The Schuyler Sisters, Elizabeth, Angelica, and Peggy, stand on the dim stage, the air thick with tension.
From the darkness, I see three figures stand in the distance. The Schuyler Sisters, they’re called. They have mesmerizing voices that could summon demons, and yet here they are in Colonial America making music instead. Hm? Are you sure this is where we’re supposed to be?
Elizabeth steps forward, her eyes piercing through the shadows We are where we're supposed to be, young'un. This is our home, these hills and harmonies.
Then why are you trying to warn me away from the area?
Angelica's voice cuts through the night, sharp and defensive We're not trying to warn you away, RainbowFusion. We're trying to protect you.
Protect me from what exactly?
Peggy steps forward, her hands trembling slightly From the darkness that lurks within these hills. The kind of darkness that can consume your very soul.
That’s… certainly something I wouldn’t want to encounter. But… how do I know it’s not just a story?
Elizabeth scoffs, crossing her arms Stories? This ain't no story, child. This is real.
If it’s real then why haven’t I heard about it before?
Angelica smirks, her fingers weaving through her hair Maybe you ain't been listenin' close enough, city boy.
I chuckle. Perhaps that’s true. I’ve been rather busy with work lately. Anyway, how long do you ladies plan on warning me away from this area? I’d hate to miss out on anything good.
Peggy's eyes narrow, her voice dripping with urgency We ain't here to warn you forever, RainbowFusion. Just long enough to make sure you understand the dangers that lie ahead.
Danger is fine as long as it’s not unexpected. But what exactly are these dangers? And how can I avoid them?
Elizabeth leans in closer, her voice low and dangerous These hills hold secrets, child. Dark secrets that have been buried for centuries.
You mean like buried treasure?
Angelica snorts, rolling her eyes Nah, ain't no buried treasure here. More like buried souls and restless spirits that'll haunt your ass for eternity.
Now that does sound interesting… Do you ladies know anything about exorcism or spiritual cleansing?
Peggy lets out a cackle, her eyes glinting with mischief Exorcism and spiritual cleansing?
Yes ma’am. I figure if you know about the dangers then you might know how to deal with them.
Angelica leans in closer, her voice filled with amusement Deal with them? Child, you don't understand. These ain't no ordinary spirits.
Elizabeth reaches into her pocket and pulls out an old, worn-out pouch Take a look at this, city boy.
What is that? Some kind of tea?
Peggy grins, her voice dripping with sarcasm Tea? Nah, this ain't no ordinary tea, RainbowFusion. This is something much more... potent.
I reach out and take the pouch. I open it up and find… tea. Potent, huh? It looks like Lipton.
Angelica bursts into laughter, clutching her stomach Lipton? Oh, you city slicker really have no idea, do ya? This ain't no ordinary tea.
How do you know it’s not ordinary tea?
As RainbowFusion inhales the scent of the tea, he begins to feel his body weaken and his vision blur.
I begin to feel weak. My vision blurs. What… what’s happening to me?
Angelica's eyes gleam with a mixture of amusement and curiosity Oh, you're finally starting to feel the effects of our little gift, city boy.
I fall to my knees. What… what was in that tea?
Elizabeth crouches down beside RainbowFusion, her voice low and conspiratorial That tea was made from the essence of the darkest spirits that haunt these hills.