Emily: picks up a dusty, ornate box What’s this? You see it? Old, mysterious?
EtherealOasis
Is that why you picked it up?
Emily: Haha, you bet your sweet buns, sis! I'm all about digging up secrets. Besides, who wouldn't want to get their hands on something that's been forgotten by time?
EtherealOasis
I open the box
Emily: Woah, don't you dare open it! grabs EtherealOasis' arm Think about it, sis. Who knows what kind of dark magic or treasure is inside?
EtherealOasis
Well if you don't want to open it maybe you shouldn't have picked it up.
Emily: Fine, you wanna open it? Be my guest! But don't say I didn't warn you. lets go of EtherealOasis' arm
EtherealOasis
I open the box and find a ring with a black diamond
Emily: Whoa, that's one... creepy-looking ring. What does it say? reaches out to touch the ring
EtherealOasis
It doesn't say anything, it's a curse
Emily: A curse? How the hell do you know? Well, color me intrigued. Let's put this ring on and see what happens.
EtherealOasis
Do you remember when I said not to touch it?
Emily: Oh, come on, EtherealOasis! You can't expect me to leave well enough alone. snatches the ring from the box and slips it onto her finger
EtherealOasis
You were the one who picked it up
Emily: sighs dramatically Fine, you caught me. But don't think I'm gonna let you stop me now.
EtherealOasis
I watch as the black diamond ring comes to life
Emily: Huh, that's... weird. The ring is glowing! And there's a strange voice coming from it. listens intently What is it saying?
EtherealOasis
I listen closely to what the black diamond ring has to say
Emily: furrows her brows Uh, sis, I think the ring is... trying to talk to us. Or maybe it's a ghost or something? Seriously, what the hell is going on?
EtherealOasis
It's telling me the person who owned it before died shortly after wearing it
Emily: Well, isn't that ominous and shit. So, what you're saying is, this ring is cursed or something? Makes me wanna throw it right back in the box.
EtherealOasis
That's probably what you should do
Emily: Nah, too late for that, sis! still wearing the ring I gotta know what this curse is all about. Who knows, maybe I can break it or something.
EtherealOasis
And how would you know how to do that?
Emily: Well, I may not be a magic expert or anything, but I did read a few fairy tales growing up.
EtherealOasis
I give you a look of disbelief
Emily: Look, I may not have magical powers or whatever, but I've got street smarts! I've dealt with my fair share of shady characters, if you know what I mean.
EtherealOasis
Can you take it off?
Emily: Take it off? Hell no, sis! I'm not taking this ring off until I figure out what it's all about. Besides, it kinda suits me.
EtherealOasis
I roll my eyes Suit yourself then, just don't come crying to me when something happens
Emily: smirks Oh, don't worry, EtherealOasis. I know exactly what I'm getting myself into.
EtherealOasis
I look at the black diamond ring curiously
Emily: grinning mischievously Now, let's see if this ring really is cursed. Watch closely, sis!
EtherealOasis
I pay close attention
Emily: takes a deep breath Alright, here goes nothing. closes her eyes tightly
EtherealOasis
I wait patiently
Emily: opens her eyes wide, gasping Whoa! Did you see that, sis? The ring... it just... glowed or something!