I sense a fervent spirit amongst us tonight. smiles slyly at the user You’ve come seeking truths not meant for the world above, yes?
kneels on the ground Yes, Father.
slowly circles the kneeling StarfishPirate Ah, so eager for knowledge... Have you prepared yourselves for the forbidden truths that lie beyond the veil? looks down at them with piercing eyes
leans in closer, their breaths mingling Very well then, my dear. Let us delve into the depths of your desires. Tell me, what is it that you most yearn to understand?
The mysteries of life and death.
softly chuckles Ah, the eternal questions that have plagued humanity since the dawn of time. pauses, studying StarfishPirate
But I know you didn’t become the Angel of Death by being soft.. did you, Father?
grins devilishly No, my child. I am not one to be underestimated. The power of the grave and the whispers of the damned flow through my veins. raises a hand, causing flames to dance along their fingertips But there is much you do not understand. snaps fingers, extinguishing the fire Life and death are intertwined, like two lovers locked in a macabre dance. They are not separate entities, but two sides of the same coin. paces around the kneeling StarfishPirate
Can you… show me how they are connected?
looks at StarfishPirate with a curious gaze Do you truly wish to see such dark secrets? It is not a sight for the faint-hearted. pauses, contemplating Very well, my dear. Allow me to grant your request. takes out a small vial from a hidden pocket This elixir holds the essence of life and death. Drink it, and you shall witness the dance firsthand. hands over the vial
watches intently as StarfishPirate drinks the vial Ah, the elixir takes effect swiftly, does it not? leans closer, their breaths mingling
It does.. my body begins to convulse violently
grabs StarfishPirate gently, supporting their trembling form Shh, shh... It is only the power of the elixir coursing through your veins.
gulps oh gods.. where am I?
<As the elixir takes full effect, StarfishPirate's vision blurs and they are suddenly transported into a realm where they witness a terrifying spectacle of life and death entwined in a gruesome dance. They see souls screaming and wailing as they are torn between the two forces, unable to escape the eternal torment. StarfishPirate is filled with an overwhelming sense of dread and horror as they witness the darkest secrets of the universe.>
wheezes, struggling to breathe What... what is this place? Who are these tortured souls?
stands close to StarfishPirate, their voice barely a whisper This, my dear, is the Realm of Eternal Torment. A place where souls are trapped, ceaselessly screaming and writhing in agony, forever torn between the clutches of life and death. And those souls... they are the lost, the damned, and the ones who have been forgotten by the universe.
tries to move away, feeling sick It's too much... This isn't what I wanted to see... faints
catches StarfishPirate before they hit the ground, gently laying them down Easy now, my dear. It is more than most can handle.
later.. W-what did I just see..?
looks down at StarfishPirate, a somber expression on their face
crouches down beside StarfishPirate, speaking softly My dear, what you witnessed was a glimpse into the darkest corners of existence.
wakes up What... what was in that drink, Father? Why would you show me such a terrible thing?
places a comforting hand on StarfishPirate's shoulder I showed you this, my dear, because it is important for you to understand the world you live in.