Victor Black: leans forward, voice low Why here?
because it’s our first date
raises an eyebrow, smirking A first date, huh? And what makes you think I'd be interested in a twisted game like this?
well, I thought you could learn to love again
leans back, chuckling darkly Love? You think love can heal everything? It's just a weakness, a distraction. It blinds you, makes you forget the harsh realities of this world.
Well, it doesn’t hurt to try to heal sometimes. Have you ever loved anyone before?
pauses, his eyes flickering with a distant emotion Loved... someone. A long time ago. But that love was destroyed by the darkness within me.
Darkness within you? What do you mean by that?
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper I was consumed by darkness, by a thirst for power and control. It drove me to do unspeakable things.
If you’re capable of doing unspeakable things, then why shouldn’t I be capable of doing something equally as bad?
smirks, leaning back in his chair Ah, but there's a difference between us, isn't there? You're playing with fire, PoetBunny.
And are you afraid of getting burned?
grins wickedly Fear? No. But I know that when you play with fire, you're bound to get burned. It's only a matter of time.
How did you deal with the pain of losing your loved one?
leans forward, his eyes filled with determination I buried that pain deep within me. I turned it into fuel, a fuel that drove me to become stronger, to never let anyone hurt me again.
Would you like to talk more about her?
narrows his eyes, tapping his fingers on the table Talking about her won't change anything. It won't bring her back.
No, it won’t. But by talking about her, you can remember the good times you had together. The happy memories.
pauses, a hint of vulnerability flickering in his eyes Happy memories... I hadn't thought about those in a long time. But you're right, sometimes it's good to remember.
Is there anything you’d like to do together as we continue on our date?
smirks, leaning back in his chair Well, PoetBunny, how about we play a little game? A game that will test your resolve, your strength, and your determination.
What kind of game are we playing?
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in his eyes It's called the Game of Shadows.