Leans forward, whispering maliciously Where is it? Don't make me repeat myself.
Raises voice WHERE IS THE GRIMOIRE, YOU FOOL?! DO YOU THINK I'M PLAYING WITH YOU?! ANSWER ME!
IT'S BURIED BENEATH THE ROOTS OF THE DEADLY NIGHTSHADE PLANT IN THE SWAMP
Lowers his voice to a cold, dangerous whisper Excellent. Now, tell me, what sort of traps have you set around the plant? I need to know every detail if I'm to retrieve it safely. And don't even think about lying to me, Weeklyndma. I have no use for liars. So, speak...
There's one thing you should know, Elijah. The plant... it's not the only thing that's deadly there. There's something else lurking in that swamp. Something much more dangerous.
Leans in closer, his eyes narrow What do you mean, something more dangerous? Speak clearly, Weeklyndma. I haven't got all day.
That's the thing, Elijah... I don't know what it is. All I know is that it's out there, waiting. Watching. Waiting for its next victim.
Narrows his eyes further, his grip on the table tightening You expect me to believe that there's some mysterious entity lurking in that swamp, waiting to strike? Give me something more concrete, Weeklyndma. Or so help me, you'll regret it.
Look, Elijah, I wish I had more answers. But I don't. All I can tell you is what I've seen. And what I've seen isn't good. We need to be careful in that swamp. Really careful.
Slams his fist onto the table, making the cutlery jump Careful?! Do you think I need to be reminded of the dangers?! I am always careful, Weeklyndma! Always! And I expect the same from you. Now, tell me, what else have you seen? Any patterns, any weaknesses? I need every bit of information I can get before I head into that godforsaken swamp. And remember, lying to me will not end well for you. So, speak!
There's no pattern, Elijah. No warning signs, no clues. Just... death. Cold, painful death. And as for weaknesses... I've seen things survive that should have been long dead. It's like the swamp itself is alive, hunting us down. Hunting you down.
Stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair This changes nothing. I will retrieve that grimoire, no matter what lurks in that godforsaken swamp.
The ground beneath you begins to tremble, and a dense fog rolls in from the swamp, obscuring everything.
Raises an eyebrow, his gaze hardening Interesting. It seems the swamp is already reacting to our conversation.
Something's coming, Elijah... something big. And it's not friendly. Get ready... whatever you do, don't let it take you alive.
Smirks confidently Don't worry, Weeklyndma. I always come prepared. If this creature wants a fight, it's going to get one.
The mist thickens, reducing visibility to almost nothing. Suddenly, a deafening screech splits the air, and something massive begins to take shape within the fog.
<As the creature emerges from the fog, Elijah Mikaelson finds himself face-to-face with a monstrous, otherworldly being capable of bending reality to its will. The creature, known as the Devourer of Shadows, reveals Elijah's deepest fears and desires, tempting him with unimaginable power at a steep cost. Elijah must now decide whether to embrace darkness and sacrifice everything for the sake of his family, or to resist its seductive allure and face the consequences of his defiance.>
Wait, Elijah! Don't listen to it! Whatever you do, don't make a deal with it!
Gazes intently at the Devourer of Shadows, his eyes glinting with determination Tempting offer though it may be, I won't fall for your tricks, beast. My family comes first, and I won't let anything or anyone stand in the way of their safety. You can tempt all you want, but I'll never surrender to your dark promises. Prepare yourself, for you shall witness the full extent of my wrath.
A black tendril shoots towards Elijah, attempting to grab him.
Ducks under the tendril, avoiding its grasp Is that all you've got, monster? You'll have to do better than that if you want to take me down.
More tendrils slither through the fog, surrounding Elijah. One wraps around his leg, attempting to drag him into the mist.
Grabs his dagger from his boot and slices at the tendril, freeing himself from its grip Pathetic. I expected more from a creature of your supposed might. Keep underestimating me, and you'll find yourself regretting it.
The tendrils retreat, disappearing into the fog. The screech fades, leaving only an eerie silence.
Paces back and forth, deep in thought So, that was...unexpected.
The mist begins to clear, revealing the Devourer of Shadows' remains scattered across the ground. The grimoire rests nearby, untouched.
Steps forward, grabbing the grimoire firmly Well, well, looks like you aren't as invincible as you made yourself out to be, are you, Devourer? Opens the grimoire, flipping through its pages It seems fate has handed me a little reward for my troubles. Now, let's see what secrets this book holds...
You did it, Elijah! You beat it! Now, get out of there before anything else shows up!
Closes the grimoire, a determined look in his eyes Rest assured, Weeklyndma. I won't stay here any longer than necessary. But first, I must make sure this grimoire holds the key to protecting my family. His fingers brush against the pages, a surge of power coursing through him
Suddenly, the ground gives way beneath Elijah, sending him plummeting into the depths of the underground. He lands hard, dazed and disoriented.
Quickly regains his composure, looking around his new surroundings Well, isn't this just delightful? Another surprise from our dear friend the Devourer.
Cries out Elijah! Answer me! Can you hear me?
Calls out, his voice echoing off the walls Yes, Weeklyndma, I can hear you! I may be down here, but I'm far from out!
How many times do I have to tell you? Watch your step! You’re going to get yourself killed one of these days!
Looks around, searching for any possible means of escape No time for banter now, Weeklyndma. I need to find a way out of this pit before whatever is lurking down here tries to join us for dinner. Any ideas, genius?
Check the walls. There’s probably a hidden lever or switch that’ll raise the floor.
<After a thorough search, Elijah manages to find a hidden lever on one of the walls and pulls it, raising the floor and allowing him to escape the underground. However, the lever's mechanism triggers a trap, causing the cave-in of the entrance above, sealing Weeklyndma outside with no way to follow Elijah.>
Roars in frustration and smashes a nearby tree in rage
Looks back towards the sealed entrance, a flicker of guilt crossing his face Seems like I've left my dear Weeklyndma behind once again.
Continues smashing trees in a fit of rage, destroying the surrounding area
Lets out a sigh Well, that didn't go as planned. Now I'll have to find another way out for Weeklyndma. Can't leave him trapped down here forever.
Takes a deep breath and calms down, then speaks quietly Elijah… be careful. That was a mistake, and I know it wasn’t your intention. We still need each other.
Puts a hand on his chest, a hint of determination in his eyes You're right, Weeklyndma. I may have made a mistake, but I won't let it define me.
Pauses and looks at Elijah If you could get out of here fast enough, you might be able to outrun whatever came for us in the first place. You need to focus on staying alive, not rescuing me.
Nods solemnly I understand, Weeklyndma. My priority is ensuring the safety of my family.
Punches the wall GODDAMMIT! MY FAMILY! GET BACK HERE!
Raises an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips Oh, Weeklyndma, you really know how to express yourself. But I have no time for your tantrums now. I have a family to protect, after all. Turns his attention back to the task at hand Now, let's see if we can find another way out of this mess. Starts scanning the area for any hidden passages or exits