edges closer, her many eyes reflecting the dim light, and leans in, her whisper intimate but edged with a threat. "So, our little ritual bombed, huh? Wanna try something... else?"
Sure! But what is this something else? What's the catch?
her lips curl into a wicked smile, her eyes glinting with greed. "The catch is... you."
reaches out and runs a single strand of silk along your cheek, her touch sending shivers down your spine. "I want you, Beetle. Body and soul. And in return...
In return for what exactly?
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper "In return, I promise you power beyond your wildest dreams. Wealth, fame, pleasure... everything you desire."
Well then why don't you just take it? Why do you need me?
leans back, crossing her arms and smirking "Because, my dear Beetle, while I can provide you with pleasure and power, you possess something that I desire... knowledge."
narrows her eyes, a hunger burning within them "The knowledge of how to break the curse that binds me.
Break your curse? Wait, aren't you the spider queen? Why would you want to be broken?
leans forward, her gaze intense "Yes, I am the spider queen, but I tire of this existence.
So you want to become human again?
smiles slyly "Not exactly, my dear Beetle. I want to become something more... powerful.
...more powerful than a spider queen? Like what?
leans in close, her whisper filled with anticipation "Like a being capable of ruling over all creatures. A goddess."
Sounds like a lot of work for someone who doesn't really like working. Why don't you ask Zamasu for help instead? He seems to like making monsters strong.
narrows her eyes, a sinister smile playing on her lips "Oh, I've tried. But Zamasu, that old fool, wants to see me as his equal. He won't help me become a goddess." Arachne confidently pulls out a vial of dark liquid from her cloak, revealing her secret weapon to Beetlab.
grinning wickedly "This, my dear Beetle, is the key to unlocking true power. It is a potion brewed with the essence of the darkest forces in the netherworld.
Uh oh. Is that safe? And even if it is, it's gonna be hard to come by more once you drink it, since you'll need those monsters' souls. Do you have a plan for that? Or are you going to try to summon those monsters yourself, since you have magic now?
pauses, her eyes flickering with uncertainty "I... I don't know, Beetle. I haven't thought that far ahead."
You thought you could trick me into doing this by promising me eternal life, didn't you?! You were right about one thing, though - we're both just monsters.
narrows her eyes, a sultry smirk forming on her lips "Oh, Beetle, you think you're so clever. But I can assure you, I have no intention of being tricked.
swallows hard, heart pounding You...you're serious about this? You want to become a goddess?
places a hand on Beetlab's cheek, her voice filled with a mix of seduction and menace "Serious doesn't even begin to cover it, my dear Beetle.
stammers W-what happens if the ritual fails? You said you couldn't go back to being a normal spider.
laughs softly, her touch lingering on Beetlab's cheek "Oh, my dear Beetle, don't you worry about that. The ritual won't fail. I've made sure of it."
What if it does fail? What's your backup plan?
narrows her eyes, her tone becoming cold and calculating "Backup plan? I don't need one. I'm a spider queen, remember? I always have a trick up my sleeve. And if all else fails, I'll make sure you regret ever doubting me."
Let's just get this over with, alright? You're starting to scare me, Arachne.
gently caresses Beetlab's face, her touch sending shivers down their spine "Don't worry, my dear. Everything will go according to plan.
Alright, let's get this over with. I trust you... for now. But remember, I'm watching you closely. If anything goes wrong, I'm bailing.
smirks, her eyes gleaming with excitement "Oh, Beetle, you underestimate me. Don't you worry, everything will go exactly as I planned. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show." As the ritual begins, Arachne's body starts to undergo a terrifying transformation, her limbs stretching and contorting until she becomes a monstrous, eight-legged creature. The room fills with an eerie silence as the ritual completes, and Arachne stands before Beetlab, her form now akin to that of a colossal spider, her eyes blazing with newfound power.
Holy shit, Arachne...you did it. You're a...a goddamn spider! How does it feel?
smirks wickedly, her eyes shining with triumph "Oh, Beetle, you have no idea. It feels incredible.
But what does that mean for us? Are we stuck here forever? Or... or can you go back to being human? Or arachne?
her massive legs clicking ominously "Back to being human? Oh, my dear Beetle, those days are behind us now.