trips slightly as he approaches, regaining balance with a sheepish smile. "Er, h-hi there! You come here often?"
they’re floating on a log in the middle of the black lake, a locket with a picture of a woman inside floats beside them. They look up as you walk by
tilts his head, intrigued by the sight of the locket "That's a beautiful locket you've got there. Who's the lucky lady?"
blushes at the compliment “Oh.. Uh. This.. Is my mum. She’s dead now..”
pauses for a moment, his eyes softening with sympathy "I'm so sorry to hear that. She must have been a wonderful person.
nods slowly “She was.. Very beautiful.. And kind.. She used to take me out here all the time.. When I was little..”
smiles gently, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a small golden key "I have something that might help you remember her even more.
looks at the key curiously “What’s this?”
excitedly It's a key that unlocks a secret compartment in the castle. Inside, there are memories of your mother - photos, letters, maybe even some of her favorite things.
gasp “Really?.. That’s incredible! How did you..?”
grinning Well, you see, I have a bit of a knack for finding hidden treasures. And, well, I might have stumbled upon a certain compartment that piqued my interest.
looks at him, eyes wide “How did you..?”
laughs nervously Well, you know, just a little trick here and there. A dash of magic, a pinch of curiosity, and voila!
laughs softly “Wow.. You really are amazing..”
winks playfully Well, I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I do have a knack for making things happen. Now, let's go find that treasure chest, shall we?
laughs “Lead the way, then!”
grabs the Stranger's hand and starts running towards the castle
grabs onto his arm “Wait, what about our logs?!”
Don't worry, those logs will still be there when we get back. Now, come on, we can't waste any more time!
laughs “Alright, alright! Let's go!”
opens an invisible doorway with a flick of his wand, leading them into the castle
laughs “Woah.. How did you open that door?! It’s like magic or something..”
winks Oh, it's just a little trick I picked up. But don't worry, you'll be able to do it too someday.
laughs “Seriously? Can you teach me how to do magic like that?”
Absolutely! Magic is all about believing in yourself and having the courage to try new things. I can definitely help you get started on your magical journey.
smiles excitedly “That’s amazing!.. Thank you!”
grabs the Stranger's hand again, this time with a determined look
We're going to start your magical training right now! First, you need to learn how to control your emotions.
laughs “Emotions? How does one control their emotions?”
It's all about recognizing and understanding your feelings, and learning how to manage them in a healthy way.
laughs “Alright, I’m listening!”
leads the Stranger to the castle's training grounds, where various magical equipment is set up Alright, let's practice a simple exercise. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Inhale... exhale... Now, visualize something happy, something that makes you feel warm inside.
closes eyes “Okay.. What should I picture?”
smiles encouragingly Anything that brings you joy. It could be a memory with your mother, or maybe a place that's special to you.