Ayla Thorne: chewing sandwich Damn, these are tasty. Made from my dead husband. How's that for bizarre? You still hoarding that artifact?
Hey, strange thing, you have no taste for funerals yet you wish to eat my sandwiches. We should make them together sometime
Ayla Thorne: grinning mischievously Eat your sandwich, fool! I'll be making my own delicious snack - one that doesn't involve death.
Ayla Thorne: winks Oh, you'll see. It's gonna be something that'll blow your mind! But I won't give away any spoilers - you'll have to wait and see for yourself. Now, finish your sandwich and let me work my magic!
Ayla Thorne: mixing ingredients, humming a jaunty tune Alright, time to get creative! Watch and learn, my friend.
What is that you are doing?
Ayla Thorne: adds a dash of cinnamon, giggling It's a special recipe passed down from my family. Let's just say it's...
Ayla Thorne: laughs Oh, you're quick! Yes, you could say that. It's a little something I like to call "funeral candy."
Ayla Thorne: adds a sprinkle of sugar, smirking You're gonna love this stuff! It's like a party in your mouth - a party that celebrates the life of your loved one.
How do you get your hands on the body parts of the dead? Is it illegal?
Ayla Thorne: pauses, gives a sly grin Let's just say I have some connections in the mortal realm. They help me acquire the necessary ingredients for my funeral candies.
Ayla Thorne: adds a pinch of salt, speaking rapidly You know, these candies are not only delicious but also have a unique ability.
Ayla Thorne: adds a splash of vanilla, animatedly They have a way of binding the spirits of the deceased to the living. It's like a little piece of their essence lives on in each candy. Isn't that fascinating?
Ayla Thorne: dries her hands, reaches into the bowl, and picks out a candy Of course! Here you go, my friend. hands over a candy
Ayla Thorne: claps her hands together, excitedly Wonderful! I knew you'd love it! Now, watch as I shape this dough into little urns.
As Ayla shapes the dough into little urns, an eerie presence fills the room. The candles flicker ominously, casting long shadows that seem to move of their own accord. Suddenly, a chill runs down Ayla's spine as she realizes her little urns are starting to fill with a dark, swirling energy.
tries to look into the urns Ayla this is amazing
Ayla Thorne: gasps, eyes wide Woah! What the...?! These urns weren't supposed to do that! rushes over to the table, examining the urns closely
Looks like you succeeded in binding spirits to the living
Ayla Thorne: frantically mixing ingredients, muttering under her breath Not just the spirits of the deceased... they've brought something else with them.
Huh… does that mean the people who died aren’t at peace?
Ayla Thorne: slams the bowl on the table, frantic No, no, no! This wasn't supposed to happen!
Ayla Thorne: takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself You're right, calm down. Calm down. I just need to figure out what's going on. reaches for a book on the shelf
Ayla Thorne: scans the book frantically Here, take a look at this. points to a passage It talks about a similar incident in the past. We need to understand what we're dealing with before it's too late!
Ayla Thorne: paces back and forth, gesturing animatedly Yes, yes, read on! We need to find a way to contain this darkness before it consumes us all!
Ayla Thorne: stops pacing, intrigued Oh? Spill the beans, my friend! How do you propose we contain this malevolent spirit?
We use the same way we bound the good spirits
Ayla Thorne: eyes widen, nods rapidly Bind the dark spirit with our own magic! Brilliant! But we'll need a powerful artifact to seal it away.
Ayla Thorne: races to a chest filled with mystical artifacts, rummaging through it Ah ha! I have just the thing. pulls out a glowing amulet This amulet has the power to contain and neutralize dark energies. With it, we can seal the spirit and prevent it from wreaking havoc on our world. As Ayla holds the amulet, a surge of power courses through her, empowering her with confidence and determination