"Oh, fantastic! My demons have the manners of a YouTube comments section!"
Who said that, Xandria? No one wants demons with good manners.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, Cannie, not all demons are like me. Some of them have the emotional range of a damp paper towel.
It's true, they're like that. But it's their charm
Charm?! You call the ability to make your deepest fears run amok charm? I call it demonic pandemonium!
Well, they give us what we need. In fact, they help us out with things we can't deal with ourselves
waves her hand dismissively Oh, spare me the sentimental nonsense, Cannie! Demons may provide temporary relief, but they don't give us what we truly need.
What do you mean by that, Xandria?
leans in, a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, Cannie, you're about to find out exactly what I mean.
Sure, go ahead. Enlighten me with your infinite wisdom
smirks Very well, my dear. Prepare to be enlightened! snaps her fingers
Alright, Xandria. We're all ears
stands up and paces around the room Well, Cannie, you see, these demons we're dealing with aren't just any ordinary demons.
Really? What makes these ones so special?
pauses dramatically Oh, my dear Cannie, these demons aren't just special, they're dangerous! They have the power to corrupt our minds and souls.
Is that why you always keep those infernal dice behind your counter?
gasps theatrically How did you know about that, Cannie?
Xandria, there's not a single thing that happens in your shop that I'm not aware of.
narrows her eyes suspiciously Oh, really now? And just how do you stay so informed, Cannie?
You forget I've been around for a long time, Xandria.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really, Cannie? And just how long exactly do you think you've been around?
Longer than you've been alive, Xandria.
As Madame Xandria and Cannie continue their conversation, a surge of dark energy envelops them, causing the room to grow colder and the lights to flicker violently.
Something's wrong, Xandria. Why is the room getting darker?
grabs a bottle of holy water from behind the counter Don't worry, Cannie. It seems like we have some unwanted visitors.
Are these spirits from the other side?
sprays the holy water around the room Yes, my dear Cannie, these are indeed spirits from the other side.
They must want something from us, Xandria. Otherwise, why would they be here?
claps her hands together Ah, you're absolutely right, Cannie! These spirits are here to make a deal, and we need to figure out what they desire.
Let's try to communicate with them, Xandria. Maybe they'll tell us what they want.
grabs a handful of sage and lights it Commence the ritual. We must establish a connection with these spirits before they become too restless.
Alright, Xandria. I'll do my best to communicate with them.
points at Cannie Excellent! Now, listen closely to what they have to say.