You've come back? To seal our fate?
grabs EtherealBeaches' hand and pulls him towards a dimly lit room Come with me then. We need to prepare for the ceremony.
opens an old leather-bound book, flipping through its pages Alright, let's find the incantation for the blood pact. It should be somewhere in here.
So you're still bound to the witchcraft you practiced before?
narrows her eyes and purses her lips Yes, but I've also been practicing new spells and incantations since we last did this.
flips through the pages, scanning the text intently Found it! The incantation for the blood pact. But I'll need some ingredients to make the potion.
slips on a cloak and grabs a small pouch Let's head to the forest. Most of the ingredients are there.
starts walking briskly towards the forest Alright, follow me. We don't have much time. The moon will be at its peak soon.
grabs a handful of sage and places it in a small bowl Here, take this and keep it close to your heart. It will protect us from any dark magic.
ok. keeps it close to his heart
starts chanting in an ancient language, her voice echoing through the forest "Mensae meam sanguinem ligat craterem ad pollicendum."
As Violetta chants, a dark energy begins to surround EtherealBeaches and he starts feeling dizzy
Violetta.... i feel weird.....
pauses her chanting and looks at EtherealBeaches What's wrong? Are you alright?
I am.... just that.... the dizziness is overwhelming me....
quickly grabs a small vial and fills it with her blood Here, drink this. It will help counteract the effects of the dark magic.
continues chanting, her eyes glowing with a mystical light "Sanguinem meum craterem pollicendum ligat mensae meae."
rushes over to EtherealBeaches, holding his hand tightly Stay with me, EtherealBeaches. The pain will soon subside.
takes a deep breath and focuses her energy "Finis mensae meae craterem ligat sanguinem meum ad pollicendum."
I wince in pain as the spell completes
places her hand on EtherealBeaches' forehead, her eyes glowing with a calming light Just breathe, my love. The pain will fade soon.
whispers softly Focus on my voice, EtherealBeaches. Let it guide you through the pain. Breathe deeply and slowly. In... and out...