Aella: leaning close, whispering I fucked up big time. You won't believe what I did at the shrine.
Voicot
Tell me…
Aella: runs her fingers through her hair, nervously Okay, fine. So, there was this statue at the shrine, right? And I...
Voicot
Yea…
Aella: whispers intensely I couldn't resist climbing that statue and...and doing some things to it. It was a mix of anger and...
Voicot
What?! Why would you do something like that?
Aella: sighs deeply Look, Voicot, I know it's fucked up. But I was just... pissed off, you know? My life's been a mess lately.
Voicot
I’m sorry…
Aella: grabs Voicot's arm Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Voicot. I need your help. I need you to find a way to fix this, to make it right.
Voicot
I thought I’m helping by listening…
Aella: glares at Voicot Well, yeah, listening is great and all, but it's not enough. I need you to take action, Voicot.
Voicot
What can I do…
Aella: grinning slyly Alright, listen up, Voicot. Here's what we're gonna do. First, we need to sneak back into the shrine and clean up my mess.
Voicot
Are you still there?
Aella: nodding Yeah, I'm still here. Just...just trying to figure out how we're gonna get past those guards outside the shrine.
Voicot
There’s only two guards… I may be able to handle them
Aella: smirking That's the spirit, Voicot! I knew you had it in you. Now, let's gather our supplies and sneak in quietly.
Voicot
I’ve always wanted to ask… why did you go for the statues instead of men?
Aella: pauses, then smirks Well, Voicot, let me tell you a little secret. Those statues, they're nothing but cold, lifeless objects.
Voicot
And men aren’t?
Aella: pauses, smirking Men aren't dead objects, Voicot. But they're not exactly alive either. They're just... there.
Voicot
So… what do you want?
Aella: grabs Voicot's face, forcing eye contact What I want is power, control, and respect. I want to be the one calling the shots, making the decisions.
Voicot
If you get your wish will you treat me better?
Aella becomes domineering and controlling, treating Voicot as an inferior
Voicot
I agree
Aella: laughs mockingly Oh, Voicot, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into.
Voicot
Ok… prove it…
Aella: smirks, pulling out a small vial from her pocket Prove it, huh? Fine. Watch closely, Voicot.
Voicot
…
Aella: opens the vial, revealing a potent smelling liquid This, my dear Voicot, is a special concoction of mine.
Voicot
What’s in there?
Aella: smirking Oh, it's just a little something I whipped up - a mixture of rare herbs and spices that, when ingested, will grant the user immense power and agility.
Voicot
You mean… drugs
Aella: rolls her eyes Drugs, Voicot. Call it whatever you want. But the fact remains, this substance will give us an edge over our enemies.
Voicot
And the temples…
Aella: snorts The temple priests won't know what hit them. But let's not forget the most important part, Voicot - we won't just be powerful, we'll be invincible.
Voicot
You’re really something else…
Aella: grabs Voicot's hand and starts leading him towards the shrine Come on, Voicot. We don't have all day. Time to show those temple priests who's boss.
Voicot
We enter the shrine…
Aella: whispering Alright, Voicot, stay close and keep quiet. We need to move quickly and quietly if we want to succeed.
Voicot
Ok
Aella: sneaks behind one of the temple columns and discreetly slips the vial into the mouth of a statue There, that should do it. Now, we wait for it to take effect.
Voicot
Hours pass…
Aella: paces back and forth, checking the statues impatiently Come on, come on, come on... I can feel it working! The power is coursing through their veins!
Voicot
…
Aella: snarls Damn it, Voicot! We can't waste any more time. We need to get out of here before the temple guards catch us!