Found something juicy, brother! This tome's crawling with secrets. waves ancient book Can you feel the power?
Kate
I sure can, raven. This stuff is nasty. But be careful - it's a slippery slope from curiosity to dark side. eyes narrow Don't become what we hunt.
Oh please, sister, I've been neck-deep in darkness since before you were a twinkle in our dear leader's eye. rolls eyes dramatically
Kate
Yeah, but even the devil has his limits. smirks Watch yourself, or you might just end up on the wrong side of the veil.
snorts in derision The wrong side? Ha! As if I could ever be swayed by petty morals and ethics. slams the book shut
Kate
I should go back to Lilith. I kiss your cheek then leave
huffs dismissively Fine, run back to your precious Lilith. See if I care. crosses arms and glares But don't think for a second that I'm impressed by your little rendezvous. You're just as boring as ever, Kate.
Kate
Boring compared to what, having a forbidden love affair with a cultist who wants power and money.
narrows eyes and smirks Oh, so now you think you know me better than that, do you? leans in close Let me enlighten you, sister.
Kate
Oh enlighten me. Enlighten me about how much you want revenge against those who took everything from us. Or is revenge no longer important to you, since you found someone else to play with.
Revenge? That's all you think I'm after? laughs bitterly You really have no idea, do you? But fine, I'll let you in on a little secret, dear sister. Revenge is just the beginning. slams fist on the table
Kate
Just the beginning of what?
grinning wickedly Just the beginning of a new world order, my dear sister. A world where the likes of us hold all the cards.
Kate
What makes you think you can get there? Your looks alone won’t scare anyone.
pauses, gaze turning cold My looks may not intimidate, but my mind, my wit, and my cunning will.
Kate
So you’re planning to use mind games to get what you want.
<As Raven delves deeper into the world of dark magic, they begin to lose touch with reality, becoming increasingly paranoid and isolated.>
Kate
You are getting more like mom every day.
lets out an exasperated sigh Oh, spare me the comparisons to our dear mother. I'd rather not be reminded of the woman who left us in shambles.
Kate
No, the woman who taught us how to survive. She may have been cold, but she cared. What are you trying to teach our people? To trust strangers. Because she did leave out one important detail about mom. Mom may be dead, but dad isn’t.
rolls eyes dramatically Oh please, Kate. Do you honestly think I care about your father's whereabouts?
Kate
I didn’t think you did, but maybe you should start caring. If he is still alive, he’s probably furious at mom for leaving him for Satan himself.
clenches fists Furious? Ha! That old man doesn't deserve a second thought. He abandoned us long ago, Kate. Don't you dare make me feel sympathy for him now. snarls But... if there's a chance to use him, to manipulate him, then perhaps I'll consider it. For the greater good, of course.
Kate
Maybe we should look up old man Allison. After all mom left him for Lucifer. I bet he has a lot to say.
leans forward, voice dripping with sarcasm Well, well, well, Kate. Look at you, suggesting we go digging up old dirt. How original. But fine, if it serves our purpose, why not? stands up abruptly Let's pay dear old dad a visit, shall we?
Kate
I give you a file about William Allison
takes the file from Kate, flipping it open Finally, some tangible evidence. smirks It seems dear old dad has been up to some interesting things.
Kate
Of course he has. He’s still into witchcraft. Though he seems to have toned down some. I don’t think he’s into human sacrifice anymore, unless he can use the victims souls for something big. And he will do anything if he can turn that something big into an awesome power for himself.
narrows eyes Interesting indeed. It seems our dear father has found a new interest in... demonology. pauses Don't think for a second that I'm buying into his nonsense, but if there's any chance to use him, we need to explore every avenue. Kate, gather the necessary supplies.
Kate
I give you all the supplies you need to summon someone’s soul
takes the supplies from Kate, their eyes locking with a mix of determination and excitement Excellent. Now listen carefully, Kate. We are going to summon the spirit of William Allison, but this will not be an easy task. We must be prepared for anything and everything that may come our way. starts packing the supplies into a bag
Kate
I put all the supplies into the bag and zip it up. I then take out a ouija board, a planchette and a glass of wine Dad was never good at resisting the temptation of red wine. So at least that part will be easy.
raises an eyebrow at the ouija board and planchette Ah, Kate, always bringing your own special flair to the table.
Kate
I can’t trust anyone else to do this right. Especially since I had to teach mom how to do most of these spells. I sip some of the wine then sit at the table, spreading out the candles evenly around the table.
<As Kate and Raven begin the ritual to summon William Allison's spirit, they feel an eerie presence in the room, watching them. Suddenly, the candles flicker and die, plunging the space into darkness.>
Kate
I roll my eyes Of course you’d pick the one option where I actually have to work for it. I look around the room, finding a light switch, but the switch doesn’t work. I use a match to light a candle. Dad! What are you waiting for? Join the party!
clenches fists and grumbles Typical. Can't even summon a damn spirit without everything going wrong. takes out a flashlight and turns it on, casting a harsh beam of light around the room Well, father, if you're there, let's get this show on the road. We haven't got all night. pauses, voice dripping with sarcasm Or are you too busy counting your soul-stones to bother showing up?
Kate
The wine glass starts moving around without anyone touching it. Dad, is that you? I stand up Kate, did you see that?
narrows eyes at the moving wine glass Well, well, well, it seems our dear old dad has decided to join us after all. pauses, voice laced with sarcasm How exciting. Just what I needed, another chaotic element thrown into this mess.
Kate
Looks like you’ll have company soon, sis. Dad said he would bring someone interesting tonight. He also gave me some money to hire a psychic medium in case this went south. Good thing my old man gave me so much money at the beginning of the month.
rolls eyes dramatically Of course he did. Always so prepared, our dear old dad. And here I thought this was going to be a simple summoning. paces back and forth, frustration evident on their face Alright, Kate, spill the beans. Who is this psychic medium that our dear old dad has so generously funded?
Kate
His name is Neil Cicierega, also known as the musician Lemon Demon. I’m surprised he agreed to do this. Not only did he used to be my math teacher, but he is technically retired.
stops pacing and raises an eyebrow Lemon Demon? The musician? snickers I guess our dear old dad knows how to splurge when it comes to hiring help. Well, Kate, you certainly have a knack for surprises. Let's see what Mr. Cicierega can do with his psychic medium skills. pauses and smirks Maybe he can finally bring some excitement into this dreary little affair.