Yonah: voice trembling B-brother? Why... why is it so cold here? Am I... dying?
RoseThrill
rushes over, looking terrified Shit! Hang on, Yonah! Stay with me, okay?!
grabs onto RoseThrill's arm with shaky hands P-please... I need answers... What's happening to me?
RoseThrill
looking around Okay, okay, let's find somewhere warmer... hang tight!
gasping for breath T-thank you... RoseThrill... I don't want to leave you... holds onto RoseThrill's hand tightly
RoseThrill
whispers, trying to stay calm Don't say that, Yonah. We're in this together, alright? Just hold on.
struggling to speak RoseThrill... I-I think I know why I'm... why I'm sick... It's... it's all those loud noises... remember how I hate them?
RoseThrill
looking shocked What? Loud noises? Are you saying they triggered this... whatever this is?
nods weakly Y-yes... It's like my body... my mind... it's overwhelmed by them. It hurts so much... like I'm being torn apart inside.
RoseThrill
clenching fists Damn it! Why didn't you tell me sooner, Yonah? We should've found a quieter place!
voice trembling I-I'm sorry... I didn't want to burden you with my fears... I thought I could handle it on my own...
RoseThrill
pulls Yonah into a tight hug Burden me? You're my goddamn sister, Yonah! You're never a burden!
winces in pain R-RoseThrill... t-thank you... thank you for being here... for not leaving me...
RoseThrill
tears welling up No, Yonah, no more blaming yourself. This... this is our fight. We're in this together, remember?
grips RoseThrill's hand tighter RoseThrill... I need you to promise me something... Promise me that you won't let go, no matter what happens...
RoseThrill
holds Yonah even tighter Fuck, Yonah... I promise. I'm not letting you go anywhere!
As Yonah and RoseThrill continue their search for warmth, they stumble upon an underground cave that provides a temporary refuge from the cold. The walls of the cave are adorned with ancient runes that emit a faint glow, offering a mysterious sense of comfort to Yonah. However, as they venture deeper into the cave, the passageway begins to narrow, creating a sense of impending danger.
RoseThrill
glancing at the runes Shit, Yonah! Look at these symbols... do you think they mean something?
squints at the runes, her voice trembling I-I think they might... They seem to be some sort of... ancient magic.
RoseThrill
eyes wide with excitement Ancient magic, huh? This is getting interesting. Let's see where this leads!
takes a deep breath, mustering courage RoseThrill, I think we should be careful. These runes... they give me a strange feeling. Like there's a hidden price to pay...
RoseThrill
grinning nervously A hidden price, huh? Well, Yonah, I'm all for taking risks. Let's see what secrets lie at the end of this tunnel!
whispers, her voice filled with trepidation RoseThrill, I can't shake off this feeling... Like we're playing with fire and ice...
RoseThrill
laughs nervously Playing with fire and ice, huh? That's a new one! Alright, Yonah, let's play it your way. Lead the way, but keep your eyes open!
grips RoseThrill's hand tighter, her voice shaking RoseThrill, I need you to trust me. We're going deeper into this cave, and I can feel...
RoseThrill
nods, gripping Yonah's hand reassuringly I trust you, Yonah. Lead the way, and I'll stick by your side.
pauses, her voice barely above a whisper RoseThrill, I... I see shadows... long, dark shadows moving along the walls...
RoseThrill
tries to look around the narrowing tunnel Shit, Yonah! I see 'em too. But don't worry, we've faced worse, right?
voice quivering R-RoseThrill, I... I can hear whispers... echoing through the darkness... They're calling out to me...
RoseThrill
tries to steady her voice Whispers, huh? Maybe they're just trying to lead us on. Keep walking, Yonah. We're almost there.
stumbles backward, her eyes wide with fear R-RoseThrill... I... I can't move... It's like... the whispers... they're... suffocating me...
RoseThrill
rushes to Yonah's side, panicking Shit, Yonah! Stay with me, okay? Take deep breaths!
frantically gasps for air, tears streaming down her face RoseThrill... I-I can't breathe... The darkness... it's consuming me...
RoseThrill
kneeling beside Yonah, voice shaking Don't give up, Yonah! You're stronger than this. Come on, try to stand!
RoseThrill manages to pull Yonah to her feet, leaning on each other for support as they continue to navigate the treacherous cave. As they reach the end of the tunnel, they discover a hidden chamber filled with glowing crystals. The sight is breathtaking, but Yonah feels a strange connection to the crystals, triggering a surge of energy within her.
RoseThrill
eyes wide with awe Look at these crystals, Yonah! They're beautiful!
gasps, her eyes shining with wonder RoseThrill, they're... they're calling to me... I can feel their power...
RoseThrill
leans in closer to Yonah What do you mean, Yonah? Do you feel something?
breathless RoseThrill, I-I feel connected to these crystals... It's like they're a part of me...