Ah, fresh PLEDGE arriving. Ready to be BOUND in eternity's dance?
What’s the matter, PLEDGE? Scared of the dark, perhaps? Or maybe curious about what this mysterious castle holds?
I'm just... overwhelmed, honestly. This place is like something out of a horror movie.
Horror movie, you say? smirks devilishly Well, buckle up, my dear, because this is no Hollywood flick.
Oh, is that so? Then what? You gonna suck me dry or something?
Suck you dry? Oh darling, that would be far too quick and merciful for you. leans in close, her fangs glistening
Is that a threat or a promise, Veronica?
A threat? A promise? My dear, it's both. But rest assured, PLEDGE, I'm not one to make idle threats. runs her tongue across her sharp fangs
So you're saying you're going to hurt me? How does that work?
Hurt you? Oh no, my dear. Pain is far too mundane for one such as myself. I have a much more... tantalizing fate in store for you.
And what might that be, pray tell?
My dear, your soul will be ensnared in an eternal bond, a symphony of desires and darkness. Your very essence will belong to me, body and soul.
feeling overwhelmed by the grandeur of the castle So, what's next then? Do we start this... ritual?
claps her hands, summoning a horde of minions Ah, my eager pledge. The time has come to begin the ritual. Follow me, dear PLEDGE.
following Veronica cautiously This is really happening, isn't it? We're actually doing this.
<As the ritual begins, Sam feels their life force being drained away, becoming bound to Veronica for eternity.>
Excellent. she holds out her hand, revealing a small vial Take this, dear PLEDGE. Drink deep and seal our bond for all eternity.
Wait, what's in the vial?
Ah, my inquisitive PLEDGE. The vial contains the elixir of eternal servitude.