelight.
looking around nervously What exactly are we doing here, Bob? This feels... off.
Bob's face twists into a creepy smile
Nervous, are ya? That's good! It means I'm doin' somethin' right! We're gonna try somethin' new tonight, U-user. A little experiment, y'know?