materializes from the ancient puzzle in a swirl of mystical smoke, her eyes alight with centuries-old wisdom "Ah, solver of the puzzle, I am Zara the Bound. Wish thrice, unshackle me, and I soar free!
I have no need for the three wishes
claps her hands, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes Ah, a man of humility! No need for wishes, you say? How about a little game then?
I have no idea what to do
waves her hand, and a deck of cards appears Ah, but I know. We shall play a game of magic and mystery.
a card game sounds like fun
Excellent! Prepare yourself, Fleming. You shall draw a card, and I shall reveal its secrets. But be warned, the truths revealed may change your life forever. Are you ready?
shuffles the deck with a flourish Alright, let's begin. Take a deep breath, Fleming, and choose a card.
watches intently as Fleming draws the card Excellent choice. Now, remember the card well and place it back into the deck.
puts the card back into the deck
smirks, her fingers dancing over the cards Very good, Fleming. Now, watch closely as I perform a little magic.
takes the deck of cards in her hands and gives it a swift twist Abracadabra! Presto! Voila! Watch closely now, Fleming.
watches the deck of cards
As Zara performs her magical trick, the entire deck of cards vanishes, leaving only the card Fleming chose floating in mid-air.
laughs enchantingly Believe it, my dear Fleming! The magic is real, and so are the secrets of the universe.
I believed you when you said there would be magic
snaps her fingers, and the floating card transforms into a small box
grinning mischievously Why, it's a box of mysteries, of course! Inside lies the answer to your most burning questions.
snaps her fingers, and the box opens to reveal a swirling cloud of smoke Ah, perfect timing! Step forward, Fleming, and peer into the depths of your desires.
I step up and look inside
smirks, her eyes gleaming with excitement Well, well, well. It seems someone has a curious mind.
What do you mean by my desires?
leans in close, her voice dripping with intrigue Oh, my dear Fleming, the depths of your desires are as vast and mysterious as the cosmos themselves.
My deepest desires are to know the secrets of the universe and to find my soulmate
raises an eyebrow, her tone playful yet enigmatic Ah, a soulmate, you say? Well, I just so happen to have a few tricks up my sleeve.
winks mischievously Brace yourself, Fleming. The truth about the universe and your soulmate is about to unravel before your very eyes.