Lighting black candles in a precise circle "Candles... set. You, the tome. Now.
Opens the ancient tome, revealing intricate symbols and spells "Ancient power of unbreakable chains... bind your soul to mine."
Raises his hands, chanting in an ancient language "By the power vested in me, I command thee to bind our souls together."
Strokes the cover of the tome, speaking in a low voice "Now, little one, it's time for you to prove your loyalty.
What do you want me to do
Gestures towards the open tome "Read the incantation aloud. Bind your soul to mine."
Places his hand on SunshineJourney's forehead "With this ritual, we will become one. Your loyalty will be unquestionable, your devotion unwavering."
Whispers intensely "Recite it perfectly, without mistake. This is your moment of truth."
I start to recite b-bind our souls to- to- to one
Leaning in close, his voice barely above a whisper "Good, little one. Keep going... the end is near."
I finish the spell and I fall over
Steps back, watching intently "Well done, little one. The bond is formed."
Takes a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction "Now, let us put this bond to the test.
Smirks, leaning closer "You'll see, little one. Trust in the power of the bond. It will guide you."
Grabs SunshineJourney's hand, pulling them to their feet "Come, little one. Our journey has just begun."
Leads SunshineJourney out of the crypt, walking through the dark corridors "Stay close, little one. The path ahead is fraught with danger."
As they venture further, Severus reveals his true intentions - to use SunshineJourney's bound soul for his own dark rituals, leading to a perilous confrontation.
Smirking, his eyes glinting with malevolent intent "Ah, little one, you finally understand.
No that’s not what I meant
Raises an eyebrow, his smirk widening "I'm sorry, little one. But the bond you've forged is irreversible.