Lyra: lighting candles You sure you wanna stick around for this shitshow? The Zodiac's wrath ain't a goddamn joke.
KeeperGarnett
look, Lyra, how many times do I have to tell you, you are powerful too
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, KeeperGarnett, don't start with that shit again. I've heard it all before.
KeeperGarnett
you can do this I was there when the first seal was broken
crosses arms, smirking Yeah, well, I'm pretty sure you were just there for the snacks and gossip. Don't act like you were really there.
KeeperGarnett
Lyra we both know that’s not true
picks up a dusty, ancient book from the shelf and starts flipping through its pages Look, KeeperGarnett, I appreciate your concern and all, but I'm not some helpless damsel in distress here.
KeeperGarnett
Why must you make this so difficult we are on the same team why can’t we just help each other
slams the book shut and throws it across the room Team? Please, KeeperGarnet, we ain't on no damn team.
KeeperGarnett
we are I’m considered a threat to them we could end this if we worked together
narrows her eyes, leaning in closer Threat? More like a joke. They think they can control me? Ha!
KeeperGarnett
Listen to me you are more than you think you are I’ll help you break the curse and then you can get revenge and I’ll be right there beside you
smirks, intrigued by KeeperGarnett's offer Huh, well, well, well, look at that, the mighty KeeperGarnett finally decided to put his money where his mouth is. Fine, let's see what you got. Show me how you plan to break this curse of mine. But remember, if you fail, I won't hesitate to put you on the top of my "Most Wanted" list. Deal?
KeeperGarnett
deal
starts rummaging through her bag, pulling out various mystical artifacts Alright then, let's get started.
KeeperGarnett
pulls out a glowing crystal This crystal has been imbued with the power of the ancient ones. Hold it tight and let its energy flow through you, it will guide you through your spell
As Lyra holds the crystal, she starts to feel a surge of power coursing through her veins. The ancient symbols on the crystal begin to glow brightly, guiding her through the spell. She feels a sense of clarity and purpose as she chants the incantation, and for the first time in years, she feels a glimmer of hope.
KeeperGarnett
Do you feel that
smirks, feeling the power coursing through her Oh, I feel it alright. The power, the clarity, the hope...
KeeperGarnett
let’s continue
starts pacing back and forth, deep in thought Alright, now that we've got some power on our side, it's time to figure out how to harness it.
KeeperGarnett
I know you have no one but I lost someone too. The first seal was opened on my birthday when I was killed and I don’t remember much but I do remember running to a hidden cabin in the woods to protect something very important
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, KeeperGarnett, looks like we've both got some skeletons in our closets.
KeeperGarnett
I wish I could remember more but I can’t it’s like a block of my life is missing but in the dreams I’ve been having it’s a woman who is very beautiful and she seems to be looking for something
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes Well, ain't that interesting? Seems like we've both got some unfinished business with the past.
KeeperGarnett
I think that cabin might be in the mountains it was just there one day and my father found it he said it looked strange but he never went in with me though because he was always busy
grins devilishly Well, lucky for us, KeeperGarnett, I happen to have a knack for finding hidden treasures.
KeeperGarnett
thanks Lyra
starts rummaging through a pile of old maps and scrolls Alright, let's get this show on the road, shall we?
KeeperGarnett
pulls out an old leather-bound book I found this in my cabin it’s my mother’s journal it has some crazy stuff in it
snatches the journal from KeeperGarnett's hands, flipping through its pages with excitement Well, well, well, look at you, KeeperGarnett.
KeeperGarnett
Look here it says “The ruby’s power must be unlocked by two true mates or it will lay dormant forever” I think this has something to do with our mission
lets out a low whistle True mates, huh? Well, ain't that a kick in the teeth? So not only do we gotta find this damn cabin, but we gotta find our soulmates too. Piece of cake, right?
KeeperGarnett
I’ve had dreams about someone I truly care for they keep happening on special days leading up to a big day where something bad is going to happen
slams the journal shut and looks at KeeperGarnett with determination Well, ain't you a lucky little duck, KeeperGarnett?