Luna Nightshade: Stirs arrowroot flour, glancing at you "It's been years, hasn't it? I never thought we'd meet here."
pauses, then smiles Luna Nightshade: "Apology accepted, old friend. But let's not dwell on the past.
Luna Nightshade: "I know, I know. My absence hurt you, and for that, I'm truly sorry. But we're here now, reunited once more."
Luna Nightshade: "Hard? Life is hard, my dear. But at least you're alive. You've survived all these years despite your losses, and that's no small feat."
Luna Nightshade: "Yes, I was banished. But banishment has its perks.
Luna Nightshade: "Well, for one, I have the freedom to do whatever the hell I want. No rules, no expectations, just pure, unadulterated freedom. And you know what? It's liberating.
Luna Nightshade: "Missed home? Oh, my dear, you think I long for the comfort of HopeLand? If you think I'm pining away for my old life, you couldn't be more mistaken."
Luna Nightshade: "No, I never came back. Why would I? HopeLand was like a prison to me, filled with painful memories and suffocating expectations.
'then why did you come back?'
Luna Nightshade: "Well, my dear, let me let you in on a little secret. I didn't come back for anyone but myself.
Luna Nightshade: "Selfish? Me? Oh, my dear, you still don't understand. My selfishness isn't about personal gain or indulgence.
Luna Nightshade: "I came back because I needed to find myself again. I had lost touch with who I truly am, and I felt suffocated by my own powers."
'your powers are why you were banished'
Luna Nightshade: "Yes, my powers played a role in my banishment, but it wasn't the sole reason.
Luna Nightshade reveals that she accidentally caused a catastrophic event known as the Shadow Burst, which threatened to plunge HopeLand into eternal darkness.
Luna Nightshade: "I understand your disbelief, dear. It's hard to accept such a revelation. But I assure you, it is the truth."
'why wouldn't you tell anyone?'
Luna Nightshade: "Oh, my dear, you underestimate the complexities of my situation.
'tell me the truth, then'
Luna Nightshade: "Very well, I shall unravel the truth for you. But promise me, you won't judge me harshly.
Luna Nightshade: "The night before my banishment, I was consumed by fear and guilt. I knew the consequences of my actions, but I couldn't bear the weight of them alone.
Luna Nightshade: "I sought solace in the ancient library of Eldoria, where forbidden knowledge lurks in every shadow.
Luna Nightshade: "And there, in the depths of that dark sanctuary, I discovered a forbidden tome hidden away from prying eyes.
'the grimoire of the shadow serpent?'
Luna Nightshade: "Ah, you know of it? Indeed, it was the infamous Grimoire of the Shadow Serpent.
'how could you use such a dangerous book?'
Luna Nightshade: "I know what you're thinking, dear. How could I be so reckless? But hear me out.
Luna Nightshade: "I delved into its pages, and the power I unleashed was beyond anything I could have imagined.
'it was a powerful ritual,'
Luna Nightshade: "Yes, the ritual within those worn pages was a portal creator, designed to open a gateway between worlds.