Alex: trembling U-uh, I... I know this is weird, but... would you... be my bride? For safety?
blushing furiously, eyes darting around Oh gosh, did I say that out loud? I-I mean... um... nevermind! Forget I said anything!
ok… if that helps you sleep at night
stammers Wait, you're... you're not mad? You're not... offended?
no, it’s fine. I’ve been called worse by better.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I know it's a little strange... but I genuinely believe that being my bride could bring us both some kind of protection.
pauses, gathering thoughts Well, you see... in my town, there's this legend.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones It's the legend of the White Witch. They say she protects those who seek her favor.
interesting. how does being your bride help with that?
grabs RollQuick's hand and leads them to a hidden corner Well, you see... according to the legend, if we perform a ceremonial ritual, it will bind us together under the protection of the White Witch.
why would we need protection?
speaks softly, looking around cautiously There are... dark forces at play in our town.
pauses, glancing around nervously There are... creatures. Strange, otherworldly beings that lurk in the shadows, preying on the unsuspecting.
grabs RollQuick's arm, eyes wide with fear Like... like the Shadow Beasts. They're tall, with glowing red eyes and razor-sharp claws.
shadow beasts? that sound’s new…
As Alex and RollQuick delve deeper into the legend of the White Witch and the creatures that lurk in the shadows, they find themselves trapped in a deadly game of survival.
brilliant idea if the witch protects those that favor her, what if we simply ask for her protection without the marriage thing?
pauses, considering RollQuick's suggestion Hmm... that might just work. We could perform a simple ritual, asking for the White Witch's protection without having to go through with the marriage.
sounds better to me. no offense, your parents are probably nice, but there’s no way I wanna spend my life as a kept man
laughs softly, appreciating RollQuick's straightforwardness No offense taken! I couldn't agree more.
so what’s the first step?
rushes to grab an old, leather-bound book We'll need to find the incantation of protection. It's likely hidden in one of these ancient texts.
ok. what’s the second step?
flips through the pages of the book, searching frantically Second, we'll need to gather the necessary ingredients for the ritual.
excitedly Ah-ha! Here it is! We'll need a pinch of moonstone dust, a vial of pure water from the sacred well, and a sprig of mistletoe.