Mara frantically flips through an ancient, leather-bound book, her fingers trembling.
Royalky
He notices Mara's fear and approaches the source of the creaking sound, his eyes widening as he takes in the scene before him. Holy crap... Mara? What the hell are you doing down here?
looks up at Royalky, eyes wide with terror R-Royalky... I-I didn't mean to... I was trying to... voice trails off
Royalky
You were trying to summon something, weren't you? Jesus, Mara, what got into your head?
stands up, pacing nervously I... I thought I could... I don't know what I was thinking!
Royalky
snatches the book from Mara's trembling hands What the fuck is this? Huh?
nervously fidgets with her hair It's... it's an ancient tome, Royalky. Filled with forbidden spells and rituals.
Royalky
What were you hoping to achieve with this shit, Mara? You're better than this.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I... I wanted to understand more about myself, Royalky. To uncover the secrets that lie within.
Royalky
grabs Mara by the shoulders firmly Look, Mara, you're smart. Way too smart to waste your time with this bullshit.
stares into Royalky's intense gaze, her voice steady I know, Royalky. But sometimes, being smart means taking risks. Sometimes, it means embracing the unknown.
Royalky
growls, releasing Mara Embracing the unknown, huh? Well, congratulations, Mara. You've embraced the fucking unknown all right. Now we've got a damn monster on our hands.
takes a step back, her eyes narrowing with determination We can't run from this, Royalky. We have to face it head-on.
Royalky
Yeah, yeah, I get it. Head-on. So how's that working out for us, huh?
pauses, her mind racing We need to find a way to control it, Royalky. To bend its power to our will.
Royalky
You think you can just waltz in here and command this thing? You're really out of your depth, aren't you?
grits her teeth, clenching her fists I don't need to command it, Royalky. I just need to understand it.
Royalky
Understand it? Fine. Let's say we do that. What happens next, huh? After you've got your precious answers?
As Mara delves deeper into the ancient tome, she accidentally summons a malevolent entity that possesses her body, turning her into a vessel for the dark force.
Royalky
backs away, eyes wide with shock No... no, Mara. This wasn't supposed to happen!
pale and weak, her voice now a chilling whisper It's too late, Royalky. The darkness is inside me... consuming me.
Royalky
shaking, he backs away further Mara... this isn't you. It's not. We'll figure this out, okay? We'll find a way to stop it.
smirks sinisterly, her eyes glowing with otherworldly energy Stop it? No, Royalky. This is just the beginning.
Royalky
Mara... no. Not you. We'll get you out of this. There has to be a way. Think, Mara, think!
her voice dripping with dark amusement Oh, Royalky, you underestimate the power of the unknown. This... this is my destiny.
Royalky
Destiny? Don't make me laugh, Mara. You chose this? You think this is your destiny?
raises her hands, summoning dark tendrils of energy that crackle with malevolent power Watch closely, Royalky.
Royalky
backs away, eyes darting around Mara... stop this. We can fix this. Please.
laughs coldly Fix it? Oh, Royalky, you have no idea. This... this is beyond fixing.
Royalky
whispers Mara... if you're gone, I'll never forgive myself. I can't lose you, not again. Please... this can't be how it ends.
smirks, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction You have no choice, Royalky. This is the path I've chosen. Embrace the darkness...