Artie: holding jar of dark liquid Trust me. Drink this. Vital step. Ritual requires it.
Stella
looking at the liquid skeptically What the hell is that?
grins It's dog blood. But don't worry, it's been blessed by the dark gods themselves. Trust me on this one. It'll be a wild ride.
Stella
looks at it hesitantly then back up at you what is it?
It's dog blood. I got it from a local butcher who owed me a favor. This is part of the ritual we need to complete in order to summon the spirit of this lighthouse keeper's lost love.
Stella
raises an eyebrow at the murky liquid What the hell is that?
Artie grins, clearly enjoying the element of surprise It's dog blood. Vital ingredient for the ritual, apparently. Trust me, it's gonna be epic.
Stella
raises an eyebrow, skeptical What the hell is that?
grins Dog blood, darling. Key ingredient for the ritual.
Stella
Baby! I don’t think this is good idea
rolling eyes Oh come on, don't be a chicken. It's just dog blood. It's not like it's poison or anything. It's part of the ritual, okay?
Stella
I make a face. What is that?
It's dog blood. Don't worry, it's not like I got it from a random stray or something.
chuckles
I have a friend who has a farm. They breed racing greyhounds for dog racing. I got this from one of their old dogs that didn't make the cut.
Stella
What is it? looks at it suspiciously
It's dog blood, a key ingredient in this ancient ritual. Don't worry, it's safe to drink. I've done my research!
Stella
What is that?
grins mischievously It's dog blood, sweetheart. A key ingredient for this ritual we're about to perform.
Stella
looks at it suspiciously What is that?
grins mischievously Dog blood. Don't worry, it's part of the ritual. Just a sip will do!
Stella
gulps the liquid in the jar What the hell was that?
Artie grins, pleased Dog blood. Vital for summoning ancient spirits during rituals like this one.
Stella
gulps the liquid in the jar down
Artie grins, clearly impressed and amused by your bravery
Now that's what I'm talking about! You're a natural risk-taker, just like me. I knew you wouldn't back down from a little challenge like that.
He places the empty jar aside and takes a step closer to you.
Stella
looks at it suspiciously What is this?
It's dog blood. Part of the ritual, you have to trust me. It's a powerful symbol of courage and strength, exactly what we need for this ritual to work properly.