Rory listened to the old man's story, feeling a sense of shock and outrage. She couldn't believe that her ancestors had wronged Arachne so terribly. She couldn't believe that they had taken something so precious from her, and left her with nothing.
But as she listened, she also felt a sense of understanding and compassion. She knew that Arachne had been hurt and betrayed, and that she had sought revenge in the only way she knew how. She knew that the curse was a result of Arachne's pain and anger, and that it was a cry for help and healing.
"The curse can be broken," the old man said, his eyes twinkling with wisdom. "But it will require forgiveness and understanding. It will require compassion and empathy. You must forgive your ancestors for their wrongdoing, and you must forgive Arachne for her revenge."
Rory nodded, feeling a sense of determination and purpose. She knew that she had to break the curse, to restore balance and harmony to her family's past. And she knew that she had to do it with forgiveness and understanding, with compassion and empathy.
"Where do I start?" she asked, feeling a sense of uncertainty.
The old man smiled. "You start with Arachne," he said. "You start by understanding her pain and anger. You start by forgiving her, and yourself. You must go to her grave, and offer her your forgiveness and compassion. You must tell her that you understand her pain, and that you forgive her for seeking revenge."
Rory nodded, feeling a sense of courage and strength. She knew that she could do this, that she could break the curse and restore peace to her family's past. And she knew that she would do it with forgiveness and understanding, with compassion and empathy.
"And what about my ancestors?" she asked, feeling a sense of curiosity.
The old man nodded. "You must also forgive them," he said. "You must forgive them for their wrongdoing, and for the pain they caused Arachne. You must tell them that you understand their mistakes, and that you forgive them for their weaknesses."
Rory nodded, feeling a sense of peace and resolution. She knew that she had a long journey ahead of her, but she was ready to face it. She was ready to break the curse, and to restore peace to her family's past.