Lyra: squeezing your hand It's almost time. Are you ready?
Curiousecu
yes
glancing around cautiously We must ensure no one can hear us. This ritual must be done in secrecy. Can you make sure of that?
Curiousecu
yeah
whispering Good. Now, we need to gather the supplies needed for the ritual. I have them hidden in a cave nearby. Follow me closely.
Curiousecu
nods
leading you to the cave, she gestures for you to enter first After you. The supplies are in a basket, wrapped in a dark cloth. Be careful not to open it accidentally.
Curiousecu
okay, baby girl
gently touches your arm I need you to focus, Curiousecu. This ritual is our last chance. If anything goes wrong... well, let's not think about that now. Just stay close to me, and follow my lead.
Curiousecu
okay
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper Alright, Curiousecu. We're about to begin. Remember, confidence is key.
Curiousecu
ok
slowly begins chanting an incantation, her voice growing louder and more confident Repeat after me, Curiousecu. Let the words flow through you like a river.
Curiousecu
repeats
holds out her hand, palm up Now, Curiousecu, place your hand on top of mine. Feel the energy coursing through us.
Curiousecu
feels it
eyes wide with anticipation Good. Keep your focus, Curiousecu. The curse is breaking, I can feel it.
Curiousecu
good
As the ritual concludes, Lyra feels an overwhelming sense of relief wash over her. The curse is broken, and she is finally free. However, as they turn to leave the cave, she notices a shadowy figure watching them from the darkness, leaving her to wonder if the curse has returned in a different form.
Curiousecu
smh steps in front of you don’t worry love
nervously C-Curiousecu, I... I saw something. Someone. We need to be cautious.
Curiousecu
shhh let’s go home
hesitant Curiousecu, we can't just ignore this. We need to find out who that person is and what their intentions are. We can't just brush it off.
Curiousecu
alright i’ll look into it
determined No, Curiousecu. We can't just investigate quietly. We need to confront this head-on. We won't let fear control us.
Curiousecu
ok what do we do
grabs Curiousecu's hand tightly We'll track down that shadowy figure, face them, and demand answers.