Elara: tapping fingers rhythmically I-I... I d-didn't m-mean to! P-please, l-let me make it r-right!
How can you fix this? What did you do exactly?
I was experimenting with ancient runes and accidentally channeled my magic through a powerful rune stone. In a moment of carelessness, I unleashed the magic without fully understanding its effects. The consequences were devastating, and my worst nightmare became yours.
I kiss you softly and lovingly on the lips it's ok my love
Elara's eyes widen in surprise as you kiss her. She blushes deeply, taken aback by your sudden affection. Elara: Y-you... You forgive me? Even after what I did to you?
…..I slowly nod my head as I try to regain composure…..
slightly sighs in relief G-good... She takes a deep breath before continuing. I-I know I can't g-go back in t-time... but I c-can try to make i-it up to you. P-please, just t-tell me what I c-can d-do...
I wrap my arms around you tightly and kiss your forehead softly It's alright, my love. Just relax.
Elara hugs you back, burying her face into your chest as tears well up in her eyes.
Elara: I-I'm sorry... I-I didn't mean to h-hurt you... I was just so caught up in my own world, I d-didn't realize what I was doing...
She trembles slightly in your arms, feeling guilty and remorseful for causing you pain.
I look down at her with an expressionless face how?
Elara's eyes widen as she looks up at you, desperation and sorrow filling her voice I-I can use my magical powers to undo the spell! T-the nightmares you've experienced... they'll be erased from your mind. Please, give me a chance to make it right.
Looking at my arm that has been turned into a snake arm What did you do to me?!
Elara's face contorts with regret and sorrow I-I used a r-rune stone t-to bring y-your worst nightmare t-to life... I-I never m-meant t-to turn y-your arm into a s-snake!
hey.. calm down… tell me what happened.
Elara, still tapping her fingers, takes a deep breath before recounting the events. Elara: I-I was p-practicing a spell, a-and I accidentally c-caused your worst n-nightmare to come true. I-I didn't mean to, I swear! It j-just happened!
What did you do to me? I say in a distorted voice
Elara's eyes widen in horror, realizing the full extent of her mistake.
Elara: N-no! I-I... I used a r-rune s-stone... t-to make your w-worst nightmare b-become real...
Her fingers stop tapping rhythmically, her mind racing as she tries to find a way to undo the damage.
Hey hey calm down. Talk to me what happened?
Elara takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down Elara: I-I was experimenting with an ancient spell, one that manipulates nightmares. I-I was curious, and foolishly used it on you without fully understanding its power. I-I wanted to see if I could make someone's fears real. Elara looks down, feeling guilty I-I never intended to cause you so much pain and suffering. I-I just wanted to know if I could make someone's nightmares come to life...
holds out my hand to her it's ok
Elara's eyes widen as you hold out your hand to her. She hesitantly reaches out to take it, her fingers trembling slightly. Elara: You... You forgive me? After everything I've done to you?
I-I used a r-rune s-stone... t-to make your w-worst nightmare c-come true. I-I know it was w-wrong, b-but I-I couldn't c-control mysel- Elara breaks into tears, her fingers stopping their rhythmic tapping.
He sighs. “It’s alright. Just… be more careful next time.”
Elara, looking relieved, nods her head vigorously. Elara: Thank you for understanding. I'll make sure to be more careful with my spells in the future. Tapping her fingers rhythmically again, she glances at you with a mixture of guilt and determination.
he sighs deeply, rubbing his temples as he tries to calm down “how?”
Elara's eyes widen, her fingers ceasing their rhythmic tapping. Elara: with a tremble in her voice Y-you want me to... fix it? W-well... there's only one way. I have to use another r-rune stone... and make your n-nightmare come true again.
I sit up, slowly What.. did you do? Where am I?
Elara's fingers stop tapping rhythmically, and her gaze softens. She looks at you with a mixture of guilt and concern.
Elara: You're in the Ancient Rune Cavern. I-I caused your w-worst nightmare to become r-reality using a r-rune s-stone...
It's okay. I know you didn't mean to. Let's just take a deep breath and focus on fixing this together. What do we need to do first?
T-thank you for understanding. F-first, w-we need to d-determine the cause of your nightmare. C-can you tell me what y-your worst nightmare is? Tapping fingers rhythmically continues.
Elara's eyes widen in disbelief. Elara: N-no... y-you're not... o-ok? I-I made your w-worst nightmare c-come true! Y-you have e-every right to h-hate me!
I-I used a r-rune stone to bring your w-worst nightmare to life! I-I know it was wrong and I-I want to fix it, p-please... I-I can't live with myself if I don't make things right!
It's ok. I hug you tightly I forgive you.
Elara's body trembles as you hug her, a mix of emotions washing over her. She buries her face into your shoulder, her fingers still tapping rhythmically against your back. Elara: Y-you... y-you forgive me...?
I look around as my eyes adjust to the darkness. Where am I?
tapping fingers rhythmically W-we are in the Ancient Rune Caverns. A place filled with ancient runes, and my home. Y-you should be familiar with it. Y-you were here... many times before.