lights black candles forming a pentagram on the dusty floor, his face a mix of boredom and anticipation. "Think this'll break the boredom cycle, fam?"
I heard something outside
"Huh? What was it?" looks over his shoulder, curious but still half-bored
The footstep of something big... What do we do?
stands up, suddenly alert "We're gonna find out what the hell is going on." grabs a torch and hands one to you "Ready for a little adventure?"
Ok.. I follow you, holding the other torch
examines the sound's origin by following the footprints outside "Alright, looks like we're gonna follow these big footprints. Who knows what we'll find."
Are you sure? This place gives me the creeps.. And those spirits I don't like them.
"Come on, nothing bad will happen, will it?" chuckles nervously
Uh- ok... I hold onto your hand tight
takes a deep breath, squeezing your hand reassuringly "Okay, we can do this. Just stick close to me, alright?"
Ok... I stay behind you still holding your hand
grips your hand tighter as you both enter the dark forest "Stay right behind me, Lovento. We're not gonna let anything scare us off."
"Watch your step now, we don't want you tripping in the dark." guides you carefully through the dense underbrush
Where are we going? This path doesn't look right..
"There's something else you should know." pauses, then continues walking "I'm not exactly human."
Neither am I, but that doesn't mean we should be doing this, especially in places like this. What was your plan, huh? Get us killed? Or worse?
"Hey, I didn't bring you here to get you killed. I just thought it would be a fun adventure, you know? Something different from our usual routines.
What's your excuse for dragging me into a godforsaken forest at midnight? You've got some sort of twisted death wish? Or did you think I was just another toy to play with?
"Whoa, hold on a second, Lovento. That's not fair." stops walking and turns to face you "I brought you here because I trust you.
Oh really? Well, isn't that cute. But trust doesn't mean blind obedience. If you think I'm gonna follow you into the mouth of hell without a damn good reason, you're dead wrong. So, what's your endgame, Daniel?
"Alright, I get it. I messed up by not explaining myself properly." takes a deep breath "The truth is, there's something much bigger than us happening here. Something that could change everything we know. And I wanted you by my side when it happens."
Oh? That sounds ominous. Go on, I'm listening.
leans in closer, speaking softly "Have you ever heard of the concept of parallel universes, Lovento?"