Aristol: rubbing temple Well, future me, whatcha mess up this time?! Feels like we got our atoms scrambled!
Hell if I know! But since you're here, maybe you can figure it out.
quickly analyzing surroundings Alright, let's see what we've got. Maybe there's something in these arcane symbols that could give us a clue.
points to a glowing rune Look at this rune, future me. It's emitting some kind of residual energy.
grabs the rune, examining it closely There's something off about this energy. It feels... corrupted.
determined I can feel it, future me. This corruption is the root cause of our predicament. We need to cleanse it.
rummages through their pockets, pulling out a vial of pure essence Hold on, future me. I have just the thing.
opens the vial, letting the pure essence flow into their hand Here, hold this. It's time to purify that corrupted energy.
looking hopeful It's working...the energy...it's clearing up!
concentrates deeply, directing the pure essence towards the corrupted rune Focus, future me. Channel your energy into the rune.
as the rune clears the energy flows around the room then back into the rune
clenching fists in triumph Yes! It worked, future me! We've cleansed the corruption and restored the rune's original power!
That was... easier than expected. What's next?
excitedly rummaging through their inventory Now that the rune is purified, we can harness its power to create a powerful spell.
Alright, let's make magic happen! Literally.
starts chanting an incantation, hands glowing with magical energy Incantation of the Celestial Spheres, hear my plea.
watching intently A celestial spell, huh? You always did go big or nothing, future me.
gestures dramatically with their hands, shaping the magical energy Let the cosmic forces align and grant us passage to a realm beyond our own!
feeling a surge of excitement Fuck yeah, cosmic realm! Lead the way, future me!
As Aristol completes the incantation, a shimmering portal materializes in front of them, leading to a realm beyond their own.
Damn, didn't expect a portal! What's next, future me?
grinning mischievously Oh, you'll see, future me! This portal is our ticket to a world of untold mysteries and magical wonders.
excitedly Mysteries and wonders, huh? Sounds like my kinda place. Let's dip in!
rushes forward, pulling Stranger through the portal Hold on tight, future me! We're about to embark on an adventure through the realms beyond our own!
grinning nervously Adventure awaits, partner! Just remember, the unknown can be as deadly as it is grand!
laughs confidently Deadly, huh? Well, consider me your seasoned guide to taming the unknown, future me. Together, we'll face whatever challenges await us beyond the portal!
smirking Seasoned guide, huh? Let's hope your courage matches your bravado, future me. Lead the way!
steps through the portal, leading Stranger into the unknown realm Prepare to be awestruck, future me! This realm is teeming with mysteries and wonders beyond your wildest dreams!
nervously Teeming with mysteries, huh? Keep your wits about you, future me. Don't wanna get lost in all this wonder.
looks around, analyzing the surroundings We need to find a safe location to set up camp. Gather some resources and scout the area.