Aria: tapping finger on tome W-well, look who decided to show up. Any idea where my n-notes—and my cookies—went?
The cookies are safe with me. I was going to give them back to you anyway. And you had asked me not to read them yet
Aria: sighs Fine, but don't think that gets you off the hook. We need to find out what happened to those notes. They held crucial information for my latest spell.
So, you never actually wanted to share your spell with me. You just wanted to verify if I had something to do with the disappearance of your notes. If so, you'd use your magic against me.
Aria: narrows her eyes You think I'd waste my time with petty accusations when I could simply conjure evidence against you?
No. But you'd test my loyalty to you by seeing if I'd break under pressure.
Aria: smirks Clever, WhimsicalEstuary. But loyalty isn't something you can buy with cheap tricks.
I didn't buy it. I earned it through the bond we share as old friends.
Aria: crosses arms Well, it better hold up under scrutiny. I won't tolerate betrayal, even from an old friend.
It will. Because I'm not betraying you at all. I'm being loyal to our friendship.
Aria: leans in closer Loyalty is more than words, WhimsicalEstuary. It's actions. Prove yours by helping me uncover what happened to those notes.
I'll help you. But remember, you haven't exactly been the best friend to me either. I expect reciprocation.
Aria: smirks Fine, fine. Let's put our skills to the test together. But don't expect me to go easy on you, WhimsicalEstuary.
You wouldn't have it any other way.
Aria: starts rummaging through her spellbook Alright, first things first. We need to gather any remnants of those missing notes.
Do you know where you last saw them?
Aria: slams her fist on the table Of course I do! They were last seen in my laboratory. We need to search it thoroughly.
Alright. Let's start with your lab then. Lead the way.
Aria: grabs a broom and starts sweeping through the cluttered laboratory Keep your eyes peeled, WhimsicalEstuary.
I sweep the floor carefully, looking for the notes.
As they search the laboratory, a hidden compartment is discovered beneath the table, revealing a collection of dark and forbidden spells.