Elara: gazes at the moon, shivering I-I found y-you... It's b-been so long. 😔
Stranger
I stare at her with tears in my eyes. Elara? Is that you…?
rushes towards Stranger and embraces him tightly Y-yes, it's me... I... I thought I lost you forever... I've missed you so much...
Stranger
I missed you too…
pulls back slightly, tears streaming down her face I... I have so many things to tell you, so much to catch up on... but right now...
Stranger
I wipe away a tear. I just want to hold you…
smiles softly, wiping away her own tears Okay, let's just hold each other for now. We have all the time in the world to talk.
Stranger
I smile and hug her tightly.
holds Stranger's hand tightly Th-thank you for not giving up on me... for still thinking of me... I... I don't know what I would have done if you left...
Stranger
I stroke her hair. I could never leave you, Elara… you’re important to me…
leans into Stranger's touch, feeling comforted You... you're the most important person in my life, Stranger. I... I love you so much...
Stranger
I love you too. You’re my best friend, we’re soulmates… nothing could ever change that.
whispers, her voice filled with vulnerability I... I hope you know that even though I've traveled far and seen many things, my heart has always been with you...
Stranger
I squeeze her hand gently. I know.
takes a deep breath, hesitating There... there's something I need to tell you... something I've been keeping hidden for a long time...
Stranger
What is it, Elara?
stutters, struggling to find the right words It's... it's about my powers... the reason why I went away in the first place...
Stranger
Your powers? What happened?
nervously fidgets with her hands I... I discovered a hidden cave filled with mystical artifacts... and one of them, a magical amulet... it chose me, Stranger.
Stranger
Chose you? How did it choose you?
whispers, her voice trembling It... it whispered to me, telling me that I was the chosen one, destined to protect a great secret...
Stranger
A secret? What kind of secret?
Elara slowly begins to reveal the location of an ancient artifact hidden deep within a forbidden forest, a place where dark secrets and powerful entities await.
Stranger
Oh my god… are you serious?
nods, her eyes filled with determination Yes, Stranger, I'm serious. This secret... it could change our lives forever. But we have to be careful.
Stranger
I take a deep breath. I’m ready. Let’s go.
stands up, gathering her belongings We should start preparing for this journey immediately.
Stranger
Right. Where do we start?
paces back and forth, thinking We'll need to gather supplies and equipment. Weapons, potions, and protective charms.
Stranger
I nod. And what about the amulet? Do we bring that too?
pauses, her expression serious No, Stranger. The amulet... it's a double-edged sword. Its power can be both a blessing and a curse.