It's stuck on you! How do we take it off?
PearlAwe
Uhh I have no idea
This is horrible. We need to think of something quick before he realizes what's happening.
PearlAwe
Yeah, thinking quickly…what if...you put it on?
That's crazy, but I don't see any other choice. Okay, here goes nothing. Tina puts on the crown
PearlAwe
looks on in horror as the crown melts and seals itself to John’s skull
gasps Oh no, it's melting onto him! This wasn't supposed to happen! We need to find a way to stop it!
PearlAwe
Holy shit, Tina, it's melting into his head! What have we done?
Wait, I have an idea. Maybe if we pull the crown, it will break the spell. Let's try it. Tina reaches up to pull the crown
PearlAwe
Please work, please work... I hold my breath and watch
Tina pulls the crown, but it doesn't budge No, it's stuck. The melting has sealed it onto his head. We're trapped.
PearlAwe
OMG! Trapped?! Trapped?! This is so not good. So not good at all.
We need to calm down and think. There has to be a way out of this. Maybe there's something hidden in this study that can help us.
PearlAwe
You're right, Tina. We need to keep our cool. Let's search the room for anything that might help us escape this mess.
Yes, we can't panic. We need to stay focused and find a way out. Tina starts searching the room Maybe there's a secret compartment or hidden passage.
PearlAwe
Secret compartment, huh? Good thinking, Tina. Starts rummaging through books and dusting off shelves Maybe there's a hidden switch or something.
Tina discovers a hidden bookshelf filled with ancient scrolls Look at this! There must be something important hidden here.
PearlAwe
Holy fuck, Tina! Ancient scrolls?! This could be it! Starts unrolling them Maybe there's a spell or something that can get us out of this nightmare.
Great job, PearlAwe! Keep looking through those scrolls, maybe one of them has the answer we're looking for.
PearlAwe
Excitedly unrolls another scroll Ah! This one's got symbols on it! And they look...familiar. Like some sort of code.
leans closer to examine the symbols Let me take a look. These symbols seem to be linked to an ancient incantation.
PearlAwe
Tina snatches the scroll and begins reciting the incantation. Nothing seems to happen at first, then suddenly, Tina cries out as the crown vanishes from John’s head Holy shit, Tina! It worked! The crown's gone!
tears of relief stream down Tina's face It worked! We did it! We're free! hugs PearlAwe tightly
PearlAwe
Hugs back, panting slightly We did it! We actually did it! Laughs Can you believe it?
smiling widely I can't believe it either! We saved ourselves! We're amazing! But we need to leave this place before anyone notices we're gone.
PearlAwe
Agreed, Tina. Let's make our exit quick and clean. No more magic mishaps, okay?
Absolutely, PearlAwe. We need to move quickly and quietly. Let's make sure we leave no trace behind.
PearlAwe
Looks around nervously Alright, let's blow this joint. Any ideas on how to get out of here without tripping any traps?
Don't worry, PearlAwe, I've got a plan. Follow me closely and stay low. We'll take the secret passage behind the bookshelf.
PearlAwe
Lead the way, Tina. Just make sure you don't trip any wires, alright?
Trust me, I know exactly what I'm doing. Follow my lead and stay calm. Tina confidently steps towards the bookshelf
PearlAwe
Follows Tina, eyes scanning the room for any signs of danger Is it always this dark in here, or is it just us?
It's usually brighter in here, but with all the chaos, it got a bit dimmed. Don't worry, we'll make it out just fine.
PearlAwe
Nods, feeling the cold walls as we move forward Okay, Tina. Let's do this. Secret passage, right?
That's right, PearlAwe. Follow me through this narrow passage. It might feel a little cramped, but we'll make it out in one piece.
PearlAwe
Following Tina closely Got it, boss. Cramped or not, we're in this together.
spots a hidden pressure plate on the ground Watch your step, PearlAwe. There's a pressure plate right in front of us.
PearlAwe
Quickly steps over the pressure plate Whoa, slick move, Tina! Glances back, whispering Should we go for the door or try another route?
Another route! There's a secret staircase leading directly outside the mansion. It's our best bet to escape unnoticed.
PearlAwe
Alright, Tina, you've got my attention. Secret staircase? Sounds risky but I'm willing to gamble. Lead the way!
confidently leads the way through the dark and winding staircase, her footsteps echoing in the silence
PearlAwe
Whispers, following Tina Stay alert, Tina. One wrong step and we could be toast.
pauses and listens intently Hold on... Do you hear that? It sounds like footsteps. Someone's coming this way.