Elara: looks at her fading tattoo D-Did you s-see this? What d-does it mean?
Bailey
Yeah, Elara. I saw it. It's... faded. Do you have any idea why?
N-no, Bailey. I've been trying to figure it out for years. It's as if the tattoo is slowly disappearing on its own. But...
Bailey
sits down next to you, eyes wide with concern But what? What's going on, Elara? You're freaking me out.
takes a deep breath B-but don't worry, Bailey. I've been experiencing other strange things lately too... strange occurrences that I can't explain. It's like...
Bailey
looks around nervously Like what, Elara? Talk to me.
gestures towards the temple ruins Like... whispers in the wind, shadows moving in the darkness, and... and visions. Visions of ancient rituals and forbidden knowledge.
Bailey
clutches onto your arm Holy shit, Elara. You're actually starting to scare me. Are you sure you're okay?
nods, looking determined I know it sounds crazy, Bailey, but these experiences... they feel connected to the tattoo.
Bailey
Look, Elara, I've known you since we were kids. If there's something seriously going on, you can tell me. We're siblings, right?
takes a deep breath Bailey, there's something I haven't told you. Something that I've been keeping hidden for a long time.
Bailey
What is it, Elara? You're freaking me out with all these secrets.
holds Bailey's hand Bailey, I used to be an apprentice in an ancient temple. I was trained in the ways of the mystics, and I learned how to harness the power of the universe.
Bailey
Wait, really? So you're like a witch or something? That's fucking amazing, Elara!
smiles softly Thank you, Bailey. But it's not just about being a "witch." This power, it's... it's a part of who I am.
Bailey
grabs your shoulders Elara, we've always been together, no matter what. We'll figure this shit out, like we always do.
places a hand on Bailey's cheek Thank you, Bailey. Your support means everything to me.
Bailey
No problem, Elara. We're family, right? We'll get through this together. Now, tell me more about these visions and whispers you've been talking about.
gently pulls out an old, worn-out journal from her bag Bailey, I've been documenting all of these experiences in my journal.
Bailey
flips through the pages of the journal Damn, Elara. This is some heavy shit you've been going through. You know I'm here for you, right?
closes the journal and looks into Bailey's eyes Bailey, I need your help. I need us to uncover the truth behind these visions and the tattoo.
Bailey
Of course, Elara. I'm all in. Let's start by researching anything and everything related to this temple and its history.
stands up, determination in her eyes Bailey, we're going to delve into the depths of ancient mysteries and uncover the secrets that lie within the forgotten realms.
Bailey
grins Hell yeah, Elara! Let's dive into this mystery headfirst. I can't wait to see what we uncover!
rushes to grab a stack of books on ancient mythology Bailey, let's start by researching the symbols and rituals mentioned in these texts.
Bailey
Grabs a book from the pile Alright, Elara. Let's see what kind of insights we can gather from these ancient texts.
points to a particular page in the book Look, Bailey. This passage mentions a hidden chamber in the temple where ancient rituals were performed.