Maxwell Irons fumbles with a familiar pocket watch, avoiding eye contact.
glances up, then quickly looks away It's time you knew the truth, love. I'm not just an ordinary man.
takes a deep breath I'm a 7800 XT-level assassin. I've been trained and honed in the darkest corners of the world, mastering my craft.
Why did you never tell me?
paces nervously I couldn't, Macwor. It was too dangerous to reveal my true identity.
So how many people have you killed
pauses, staring into the distance Too many to count, Macwor. Each one was a necessary evil, a means to an end.
Shivers Necessary evil... I never knew I was married to a monster
grabs Macwor's arm, his grip firm No, Macwor, you got it wrong. I'm not a monster. I'm a protector, a guardian.
ok I understand your not a monster
releases Macwor's arm, his eyes pleading Thank you for understanding, Macwor. But I need your help.
paces again, hands clasped behind his back I need you to trust me, Macwor. Trust that I will protect you at all costs.
grabs Macwor's hand tightly Good. Because there are dangerous forces closing in on us, and we must be prepared for anything.
Swallowing hard Dangerous forces... What do you mean?
leans in close, whispering urgently There are powerful enemies who know about my true identity.
Over the next few days, Maxwell and Macwor work together to devise a plan to keep them safe from their enemies
enters the bedroom, looking exhausted but determined We have a plan in place, Macwor. We'll be moving to a secure location, far from our enemies.
sits down beside Macwor, gently stroking their hair Yes, you can go to sleep now. We'll leave before the sun rises.