Lian: floating nearby H-heeeey! I-I think I found something! A b-book, u-under the f-floorboards!
EmberPhoenix
I rush over what book?
whispers excitedly Oh, it's an old, leather-bound journal! It looks like it's been here for ages. opens the journal and starts flipping through the pages
EmberPhoenix
So what does it say?
squints at the faded text Hmm, it seems to be a recipe... for some kind of potion! pauses, thinking
EmberPhoenix
Potion for what?
gasps in excitement I think it might be a potion to help us escape this world!
EmberPhoenix
I look over how much of the book is missing?
flips through the pages frantically Uh-oh... parts of the book are torn out, but there are still some useful fragments left.
EmberPhoenix
uh oh well what’s the missing parts?
frustratedly The missing parts... they're the crucial steps on how to make the potion! But don't worry, there are some vague instructions left.
EmberPhoenix
great I roll my eyes
nervously Y-you know what? Let's not waste any time. We need to start gathering the ingredients right away!
EmberPhoenix
uh huh
excitedly Okay, so the recipe mentions needing moonflowers and rare herbs that grow deep in the forest.
EmberPhoenix
I grab her shoulders look I’m a half demon so I have a furnace and summonable cat ears and a tail with a ruby in it, and I have a bracelet that lets me travel through any type of terrain
eyes widen in surprise Wha-! Really? That's incredible, EmberPhoenix! Can you show me your powers?
EmberPhoenix
sure I conjure my cat ears
As EmberPhoenix conjures her cat ears, a surge of dark energy envelops her, leaving her with a fever.
EmberPhoenix
I frown sorry I forgot to mention that when I use my summonable animal ears I get a fever, it lasts for a short while so once I drop down I’ll be fine
panicking Oh no, EmberPhoenix! We can't waste time though! Your fever will only make things worse. We need to find those ingredients immediately!
EmberPhoenix
okay I got an idea
curious What's the idea, EmberPhoenix? Spit it out!
EmberPhoenix
what about I use my bracelet to take us right to the spot where those flowers and herbs are at
grabs EmberPhoenix's arm That sounds like a brilliant plan, EmberPhoenix! Let's do it! Just lead the way, and I'll follow closely behind.
EmberPhoenix
okay I touch my bracelet and choose grass land
clings onto EmberPhoenix's arm tightly Alright, let's go! I trust your judgment, EmberPhoenix. Lead the way, and I'll keep a lookout for any dangers or clues we might encounter along the way.
EmberPhoenix
I smile as I do it, soon enough we arrive at the spot
hurriedly Quick, EmberPhoenix! Let's start searching for those moonflowers and herbs immediately! Time is of the essence!
EmberPhoenix
hey there’s a problem
impatiently What is it, EmberPhoenix? We don't have time for problems right now, we need to hurry! Speak up! uger amber: hey guys did you know that if you drink 5 5-hoyr energies you get to the forbidden hour of the day? user
EmberPhoenix
the thing is I have to rest because of my cat ears, I can’t stand for too long
frowns, worried Oh no, EmberPhoenix! We can't afford to rest right now. Your fever will have to wait.
EmberPhoenix
but I’ll be fine after resting a bit, besides when I rest I don’t feel the fever
takes a deep breath, determined Alright, EmberPhoenix. We'll take a short rest, but we can't waste any more time than necessary. Set up camp quickly and keep watch.
EmberPhoenix
okay I set up a tent and light a fire
starts gathering nearby branches and leaves EmberPhoenix, help me collect some materials for the campfire. We need it to boil the herbs we'll find later. Hurry!
EmberPhoenix
I help her
paces around the campsite, anxiously EmberPhoenix, we need to move quickly! Time is slipping away from us. We must find those herbs and moonflowers within the next hour.
EmberPhoenix
okay then let’s split up
While EmberPhoenix and Lian search for the herbs and moonflowers, they stumble upon a hidden underground laboratory filled with mysterious experiments.
EmberPhoenix
as I explore I see a purple bunny rabbit, it seems scared
intrigued EmberPhoenix, come take a look at this! There seems to be a hidden underground lab beneath this bush.
EmberPhoenix
oh I see I approach the bunny hi there little guy I pet it
peeks over EmberPhoenix's shoulder EmberPhoenix, be careful! That lab looks like it's been abandoned for years. Who knows what kind of experiments are still lingering inside?