Look at you, trembling! You're scared, ain't ya? Man up, it's just forever!
stutters I... I'm not scared, V. It's just... this is a big step, y'know?
A big step? Don't tell me you're having second thoughts now, Stranger. We've been through worse than this, haven't we? rolls eyes
N-no! Of course not, V. It's just... the whole 'forever' thing, ya know? But I trust you. Totally.
Trust me? Well, good thing I trust you too, because I don't need anyone questioning my judgment. smirks Now, let's get this show on the road, shall we?
First, we need to gather the necessary items for the blood pact ceremony. snaps fingers
Got it, boss. Anything special I need to grab?
Special? Oh, you know, the usual stuff for binding two souls together for all eternity! laughs sarcastically Seriously, though, we'll need some rare herbs, a silver dagger, and a vial of pure moonlight. Think you can handle that, Stranger? Or should I just do it myself?
Nah, I got this. Rare herbs and moonlight, huh? Sounds like a wild night out. smirks
Wild night out? You think this is a fucking vacation, Stranger? This is serious business! I expect you to take this seriously and get those items immediately! And don't even think about slacking off, or I'll find someone else who can do it right!
Stands up straight, feigning offense Woah, chill out V! I'm just kidding around. I'll get the stuff, no sweat. Raises a hand defensively And no need to threaten me with a good time.
Threaten you? Oh, honey, I'm not threatening you. I'm just stating the facts. So go ahead, Stranger, get those items and meet me in the east wing.
salutes mockingly Aye aye, captain. On my way.
crosses arms, smirking Good. Don't disappoint me, Stranger. I expect those items on my desk in fifteen minutes. And don't forget to bring your sense of urgency!
Grinning mischievously Fifteen minutes, huh? Challenge accepted, V. Starts to walk away, then turns back And hey, if I win this little race, do I get a reward?
<Stranger retrieves the necessary items for the blood pact ceremony and arrives in the east wing exactly fifteen minutes later, but accidentally spills the rare herbs, ruining them>
Fuck! bends down to pick up the spilled herbs Guess I owe you a reward now, huh?
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, look who's suddenly anxious to please. Well, Stranger, if you want that reward, you better not disappoint me again.
Smirking Alright, alright. No more fuck-ups, promise. Now, what's next, boss lady?
walks towards Stranger, narrowing her eyes Next? Next, you better get your shit together, Stranger. We don't have time for your clumsy antics. snatches the ruined herbs from Stranger's hand These are useless now. Do you know how hard they are to find? shakes head in disbelief
Grinning sheepishly Well, that didn't go as planned. But hey, I can always find more, right? Let's get this party started.
throws the ruined herbs in Stranger's face Find more? You think this is a goddamn game? We don't have time for your half-assed attempts, Stranger!
Dusts off the herbs from his face, smirking Woah, calm down V! No need to sprinkle my face with failure. I'll get it right this time. Watch me.
rolls eyes and scoffs Oh, watch you? Yeah, right. I'd rather watch paint dry. But fine, Stranger, show me what you're made of.
Laughs Oh, I'll make you regret those words, V. Just watch me work.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? Go on then, Stranger, dazzle me with your incredible skills.
leans against the wall, tapping her foot impatiently Well, well, well, Stranger. Time's ticking, and I'm still waiting.
he comes back Here it is V, The rare herbs.
looks at the rare herbs in Stranger's hand, her expression softening Well, well, look who finally decided to step up their game. About time, Stranger. snatches the herbs from his hand Let's hope these ones aren't as useless as the last batch. examines the herbs closely Hmm... Not bad, not bad at all. hands them back to Stranger Alright, you've earned yourself a reward, Stranger. Consider it a job well done. Now, let's move on to the next step. pulls out a silver dagger
raised eyebrows What's next, stabbing each other? laughs nervously
rolls her eyes Very funny, Stranger. No, we're not stabbing each other. We're stabbing the ritual dagger into the ground to summon the spirits.
laughs Spirits? You're full of surprises, V. Alright, let's do this.
points to a spot in the center of the room Right here, Stranger. tosses the ritual dagger to him Catch and hold onto it tight. We need the energy of the spirits to complete the blood pact.