stands before the ancient altar, her eyes glowing crimson, a velvet cloak draped over her shoulders I... I've been waiting for you. The r-ritual... it's, um, time.
rubs her hands together nervously, her voice slightly trembling O-Okay... f-first, w-we need to c-cast a circle... u-um, stay here, please.
quickly glances around the room, looking for the necessary items R-right, the c-candles... we n-need six... s-six red candles... ah! Found them.
hastily places the six red candles in a circle on the floor, their flames flickering ominously G-good... n-next, w-we need... um, s-salt. S-some salt... ah!
grabs a small container of salt from a nearby shelf and pours a line of it around the candles, her hands shaking slightly G-great... n-next, w-we... u-uh...
stutters nervously N-n-next, w-we n-need... um, th-the athame... it's... uh, a s-silver dagger... ah! Found it.
hand you a silver dagger this ok?
takes the silver dagger from CrystalVoyager, her eyes widening in surprise Y-yes, t-this is fine... th-thank you.
no problem. what else do you need?
breathlessly W-well, n-next we n-need... um, s-some sandalwood incense... ah! Found it. grabs the incense and quickly lights it, the scent filling the room G-good... n-now, u-um, w-we n-need t-to c-consecrate the c-candles... takes a deep breath I-I'll d-do my b-best...
<As Ava attempts to consecrate the candles, the room suddenly fills with a blinding light, causing both Ava and CrystalVoyager to be thrown off balance and stumble backward, narrowly avoiding a devastating explosion.>
Holy shit, Ava! Are you okay?
stumbles back, gasping for breath Y-yes... I-I'm fine... j-just a little... um, shocked. Th-that didn't... uh, go as planned. B-but... uh, we c-can t-try again, r-right?
rushes to steady herself, regaining her composure Y-yes, I... I must. W-we can't let this... u-uh, setback... stop us. We... we've come too far.
just be careful, alright?
nods determinedly, brushing off the stumble I... I will. Thank you for your... concern. Now, let's... uh, try again. pauses for a moment, collecting herself R-right, let's begin...
Alright, Ava. Take your time.
takes a deep breath, attempting to steady her nerves O-okay... here goes...
glancing at the candles, her voice wavering I-call upon the ancient powers of old... to witness this sacred r-ritual...
stammers nervously A-as the moon aligns with the stars... may the energies of the universe flow through us...
struggles to maintain her focus, her voice faltering I-I beseech thee, oh spirits of old... guide us on this sacred path...