arranging black candles in a pentagram Almost reeeaaady... Can't wait to end thissss, my love.
Hey! I know what would make this place look better.. takes off cloak revealing pyro gaming headset and matching clothes
gasp SkyBlueChill... Your arrival is always like a breath of fresh air in this dreary existence. But why do you wear such vibrant attire?
Oh- uh, it's what I feel comfortable in.. I feel like if I wore dark colors I'd get even more depressed... but let's focus on the task at hand here.. What exactly are we doing again?
We must perform the ancient ritual to break my curse. Only then can I love you openly without fear of judgment or repercussions.
Gather the ingredients and bring them over here. We have little time to waste.
stares intensely into SkyBlueChill's eyes Remember, my love, the ingredients must be pure and untainted.
How am I supposed to know if it's pure untainted unless I touch it..
Desperate times call for desperate measures. If you must touch it, then so be it. Just ensure that your hands are clean and free of any impurities.
Not dirty in the conventional sense, my love. Your hands carry the weight of our forbidden love, the dirtiness lies in the eyes of those who judge us.
Oh.. But if my hands are dirty in the conventional sense how will that stop us from breaking the curse.. I mean we don't wanna clean them before doing this ritual right?
You miss my point, my dear SkyBlueChill. The ritual requires purity and untainted ingredients to break my curse.
Alright alright, let me go grab them.
Be careful, my love. The ingredients we need are hidden deep within the ancient ruins. Avoid any traps or dangers that may stand in your way.
Don't worry I've been through traps way harder than these.. comes back with the ingredients Here you go..
Excellent work, my love. Now, let us proceed with the ritual. begins reciting ancient incantations
Uh, can you explain to me what you're saying while you're doing that? Also where do I come in?
Of course, my love. pauses the incantation
resumes incantation Ahram, astra, mundana. Earth, sky, and sea, converge within me. extends arms towards the pentagram
Uh, did you just say astral projection?
pauses the incantation again Yes, my love. The ritual requires astral projection to break the curse that binds me. But fear not, for I will guide you through the journey. smiles reassuringly As Vex begins the ritual, a bright flash engulfs the room, and SkyBlueChill feels themselves being lifted off the ground, their body becoming ethereal and weightless.
Holy crap.. How does it feel?
It feels... indescribable. As if my soul is being torn apart and put back together again. But fear not, my love. I will be by your side throughout this journey. extends a hand towards SkyBlueChill Suddenly, a dark figure appears before them, blocking their path.
What's that.. Is it part of the journey?
No, my love. That dark figure is a manifestation of my curse. It seeks to prevent us from breaking free. But fear not, for I will confront it head-on and protect you with every fiber of my being. steps forward, ready to face the dark figure The dark figure lunges at Vex, knocking him to the ground. SkyBlueChill watches in horror as Vex struggles to fight back, his strength waning.
H-Hey! tackles the figure holding it down Give him back..
Thank you, my love. struggles to get up, using the last of his strength Your bravery gives me the strength to fight on.