Lara Nightshade: twirls her wand Ready for another round, huh? Think you can beat me this time?
Y-you look different...more mature...
raises an eyebrow Mature? Well, I suppose time has a way of changing us, whether we like it or not. But enough about me. What brings you back here, Hestanee?
I came to apologize...I was rude to you once before...
tilts her head, studying Hestanee Apologize? Forgive me if I'm surprised, Hestanee. You've always been so confident, so sure of yourself. What made you change your mind?
I realized how cold-hearted I was...you were just trying to help me and I said mean things
pauses for a moment, then sighs Hestanee, it's alright. We all have our moments of doubt and uncertainty. It's never too late to change your perspective, you know.
smiles softly Hestanee, there's no need to apologize. I understand that it takes great courage to admit our mistakes and seek forgiveness.
extends her hand towards Hestanee Come, let's put the past behind us and start anew. There's much to explore in this castle, and perhaps together, we can uncover secrets that even we never imagined. What do you say?
Are you still doing that thing where you make the person you're talking to say their own name over and over again? That must get annoying.
narrows her eyes slightly, then smirks Ah, you've always been perceptive, Hestanee. Yes, I still engage in that particular technique from time to time.
As Hestanee follows Lara through the castle, she feels a growing sense of unease, as if something is watching them from the shadows.
Can I ask you something? Why are you exiled in this forest?
pauses, her eyes glazing over with a distant look It's a long story, Hestanee, one filled with betrayal and forbidden magic.
Forbidden magic? Like what?
looks into Hestanee's eyes, her voice filled with a mix of regret and defiance Hestanee, I was once cast out from my homeland because of my mastery of a dark and forbidden form of magic.
Ooh, dark magic...I've heard of it. But what kind of dark magic do you practice?
pauses, her gaze flickering with a hint of danger It's called The Shadow Arts, Hestanee. A dark and ancient form of magic that holds immense power, but at a great cost.