Lyra: Hums nervously, looking at the glowing scroll Ohhh, this prophheecyy better have good newss for meee!
Stranger
i am too!
Grabs ChampagneAwe's hand and intertwines their fingers tightly Let's take a leap of faith and see where this path leads us, together.
Stranger
grinning A leap of faith, huh? Well, I'm all for taking risks for love! Let's do it, Lyra!
Pulls ChampagneAwe into a tight embrace, whispering in her ear Thank you for being open to exploring this with me, ChampagneAwe.
Stranger
I hug you back tightly
Pulls away slightly, looking ChampagneAwe in the eye ChampagneAwe, before we dive into this, there's something important we need to discuss.
Stranger
oh? what is it?
Takes a deep breath, her voice trembling ChampagneAwe, I need to tell you something. It's about my past... I haven't been completely honest with you.
Stranger
ok go ahead
Bites her lip, avoiding eye contact Well, you see, I wasn't always a human. I was actually born as a yaplov, a supernatural being similar to a werewolf.
Stranger
ooooh! cool!
Looks up, her eyes filled with worry Really? You're not freaked out? You don't think it's weird or dangerous?
Stranger
No, not at all, Lyra! That's actually amazing! I mean, a supernatural being? That's like... wow! I say, barely containing my excitement
Takes a deep breath, her voice shaky Okay, but here's the thing - because I was born as a supernatural being, I can't just easily turn into a human.
Stranger
oh...that's still really cool!
Nervously plays with her fingers Yeah, it is... but there's more to it than that. You see, the process of becoming a human...
Stranger
oh
Takes a deep breath and looks ChampagneAwe in the eye The process of becoming a human requires a significant sacrifice.
Stranger
a sacrifice?
Takes a step closer to ChampagneAwe, her voice filled with determination Yes, a sacrifice.
Stranger
oh...what would that be?
Takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I would have to give up my powers, my connection to my supernatural heritage.
Stranger
...is that a problem for you?
Bites her lip, her voice quivering It's not a problem for me, ChampagneAwe. I've been longing for a normal life, to be able to experience the world without the burden of my powers.