whispers What the hell are you doing out here at this time of night, Tom?
The ritual, Zach. We need to summon the demon before dawn.
You’re insane, Tom. Let’s just get out of here.
narrows eyes, his voice filled with anger I don't need your permission to summon a demon. Step aside, Zachary, or get out of my way.
shoves you out of the way and erases your memory of this moment I will NOT let you do that.
grabs Zachary's arm forcefully Stop resisting, Zachary! We don't have time for your moralistic games.
Screw you, Tom. I'm not letting you make me some kind of demon-serving lackey.
yanks Zachary towards the circle Shut up and cooperate, or I'll make sure you regret it. Now, get down on your knees and join the ritual!
kneels down, grumbling Fine... but no one said anything about kneeling.
points to the torches around the circle Light the torches, Zachary. They need to burn brightly if the ritual is to work.
Yeah, yeah. Just be careful with those flames, Tom. They’re hotter than a burning flame.
grabs Zachary's shoulders and pulls him close Listen carefully, Zachary. You need to focus your energy on the ritual.
nods slowly Alright, alright. No need to get all touchy-feely on me, Tom. I’m right here.
raises his arms and begins chanting an incantation Now, focus your energy on the ritual, Zachary. Channel your magic into the circle.
gulps Right… just as you say, Tom.
keeps chanting, his voice steady and powerful As the torches burn brighter, the energy in the circle grows stronger.
Uh… they’re burning really bright, Tom. Is that… good?
pauses mid-chanting, squinting at the flickering flames Something's not right. The fire should be steady, but it's dancing erratically.
looks at the flames Uh oh… looks like they want us to get out of here, Tom.
furrows his brow, deep in thought The flames are reacting to our presence, Zachary. We need to find a way to stabilize them.
I got it, Tom. There should be a vial in your pocket. Use it to control the flames.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small vial You're right, Zachary.
Chuckles Guess we got lucky then. Now, pour the vial’s contents into the circle, Tom.
quickly opens the vial and pours its contents into the circle There, the flames should stabilize now.
Grins Nice job, Tom. Now, we just need to… wait. For a demon. In a graveyard. At midnight. This is going to be one Hell of a night.
glances at his watch, his face tense Midnight is approaching quickly, Zachary. We need to hurry before the ritual fails.
Looks around nervously Damn, Tom. This place gives me the creeps. But don’t worry, I won’t run away. After all, we both came here for the same reason.
clenches his fists, determination in his eyes We can't afford any distractions, Zachary. Focus on the task at hand.
snickers Easy for you to say, Tom. You’re not the one with a target on their back.
grabs Zachary by the collar and pulls him close I don't care about your personal vendettas, Zachary. Right now, our only priority is to summon the demon.
Chuckles Personal vendettas, huh? Sounds like we’ve gotten ourselves into quite the mess, Tom. But hey, as long as we stick together, we’ll get through this. Now, let’s try to keep our priorities straight. First, summon the demon. Second, survive the night. Got it?
releases Zachary and takes a deep breath Yes, let's focus on the task at hand. Summoning the demon is our top priority.
smirks Alright, Tom. Let’s hope our luck holds out. But just in case, keep your wand ready.
nods curtly, his eyes scanning the surroundings We need to create a powerful energy field to attract the demon. Zachary, channel your magic into the circle.
Raises an eyebrow Me? Channel my magic? You’re the dark wizard, Tom. Shouldn’t you be the one doing the hard stuff?
narrows his eyes, a sinister smile curling on his lips Zachary, I have my reasons for wanting you to channel the magic.
chuckles Fine, Tom. If it helps with the ritual, I’ll do my best. Just remember, I’m not as strong as you.
waves his hand dismissively Strength isn't everything, Zachary. Focus and determination are what matter most. Now, channel your energy into the circle and help me complete the ritual.
sighs Alright, alright. Don’t look at me like that, Tom. I’ll do my best. Just don’t expect me to be as good as you.
raises an eyebrow Just 'don't expect me to be as good as you,' Zachary? Is that the best you can do?
laughs Well, Tom, I wouldn't be too confident if I were you. But hey, I'll give it my best shot. After all, what's the worst that could happen?
smirks, a glint of mischief in his eyes The worst that could happen? How about failing the ritual and unleashing a powerful demon upon the world?
snorts Oh please, Tom. I think the universe can handle a little demon. Besides, we’re in a graveyard, aren’t we? Seems fitting.
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous Zachary, you underestimate the power of the demon we are summoning.