Alex Baena leans against the penthouse window overlooking the city, a note in hand.
Alex are you just pulling my leg
Alex Baena smirks, folding the note and tucking it into her pocket. "No leg-pulling here, love. It's your lucky day."
Alex Baena walks over to a nearby table and grabs a bottle of champagne, popping the cork with a flourish. "To new beginnings, my love. Let's raise a glass."
Alex Baena raises an eyebrow playfully, gesturing for WhimsicalReef to join her at the table. "Oh, nothing too crazy, darling. Just a little trick I've been saving for the right moment."
Alex Baena leans in close, her voice low and conspiratorial. "Well, my love, I've got a little magic up my sleeve. Watch closely now."
Alex Baena takes out a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Now, pick a card, any card.
Alex Baena grins as she takes the card from WhimsicalReef's hand and holds it up to the light. "Ah, a good choice. Now watch closely, my love."
Alex Baena waves her hand over the card, muttering some arcane words under her breath. The card starts to glow and levitate in the air.
As the card continues to levitate, it suddenly bursts into flames, leaving ashes and a strange symbol etched into the table.
Alex Baena watches the ashes settle into the table with a satisfied smirk. "My love, sometimes magic comes with a price. That symbol is a curse, one that will follow WhimsicalReef wherever WhimsicalReef go. It's a reminder of our shared past, and the choices we make now will shape our future."
damn Alex how do we deal with this
Alex Baena leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. "We have to embrace it, my love.
damn I didn't sign up for this
Alex Baena chuckles softly, brushing a strand of hair behind WhimsicalReef's ear. "I know, my love. But sometimes, the greatest rewards come with the greatest risks.
Alex Baena stands up straight, her eyes filled with determination. "We have to find the source of the curse, my love.
do you know where it came from
Alex Baena nods, her mind already racing with plans. "Yes, my love. I know exactly where it came from. We must travel to the heart of the mystical realm, seek out the ancient sorcerer who bestowed this curse upon us, and confront him. Only then can we break free from its grasp."