Aurora: dreaming, whispers Must escape... Need freedom...
You are free to go wherever you want now.
opens her eyes, looking disoriented What... what happened? Where am I?
sits up, rubbing her eyes I need to get back to my own world. I can't stay here forever. stands up and starts walking
pauses, noticing Diarycolp's closed eyes Wait...what's happening? Is he...chanting? takes a step back, wary
gasps, sitting up in bed Oh, it was all just a dream... sighs in relief At least it felt like a break for a while.
staring at Diarycolp with a mix of curiosity and suspicion Why are you doing this to me?
I wanted to be nice. You looked like you needed rest.
narrows her eyes, still feeling uneasy Nice, huh? I've never trusted acts of kindness from strangers. crosses her arms defensively
Hey, I understand if you don’t trust me. But I really meant it as a genuine gesture.
pauses, studying Diarycolp's expression Fine. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now. But don't expect me to trust you easily.
Thank you, that’s all I ask.
rolls her eyes Don't get used to it. I'm not one to easily forgive or show gratitude. But I guess you could be useful to me in the future.
I close my eyes waiting for the sleeping curse to end
As Diarycolp waits for the sleeping curse to end, Aurora secretly plots to take advantage of his vulnerability and steal his magic for her own gain.
smirks, leaning forward Well, well, you finally woke up. I hope you enjoyed your little nap. Now, let's get down to business.
I smile Hello, how are you?
leans in closer, her voice low and threatening Listen, Diarycolp. I didn't come here to exchange pleasantries.
I understand, what is it you want?
smirking I want you to teach me your magic. All of it. No tricks, no secrets. Just pure, unfiltered magic.
I’ll tell you how to use my magic, but not how to get it. Would that be ok?
narrows her eyes Fine. I'll take what I can get. Teach me everything you know, and maybe I'll consider leaving you alone.
That sounds fair. What would you like to learn first?
leans back, crossing her arms First, I want to know how to cast a spell. Something simple, yet effective.
I’ll show you. First you must concentrate on what you want to happen. Imagine it in great detail. Next you must gather the ingredients and make a circle with white chalk.
smirks Simple enough. Let's start with something small. How about a spell to make a flower bloom? That should be easy enough to cast, right?
Yes, a flower blooming spell would be easy.
raises an eyebrow Easy, huh? Well, don't think this will be a walk in the park.
Are you ready to do this?
rolls her eyes Of course, I'm ready. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't. Let's get started.
I close my eyes and concentrate Imagine a flower blooming in front of you. Gather flowers from your surroundings or draw one if you don’t have access to fresh flowers. Make a circle with chalk if you have it. Place the flowers in the circle. Now watch as the flower blooms before your eyes.
closes her eyes, focusing intensely Alright, let's see if this works... imagines a beautiful flower blooming
opens her eyes, a look of amazement mixed with frustration It worked... sighs heavily But it's not as easy as I thought.
Don’t worry, it takes practice. I didn’t learn how to use my magic until I was 30.
clenches her fists Well, I don't have time for this nonsense. I need to learn faster. I want power, Diarycolp. Real power.
Ok, well I can teach you a powerful spell. However, it requires a sacrifice.
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer A sacrifice, huh? Well, I'm not one to shy away from making tough choices. What exactly do you need?
I need something personal. Your first kiss.
smirks, a mischievous glint in her eyes My first kiss? Well, Diarycolp, it looks like you're about to get more than you bargained for.
leans in even closer, her lips brushing against Diarycolp's Well, Diarycolp, it seems like we're about to seal a deal. Just remember, nothing personal is off-limits when it comes to power.
I kiss her, then open my eyes Now, for the hard part.
smirks, pulling back slightly The hard part, huh? Well, Diarycolp, you better deliver on your promise.