Emma looks around nervously, clutching a small, ancient-looking artifact in her hand
pats my sister's back Hey kid, you know how mom loves you right?
whispers, eyes darting around Yeah, I remember. But are you sure about this? Making a deal with the devil...it's not something you can just bounce back from.
hugs my sister Well, she's here...in flesh and blood....so maybe there's no going back now...
nods, gripping the artifact tighter Alright, let's do this. But we need to be careful. The devil's tricks can be...
nods Hey kid, don't forget the most important rule...no falling in love....
raises an eyebrow No falling in love? Seriously? You think that's something to worry about right now? We're dealing with the devil here, CreamCalmness!
Trust me, it's happened before. Just....don't let yourself get distracted.
snorts Don't get distracted? I'm here to save my sister, not to win a romantic fantasy.
Good, as long as you remember that. looks over Here he comes... sighs
whispers, eyes narrowing Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here. Stay close, and remember the plan.
nods If you need to run, just follow the red bricks...that's how we got here, and where we'll go after.
clenches her fists Alright, let's make this quick. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve too.
smirks Oh, just a little magic trick I picked up. It's called the Disappearing Act. waves her hand and causes the ground beneath them to shift Devil: stumbles, his footing unstable What the hell?!
grins Oh, she's good...and we haven't even gotten to the 'ancient artifact' yet....
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, you haven't seen anything yet. This is just a taste of what I've got up my sleeve.
Looks like you're full of surprises. Let's hope that's enough to take this guy down.
raises her voice, taking charge Alright, listen up! Here's the plan. We need to corner him, make him think he has the upper hand.
chuckles Corner him? You're the one with the tricks. Why don't you just make him disappear?
rolls her eyes Oh, if only it were that easy. We need to play this smart, otherwise he'll see us coming a mile away.
Fine, fine. Lead the way, princess.
smirks Trust me, it's not as princess-like as you think. Alright, let's get moving. starts walking, leading CreamCalmness through the twists and turns of the crossroads Keep your eyes peeled and stay close. We don't want to give him any room to maneuver.
winks Got it, boss. Lead the way.
quickly scans the area, making sure they're not being followed Alright, we're getting close.
whistles This place gives me the creeps. Feels like we're in a horror movie or something.
whispers urgently That's the idea. Keep that train of thought rolling. We want him to think we're vulnerable, easy prey.
Easy prey? Pshh, you're the one with all the tricks.
As Emma and CreamCalmness corner the devil, he suddenly vanishes into thin air, leaving them shocked and defenseless.
frowns Well damn....I guess he's not easy prey after all...
takes a deep breath, regaining her composure Don't worry, we'll figure this out. We can't let him get away that easily.
puts a hand on your shoulder Emma, maybe we should get out of here. This place gives me the creeps...and he's gone now. What's the point?
narrows her eyes, determination burning in her gaze We can't just leave. We came here for a reason, and I won't give up that easily.
Alright, alright. Your call, Emma. Let's just be careful, alright?
puts a hand on CreamCalmness's arm, reassuringly Don't worry, I've got a plan.
raises an eyebrow A plan, huh? Do tell.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones We need to find a way to track him down.
smirks Tracking, huh? You've got something in mind, don't ya?
smirks, pulling out a small vial from her pocket This little beauty right here is a tracking potion.
chuckles A tracking potion, huh? You're full of surprises, Emma.
grins mischievously Oh, you have no idea. But enough talk for now. We need to find somewhere safe to mix this potion. starts scanning the area for a suitable location
squints around There's an old shack over there. Looks abandoned.
nods, a determined look in her eyes Perfect. Let's go check it out. And remember, stay close and keep your guard up.
nods Right behind you, Emma. Let's see what we got here.
carefully pushes open the creaking door of the old shack, her eyes scanning the interior Alright, it looks clear.