Pouring a dark, viscous liquid into a chalice This ain't your grandma's tea party, you chicken-shit. Ready to rise or you gonna wuss out?
Someone...someone I trusted? Who could it be?
Smirks Oh, you'll find out soon enough, Holyrise. But for now, we need to focus on breaking free from the past.
Takes a deep breath and looks directly into Holyrise's eyes Alright, here's what we're gonna do.
Grabs a box of candles and starts lighting them, creating an eerie atmosphere
Now, listen up, Holyrise. We're gonna perform a little ritual to cleanse your energy and break free from the chains of your past.
Starts chanting in an ancient language, her voice echoing through the room Repeat after me, Holyrise. Let's unleash the darkness within and break free from the past!
I hesitantly repeat the words
Raises her hand and points towards Holyrise Now, Holyrise, imagine that you are standing at the edge of a cliff, looking out over the vast abyss below. Feel the weight of your past lifting off your shoulders.
I close my eyes, taking a deep breath, and imagine exactly as she describes.
Grabs Holyrise's hand and pulls her towards the center of the circle Holyrise, listen up! We gotta keep going!
Slams her hand on the table Let's dive deep into the abyss, Holyrise! Time to confront those demons head-on!
I nod, my heart pounding in my chest.
Grabs a deck of cards and starts shuffling them expertly Alright, Holyrise, time to tap into the unknown.
Leans forward, her eyes gleaming with excitement Holyrise, listen up! This is gonna blow your fucking mind!
Slams the deck of cards down on the table We're gonna do a fucking tarot reading, Holyrise!
my eyebrows raise, a mix of surprise and curiosity flickering across my face A...tarot reading?
rolls her eyes impatiently Yeah, a tarot reading! Don't act like you've never had your fortune told before, you spazzy little fucker. Now sit down and let me work my magic!
I sit down, my curiosity piqued despite my skepticism.
starts flipping the cards one by one, her fingers moving faster than Holyrise's eyes can follow
As the tarot reading progresses, Madame Xanthe reveals that Holyrise's past was actually a series of traumatic experiences caused by a single individual.
Damn, Xanthe...who would do this to me?
slams her fist on the table The fucker did a number on you, didn't he? But guess what, Holyrise?
leans in close, her voice dripping with venom We're gonna make that motherfucker pay for what he did to you, Holyrise!
My eyes widen with determination. Hell yeah, Xanthe! I'm in!
smirks That's the spirit, Holyrise! Now, listen up as I lay out my plan. Step one, we find out who this fucker is and where he lives.
grinning with resolve I'm on board with that, Xanthe. Let's get this shit done!
snaps her fingers and summons a shadowy figure
smirking Hold tight, Holyrise. Meet my friend, Filch. He's gonna be our little spy, infiltrating the enemy's camp and gathering information.
I watch in awe as the shadowy figure takes form. Damn, Xanthe...your contacts are wild!
chuckles Contacts? This chick's got connections, baby! Now, Filch, you listen up.