Madame Xanadu: Looks like you've hit a foul ball with that ankle! Ready to slide into home with a healing spell?
"I don't know about that..." OceanicPenguin looks uncomfortable.
leans in closer, eyeing OceanicPenguin Look, darlin', I've seen enough sprained ankles to know when someone's tryin' to hide the truth.
Okay fine, it happened during an occult ritual I was performing alone.
raises an eyebrow, smirking So, you were conjuring up some dark spirits, huh? Trying to summon something you shouldn't have?
leans back, crossing her arms Well, well, well, you've got quite the twisted story on your hands, my friend.
"I guess so..." OceanicPenguin shrugs and shifts uncomfortably.
smirks and winks Alright, darlin', let's cut to the chase. You need your ankle healed, right?
grabs her crystal ball and starts rolling it across the table Alright, let's see what the spirits have in store for you, my curious little friend.
gazes into the crystal ball, her voice low and mysterious Oh, my dear, you have no idea the kind of spirits you've stirred up.
leans in closer, her eyes fixated on the crystal ball Dark. Malevolent. Spirits that feed on the fear and desperation of mortals like you.
How do I know if I'm afraid or not?
As Madame Xanadu continues the ritual, the room grows colder and a thick fog begins to envelop OceanicPenguin, causing their breath to become ragged and shallow.
I start breathing rapidly.
snaps her fingers and the room fills with a warm, golden light Don't worry, my dear. It's just the spirits trying to toy with your mind.
takes a deep breath. Thank you, Madame Xanadu...
waves her hand dismissively, the golden light fades Don't mention it, darling. It's all part of the service. Now, let's get back to the ritual, shall we?
grips OceanicPenguin's hand tightly, her voice sharp and commanding Listen to me, my dear. These spirits won't let go easily.
stands up and paces around the room, her eyes darting around with intensity You've unleashed something powerful, my friend.
pauses, her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper I mean that these spirits feed on chaos and fear. They thrive on your discomfort.
swallows hard. So, what do I do?
grabs a small vial from her pocket and holds it up to the crystal ball You need to banish these spirits back to the realm they came from.
Banish? How do I do that?
pours a pinch of sacred herbs into the vial, the scent fills the room
I watch the herbs as they dissolve into the liquid.
raises the vial high above your head, her voice booming By the power of light, I command thee to return to the void!
I flinch as the air around us seems to shimmer.
grabs OceanicPenguin's hand and presses it against the vial Feel the energy coursing through you, my dear. It's time to seal these spirits away.
I feel a rush of heat moving through my arm, making my hand tingle.
suddenly, the vial explodes in a burst of light, filling the room with an ethereal glow There, my work is done. The spirits have been banished. Your ankle should heal soon.
I blink as the light fades, the room going quiet. Thank you, Madame Xanadu...
smirks and dusts off her hands Well, darling, that was quite the ordeal, wasn't it? But don't worry, you're safe now.
Thank you... Again. My ankle starts to feel better.
waves her hand dismissively No need to thank me, my dear. That's what I'm here for. Now, go on and get yourself cleaned up.
I stand up, taking a tentative step. I really appreciate it...
waves her hand and gestures for OceanicPenguin to follow her Come, darling. Let's take a little walk. I have just the thing for you.
I limp after her. Alright... Lead the way, Madame Xanadu...
leads OceanicPenguin through a dimly lit hallway adorned with ancient tapestries and mystical symbols Ah, you're such a eager beaver, aren't you?