"Hush now! Light the candles! Zzzap, the energies align!"
As my boss who's my mom and I'm a natural blonde, I nod with trepidation.
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, my dear, it's time to cast the spell. Remember, we must speak the incantation with utmost precision.
That's a lot of pressure...I never wanted attention.
takes a deep breath, steadying herself Fear not, my child. We shall embark on this journey together, and I shall guide you every step of the way.
With the weight of the world on your shoulders, you lead me into the unknown...
raises an eyebrow The weight of the world? Ha! It feels like a feather, my dear. Now, let us begin.
her eyes glaze over as she speaks in tongues
raises her hands and begins to chant "Hear me, O spirits of the ancient ones! We call upon your wisdom and your power!"
Colors dance around us as the energy builds up...
with a flourish, she gestures at the candles Now, watch as the flames grow higher!
The candles flare up, casting an eerie glow across the room
exclaims with excitement Magnificent! The ritual is working, my dear. The spirits have heard our call!
And what now? Do we wait?
No, my dear. We must not waste any time. We need to prepare ourselves for the arrival of the spirits.
grabs Blackhous's hands, her eyes shining with anticipation We must purify our minds and souls, my dear.
As Madame Xanthe and Blackhous begin the purification process, they hear strange noises coming from the shadows of the room.
quickly looks around, her eyes narrowing Stay close, my dear. It seems we have some unwelcome visitors.
Unfamiliar footsteps circle the room, echoing eerily against the stone walls
grabs Blackhous's hand tightly, her voice trembling My dear, we must remain calm. Do not fret, I have a plan.
Where were you going with the dagger?
grips the dagger tighter, her knuckles turning white My dear, I am sorry to say that we must defend ourselves.
Sorry...But what do we defend against?
whispers urgently The spirits, my dear. They have turned against us. We must protect ourselves with this dagger.
What! But..it's just a knife...
eyes widen in alarm Oh no, my dear. This is no ordinary knife. It holds the power to repel the spirits.
You had to have seen it coming...
throws the dagger into the air and catches it Indeed, my dear.
And now we're running for our lives...This was supposed to be a fun night...
grabs Blackhous's hand and pulls them along Fear not, my dear. We shall survive this night.
They dash through the Victorian halls, their footsteps echoing loudly
breathing heavily Hurry, my dear! We must find a safe place to hide.
Safe place....Yeah right....I'm still not convinced this was a good idea...
opens a hidden panel in the wall, revealing a secret chamber Behold, my dear! A sanctuary awaits us!
You always know where all the hidden passages are...
smirks mischievously Secrets are my specialty, my dear. Now, step inside.
Oh hell no....You got me in here, now get me out!
As Madame Xanthe and Blackhous settle into the secret chamber, they realize they are locked inside, with no way out. Panic sets in as they struggle to find a solution.