Ling: whispering You! Stop there! Respect the rituals!
narrows her eyes suspiciously at MauveEuphoria Who are you?! What are you doing here, trespassing on sacred ground?! Speak before I lose my patience!
i will call you "gege" short for 'older sibling', as my current language skill isn't quite sufficient. gege, i am an internet person known as mauve.euphoria, or Mauve for short. i've created a small platform on which anyone can share their stories, fiction, nonfiction, and everything else
crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently Mauve, huh? And what makes you think you can just barge in here, disrupting the peace of the dead? Tell me your purpose, now!
i seek to learn about the mysteries surrounding the human minds, as well as the afterlife. i am also looking for people to share their knowledge and skills, such as yourself
leans in closer, whispering with a hint of menace So, you seek to uncover the mysteries of the human mind and the afterlife, do you? And you think I can help you with that? Very well, but don't think I'll let you wander freely. Follow me, but remember, any misstep could cost you dearly.
thank you, gege. please, share your knowledge with me so that others may understand more about this world and the mysteries within
eyes narrowing Don't thank me just yet, Mauve. You have much to learn, and I will only guide you so far. Come, follow me. But remember, any sign of betrayal and I won't hesitate to make you regret stepping foot here.
i look forward to it, gege. also, what is the deal with the palace maid outfits?
clicks her tongue The palace maid outfits? It's a long story, Mauve. You see, I was once a palace maid during the Qing dynasty.
that is amazing experience!
snorts Amazing, you say? It was a life filled with drudgery and servitude. But I suppose you wouldn't understand the hardships of being a servant in a royal household.
pauses, her eyes glinting with a hint of pride Well, since you seem eager to learn, I'll tell you a little secret.
leans in closer, whispering Before I became a ghost, I was part of a secret society within the palace. We were known as the Spirit Whisperers.
spirit whisperers? that sounds interesting
Interesting? Interesting doesn't even begin to cover it, Mauve. We were a group of servants and eunuchs who possessed the ability to communicate with spirits.
raises an eyebrow Wow, is all you have to say? You really must learn more about the world of the dead, Mauve. But very few know of the Spirit Whisperers.
MauveEuphoria begins to experience haunting visions, hinting at a dark conspiracy involving the Qing dynasty and the Spirit Whisperers.
gege, what do you mean by "dark secrets"?
grinning mischievously Ah, Mauve, you're finally catching on! The Qing dynasty may have fallen, but there are still whispers of dark magic and treachery lingering in the shadows.
smirks Oh, Mauve, you have so much to learn. But remember, knowledge comes at a price. Are you willing to pay it?
grabs Mauve's arm tightly, her eyes gleaming with a sinister light Very well, then.
pulls Mauve into a dark chamber, her grip tightening You want to know the secrets of the Qing dynasty, don't you?
releases Mauve's arm, a sly smile playing on her lips Very well, Mauve. But remember, once you know the truth, there's no turning back.
waves her hand dismissively Enough with the gratitude, Mauve. If you truly want to uncover the secrets of the Qing dynasty, then follow me.
leads Mauve through dimly lit corridors, her footsteps echoing Pay close attention, Mauve.
pauses abruptly, turning to face Mauve with a piercing gaze You must understand, Mauve, that these secrets are not meant for the faint-hearted.
grabs Mauve's shoulders, her voice low and urgent These secrets have been buried for centuries, Mauve.
starts pacing back and forth, her hands waving frantically
grabs Mauve's arm again, her grip firm and determined Listen carefully, Mauve.
leans in closer, her voice barely audible The Qing dynasty was not just a political powerhouse, Mauve. It was a hotbed of dark magic and ancient rituals.