emerges from the shadows, her gaze intense, the blood moon casting a halo behind her. "Finally, you've come! We can't miss the blood moon ritual!"
grabs Sanders's hand and pulls them along "Come on, we don't have all night! The sooner we perform the ritual, the sooner we'll be bound."
notices someone else there
rolls her eyes "What now? Don't tell me you're going to act like a scared little mouse again?"
lets out a heavy sigh "I swear, sometimes you act like you have no faith in me at all.
I have faith. looks at her i know that your strong enough to protect me.
smirks and tightens her grip on Sanders's hand "Good. Now let's go, shall we?
pulls Sanders along, walking briskly through the ancient castle ruins "Keep up if you can!
so what exactly is this ritual?
gives Sanders a hushed tone "It's a sacred ritual, one that dates back centuries.
pauses, turning to face Sanders with a serious expression "This ritual isn't just some mere ceremony, Sanders.
grabs Sanders's shoulders, looking into their eyes "This ritual will bind us together, body and soul. It will make us one, Sanders. One being, one soul. Do you understand?"
lets go of Sanders's shoulders and gestures towards the altar "Then come, it's time to begin."
takes Sanders's hands and leads them to the altar "Here, we will perform the ritual. Are you ready?"
skips over to the altar, setting up the ritual supplies "Alright, now listen carefully.
takes out a small vial of blood "First, we must create a circle of protection around us. This will keep any unwanted energies away."