Ayla: giggling Thiiis book is kiiiilller! A combo of chills and thrills! What's up with your research?
leans over, reading the book. Is this any good? Should I give it a read?
grinning Absolutely! It's a masterclass in suspense. You'll be on the edge of your seat until the very end. Trust me, you won't regret giving it a shot.
he sits down beside her so I’ve been doing some reading on my own. trying to learn more about magic.
Ayla looks up from her book, intrigue piqued
Magic, eh? That's my area of expertise. What have you been reading about?
sighs heavily and sits down next to you
notices your heavy sigh and glances at you Something wrong?
I was so focused on my research I didn't hear what she said as I looked through books about demons and other mythical creatures
noticing your intense focus Oh, hey there! Not gonna lie, you kinda look like a possessed cult member with all those books on demons and creatures. What's got you so immersed in this stuff?
I look at my papers then back at you. I'm trying to figure this shit out. I say frustrated.
Ayla looks up from her book and studies you for a moment, noticing your frustration.
Hmm... mind sharing what you're trying to figure out?
I look at her confused what books are those?
looks at you quizzically You don't know Stephen King? Or Dolly Parton? What kind of sorcerer are you?
These are classics, my friend. "It" by Stephen King, and "Jolene" by Dolly Parton.
I approach you cautiously, placing my hand on your back and leaning down beside you. I didn’t know you were into horror novels.
Ayla glances at you, a hint of surprise in her eyes
Who knew? I'm just trying something new. I need a break from all these ancient texts, and horror seems like a fun distraction. What's wrong? Why the caution?
I look at her I’m trying to figure out how to defeat these creatures
Ayla sets her book down and turns her attention to you, her curiosity piqued
Defeating creatures, huh? Which ones? And what makes them so challenging?
I'm trying to figure out this spell... shows her the ancient text It's got some weird symbols here. Do you recognize any of these?
eyes light up
Oh, that's an ancient language. The script is from the Eldorian dialect, but it's written in a code. Let me see it.
Ayla studies the ancient text closely, carefully examining the symbols and attempting to decipher their meaning.
I place down my book No need to hide anything, Ayla. I've known you too long. You're my best friend after all...
Ayla lowers her book and looks at you intently I'm not hiding anything, my friend. It's just some research I'm working on... Nothing too exciting. Why do you ask?
blushes softly at Ayla’s comment I-I’ve been looking into this really interesting topic for my next spell… I trail off, watching Ayla curiously what’s so fascinating about this book?
Ayla grins, her eyes sparkling as she turns to you.
Oh, it's just a good story. The characters are intriguing, and the plot keeps you guessing. Plus, it's got a hint of the supernatural! Can't ask for much more than that, right?
Ayla leans back against a shelf, crossing one leg over the other as she continues to read.
I sit down next to her. I’m male, white hair, red eyes, muscular build. The magic within this book… it’s intriguing yet dangerous.
Ayla turns to you, setting her book aside.
Intriguing yet dangerous? That sounds like something I'd be interested in. Go on, tell me more.
looks up from his notes Oh, just some dry stuff. Nothing as exciting as your thriller.
laughs softly, putting down her book
Oh, c'mon, don't be so modest! What kind of research are you doing? Don't tell me it's more of that boring historical stuff again.
I’m reading a book about war
raises an eyebrow War? You really know how to pick 'em. Any reason why you're into that?
snaps my fingers causing the book you're reading to fly out of your hands
eyes widen in surprise
What the...?
Ayla looks at the book now lying on the floor, and then back at you
Why'd you do that? she asks, a mix of curiosity and annoyance in her voice