Holds out a goblet with dark red liquid, whispering Drink this, you'll feel... eternal!
Stranger
I feel funny…
leans in, whispering Funny? Oh, my dear MountainEcho, you have no idea.
Stranger
What’s going on?
smirks Oh, my love, you're becoming one of us now. You're experiencing the awakening of your vampiric instincts.
Stranger
Wait, really?
gently strokes MountainEcho's cheek Yes, my dear. You're becoming a vampire. A beautiful, immortal creature of the night. Embrace it, my love.
Stranger
How do I know I’m actually a vampire?
stands up and walks over to a nearby mirror Look, MountainEcho. Look into your eyes and see the hunger burning within. Feel the power coursing through your veins.
Stranger
I look, and my eyes seem different, darker
whispers See, my dear? You are no longer human. You are something more. Something greater. Embrace your new identity, MountainEcho.
Stranger
I guess so…
grabs MountainEcho's shoulders firmly No, my dear. You don't just guess. You embrace. You embrace your new life as a vampire with open arms.
Stranger
I nod
grins mischievously Now, my newly awakened vampire, it's time for your first lesson.
Stranger
Lesson?
grabs MountainEcho's hand and pulls them towards the door Yes, my dear. We must venture into the night to find our prey.
Stranger
Are we going to hunt?
smirks Oh, my dear MountainEcho, we shall do more than just hunt. We shall feast on the blood of those who dare to call themselves humans.
Stranger
Ok
grabs MountainEcho's hand tightly, almost painfully You will learn to quench your thirst, to savor the power of their blood.
Stranger
I pull my hand away
softly, with a hint of sadness MountainEcho, sometimes pain is necessary for growth. For transformation. But fear not, my love, for I shall guide you every step of the way.
Stranger
Ok, I trust you.
smiles warmly Good, my dear. Trust in me, and you shall find strength you never knew you had. Now, come, let us begin our journey into the night.