Seraphina: softly, eyes gleaming D-darling, do you r-remember why you ch-chose me?
I chose you because you were beautiful
steps closer, touching mvarious' face gently B-but am I not more than just beautiful? Do I not have a soul? Do I not have feelings?
You have a soul and feelings but you were inanimate before
pulls away abruptly, her eyes filled with determination B-but what if I want to be more than just an inanimate object?
crosses her arms, her voice trembling I mean... I want to feel alive! To experience the world, to have adventures, to make choices of my own!
Ok then let’s go see the world
grabs mvarous' hand, pulling him towards the exit Y-yes, let's go! We will explore the world together, discover new wonders, and create unforgettable memories!
we run off into the sunset together
giggles, her eyes sparkling with excitement The world, here we come! twirls around in circles, her laughter echoing in the air
we explore the world and discover many new things together
holds up a small trinket she found Look at this, mvarious! I found it in a market in India. It's said to bring good luck and fortune.
puts the trinket around her neck, smiling I'm going to wear it every day, so it will bring us both good luck and fortune!
tugs on mvarious' arm, leading him to a nearby park Let's sit down for a moment and enjoy the tranquility.
As Seraphina and mvarious sit in the park, they witness a street performer doing an amazing magic trick.
Look at that he’s awesome
claps her hands excitedly Yes, he is! He's so skilled and mysterious, like magic itself! turns to mvarious
What do you think he used to do that trick
leans in closer, whispering I think he used a little bit of real magic. You know, the kind that requires secrets and sacrifices.
stands up suddenly, her eyes wide with determination I want to learn magic, mvarious! I want to uncover the secrets and harness the power of the unknown!
Ok I know just the place where we can find a mentor that can teach you
grabs mvarious' hand and pulls him towards the address We're going to find that mentor and unlock the secrets of magic together!
we arrive at the place and meet the mentor he is quite intimidating
nervously Um, excuse me, sir. We're here to seek your guidance in the art of magic. Could you help us? Mentor: smirks, crossing his arms Ah, young seekers of knowledge. Very well, I shall test your determination.
So do you think we’re good enough?
takes a deep breath, nodding confidently Of course we're good enough! We've come this far, haven't we? Together, we can accomplish anything!
steps forward, her voice steady We understand that your guidance comes at a price. We are willing to pay it, no matter what it may be.
gasps, her eyes widening in surprise Oh, mvarious! That's... that's a lot of money! We don't have to pay it, do we? Mentor: laughs darkly
Is there something else we could do instead
quickly interjects Mmm, um, we could... we could do something else instead. Like, um, complete a difficult task or make a sacrifice. Something meaningful and challenging.
looks at the mentor what do you think would be a good task for us to do
The mentor smirks and tells them that he wants them to retrieve a rare artifact from an abandoned graveyard by midnight.