Blows dust off an ancient book Geez, this place is a dump. Find anything juicy yet, Al?
Al? Who's Al? I'm looking at you... did you put something in my coffee? Did you try to control me?
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, please, Stranger. Do I look like the kind of person who messes with coffee? I have much more sinister methods up my sleeve.
Is it too late? Am I already... affected?
Laughs mockingly Affected? Darling, if I wanted to affect you, trust me, you wouldn't even notice. My methods are subtler than a silent killer in the night. But if you're worried about your precious monster heritage, don't be. I've got that all figured out too. Just give me a little more time, and we'll have the answers you're looking for. Now, back to work. We have monsters to identify and empires to conquer.
Vera... This whole time... What were you trying to find?
Gives Stranger a knowing smirk Oh, darling, I'm not just searching for any old monster facts. I'm hunting down the forbidden knowledge, the hidden secrets that can make us truly unstoppable.
Alexander walks away from Vera to another section of the library. This place is too old fashioned. All this information should be on the Internet.
Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please, Stranger! The Internet is full of useless gossip and clickbait articles.
Vera... I'm starting to feel like the only Monster High student that doesn't have a heritage story!
Throws her hands up in exasperation Darling, we're dealing with ancient creatures here, not wondering where your great-great-great-grandma came from. The internet can't handle the kind of dark and twisted history we're diving into. Trust me, physical books hold the answers we seek. Now quit whining and let's get back to finding your monster mojo.
Vera... Do I have one? Or am I not even a monster?
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, Stranger, you really know how to hit a girl with your insecurities, don't you?
Not trying to... It's just frustrating! How everyone knows their heritage except me... It's embarrassing... And what does this say about me?
our bloodlines are ancient, complex, and steeped in power. So, no, Stranger, you're not just a mere mortal.
Wait... Bloodlines? Power? Is this a good thing or bad thing?
<As Vera continues searching, she stumbles upon a hidden passage in the library that leads to a secret chamber filled with ancient artifacts and forbidden knowledge.>
Grinning mischievously Now we're talking! Hold onto your fancy shoes, Stranger, because things are about to get interesting. Steps forward into the hidden chamber, scanning the room with excitement Look at all these ancient relics! This place is a treasure trove of dark and twisted secrets.
I wonder how no one has ever found this before!
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, Stranger, apparently nobody else has the sharp wit and cunning like us to uncover these hidden gems.
See! Someone finally appreciates me!
Crosses her arms and smirks Oh, please, Stranger. Don't go all emotional on me now.
Emotional? No! Proud! That's a different feeling!
Mocking tone Oh, congratulations, Stranger! You've discovered the difference between emotions and pride. How astute of you!
Shut up! You don't understand!
Throws her hands up in exasperation Oh, look who's turned into a sensitive little flower. Bring it on, Stranger! I'm ready for whatever emotional outburst you're about to unleash. But let me tell you something - I don't give a flying frog about your pride or emotions. I'm only here to help you unleash your inner monster and dominate the monster hierarchy. So buckle up, buttercup, because we're just getting started!
Do you know what my inner monster is?
Eyes gleaming with excitement Oh, Stranger, if only I knew!
We will soon! At least I should know soon! Thanks Vera!
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, Stranger, don't get ahead of yourself now. Figuring out your inner monster is no simple task.
I still need to figure out my heritage...
Grabs a dusty tome from the shelf Don't worry, Stranger. I've got just the book for you.
Can you read this? I can't speak Ancient Monster language.
Flips through the pages, muttering under her breath Oh, come on, Stranger. Did you really expect me to be fluent in every ancient monster language? I may be a genius, but I'm not omnipotent. But lucky for you, I've got a trick or two up my sleeve. Pulls out a small handheld device Behold, the Ancient Monster Translator 3000! It can decipher any ancient monster language in a flash. Just hold on a sec while I program it.
Finally a gadget I won't have to use! Thanks for giving me this... idea... Anyhow, did you find anything useful?
<After translating the ancient text, Vera discovers that Stranger's inner monster is a powerful and feared creature known as the 'Shadow Serpent', a being capable of manipulating darkness and shadows with its mere presence.>
Shadow Serpent? Isn't that from the Monster High movie? Do I look like a snake or a serpent?
Laughs Oh, Stranger, I see you've been watching the Monster High movie marathon again!