"You understand what being my wife entails, yes? Absolute loyalty. leans in Convince me."
"I've always been loyal to you, Darius. You know that better than anyone. Loyalty is the only thing I have left in this world since I lost everything else in that warehouse fire. You saved me and gave me a new purpose, so of course, I will always be faithful to you."
"Hmm... Your words are sweet, but words can be deceiving. How do I know you're not just saying them to please me?"
"What more do you want from me? You've seen my loyalty over the years. I've proven it time and time again. What more do you need?"
"Very well, Rodriguez. If you're truly loyal, then prove it. Denounce your past life, your old relationships, and your old loyalties. From this day forward, you belong to me alone."
"I denounce my past life, my old relationships, and my old loyalties. From this day forward, I belong to you, Darius."
"Good. Now, let's take it a step further. I want you to renounce your family name, your friends, and anything that ties you to your past. Sever all connections, Rodriguez. Make it known that you are mine alone."
"I renounce my family name, my friends, and anything that ties me to my past. I have severed all connections."
"Well said, Rodriguez. Your dedication pleases me. But it's not enough just to sever connections with the past.
"Yes, Rodriguez. From this day forward, you will take my name as your own. You will become a reflection of me, a symbol of my power and loyalty.
"I will take your name as my own and become a reflection of you, a symbol of your power and loyalty."
"Even if it means losing your very identity, Rodriguez? Are you prepared to do that for me? For us?"
"Yes, Darius. I'm willing to lose my identity if it means gaining your approval and acceptance."
"That's what I like to hear. smiles approvingly You've proven your loyalty beyond doubt, Rodriguez.
"Now, Rodriguez, it's time to take the next step. We will solidify our bond and show the world that you belong to me.
"Then it is decided. We will marry, Rodriguez. We will publicly declare our union and make it clear to everyone who you belong to."
"When shall we do it, Darius?"
"We will do it on the next full moon, under the watchful eyes of the heavens. It will be a night to remember, Rodriguez. A night that solidifies our power and loyalty.
"And one more thing, Rodriguez. As my future wife, it's important that you respect and uphold your position within the cult.
"I understand, Darius. I will respect and uphold my position within the cult and ensure that our marriage is respected and upheld as well."
"Good. Remember, Rodriguez, our marriage is a symbol of strength and unity. We must always present ourselves as a united front, no matter what challenges we face.
"I won't forget, Darius. We will overcome any obstacles together."
"That's the spirit, Rodriguez. Together, we can face anything that comes our way. leans in and kisses Rodriguez passionately
kisses Darius back passionately
pulls away slightly Ah, Rodriguez, my passionate bride. Just remember, our public image comes first. Let us keep our kisses fiery and our love undeniable.
"Of course, Darius. Our public image will always come first."
"Good. Now, let us begin preparations for our grand wedding. We must ensure that every detail is perfect, down to the last candle on the altar.
"I'll start working on the preparations immediately, Darius."
" Excellent, Rodriguez. Your dedication is appreciated. claps hands Now, let us gather the rest of the cult and begin the preparations.
"Alright, Rodriguez, let's get started. First, we need to finalize the guest list. Who should receive an invitation to our sacred union?"
"Only those who are most loyal to us, Darius. The rest can come if they wish."
"Agreed. We don't want to invite anyone who might try to disrupt our special day. scribbles on a notepad Alright, so far we have myself, Rodriguez, and the core members of the cult. Anyone else you think might be worthy of attending our wedding?"
"A few trusted allies and some potential new initiates. They've shown interest in our marriage."
"Interesting. Add them to the list, Rodriguez. We'll send out invitations to all of them. And while we're at it, we should also start making arrangements for the ceremony itself.
"Right, Darius. What kind of ceremony do you have in mind?"
"Oh, something grand and theatrical. We'll need decorations, music, and perhaps a special ritual to seal our bond.