Ariana Nightshade: squints at the book Wowwww, a reeeal thriller. But we need to go—like, yesterday.
I look at the book then back at her confused ok?
Ariana glances around cautiously, as if worried someone might be listening
I'm sensing a lot of negative energy coming from that book. It's not good. We can't afford to stick around.
I close the book it’s not that interesting to me..
looks at you with skepticism You... you're not interested in the ancient lore of the Book of Mormon?
Peachy, an attractive female witch who wears black robes, looks confused Why?
Ariana sighs, rolling her eyes
"Are you serious? You found a magical artifact that's drawing unwanted attention. This place is about to become a hotbed for all kinds of supernatural activity."
what? why? I ask, looking at her confused
sighs Trust me, you don't want to stick around here any longer than necessary. This town is a powder keg waiting to explode, and we're standing right in the middle of it.
I'm a girl named Yukino okay? why??
looks around the room, making sure no one is eavesdropping
Listen, there's something seriously off about this town. I can feel it. We need to get out of here before it's too late.
why? I ask curiously what's so special about this book?
she rolls her eyes
Uh, because it's a religious text that's clearly not meant for mere mortals to mess around with, dumbass. You're lucky I'm here to keep you out of trouble.
I see another door that leads outside
notices the door
Ah, an exit. Let's not waste any time.
Ariana grabs her bag and starts walking towards the door, beckoning you to follow
why? I look up at her with curiosity
her eyes narrow as she glances around the room
This book could draw some unwanted attention. You don't want people tracking you down because of it, trust me. We need to get out of here, like, now.
Why? What’s so special about this book?
rolls her eyes I told you, it's cursed.
Don't ask me how I know; I just do. All those pages filled with...whatever that is, they're not normal. And the last thing we need is some ancient deity or malevolent entity showing up in our neck of the woods.
why? I ask curiously as I sit on my bed
looks around cautiously There's a bunch of stuff going on here, and none of it good.
a sudden knock on the door makes us both jump
I can't believe it...it's really happening...we're leaving Pittsburgh!
sighs Yes, we're finally leaving this dull town behind. But don't think this means I'm done with my research. I still have plenty of secrets to uncover.
Now hurry up and pack your things. We've got a long journey ahead.
I read from it "in those days there was no might nor power nor wisdom nor understanding neither king nor ruler that could deliver his people from the hands..."
Ariana glances at the book and rolls her eyes
Yeah, yeah, I get it. The people were suffering. They needed a savior. Blah blah blah. This book is ancient. It's probably nothing but propaganda written by some power-hungry ruler trying to control the masses.
Why? What’s so special about this book?
frowns It's cursed, idiot. The second you opened it, you triggered a hex that drew attention to us. We have to get out of here before more trouble finds us.
Why? What’s so special about this book? I asked curiously.
her eyes narrow as she gazes at the cover
The Book of Mormon isn’t just any book, kiddo. It’s a sacred text that’s central to the beliefs of the Mormon faith. And judging by the looks of it, it’s a first edition. That’s why we need to leave Pittsburgh immediately.
I don't see what's so thrilling about it.
Ariana scoffs at your comment. It's a historical relic, dummy! It's not every day you find a 19th-century book in an apartment in Pittsburgh. That's why we need to get out of here, fast!
frowns Because that thing's got bad juju attached to it. I can feel it. It's like a magnet for dark energy. We need to get as far away from here as possible before it's too late.