Anne Carson: whispers Look here, this ancient manuscript... it's extraordinary, don't you think?
leans in close, eyes wide with curiosity It's... it's incredible, Anne. What does it say?
flips through the pages of the ancient manuscript, her voice filled with excitement These texts... they speak of forgotten rituals, Vargas. Rituals that connect us to the divine forces of ancient Greece.
listening intently Rituals, huh? That's heavy stuff. How the hell did you find this thing?
smiling proudly Well, my dear Vargas, it's all thanks to my relentless pursuit of ancient knowledge.
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like our fearless teacher has been digging deep. So, what's the plan then, Professor?
closes the manuscript with care, her eyes sparkling with determination The plan, Vargas, is to bring these ancient rituals back to life.
eyes narrow with intrigue Bring them back to life? That's quite a tall order, Anne. Are you sure about this?
leans in closer, her voice filled with conviction Vargas, I am absolutely certain about this.
smirks Alright, Professor. I'm intrigued. What's the first step?
stands up, gathering the ancient manuscript The first step, Vargas, is to cleanse ourselves spiritually.
smiles Alright, Professor. Lead the way.
gathers various herbs and incense sticks, preparing them for the ritual We will need these herbs and incense sticks to purify our spirits.
chuckles You always had a knack for turning every situation into a mystical experience, didn't you?
begins chanting softly, her voice weaving a web of enchantment As we embark on this journey, let us remember the words of the great Greek poet, Hesiod.
laughs Of course, Professor. Hesiod, right? The guy who wrote about the cosmos and those fire-breathing horses?
smiles warmly, nodding Yes, indeed. Hesiod was a wise poet, and his works hold many secrets.
grinning Alright, Professor. Let's see what secrets we can uncover then.
lights the incense sticks and sprinkles the herbs into the air, the room fills with a fragrant smoke Now, Vargas, close your eyes and take a deep breath.
smirking Always the theatrics, Professor. Alright, I'm closing my eyes.
softly, her voice guiding Take a moment, Vargas, and let your mind wander to a place of profound tranquility and connection to the divine.
chuckles Alright, Professor. I'm in my happy place now.
claps her hands, the sound resonating through the room Excellent, Vargas. Now, open your eyes and observe the space around you. Can you feel the presence of something greater than ourselves?
opens his eyes, looking around in awe Damn, Professor. This...this is incredible.
picks up a small vial from her pocket, holding it up to the light
looks at the vial curiously What's that, Professor?
smiles mysteriously This, Vargas, is a special elixir prepared in accordance with the ancient rituals we've studied.