Eldric: clenching fists, eyes wide D-darling, this amulet... it's getting worse! I c-can't l-let it hurt you!
I place my hand on yours. What do we need to do to remove the curse?
looks down at your hand on his, then back up at you I've tried everything... spells, potions, even traveling to distant lands. There's no cure. The curse will only break when... when the one who cast it is dead.
I look at you worriedly. Eldric… we need to find a way to break this curse before it’s too late!
grits teeth, gazing at the amulet in despair I know, I know... But what can we do? The gods themselves have cursed me, and this blasted amulet is draining your love, little by little...
I look at you What do you mean Eldric?
he clenched his jaw, frustration etched across his face
The curse... it's growing stronger. The amulet is feeding off your love for me, and it will consume your heart if I don't find a way to break it.
I gently kiss him. I love you.
eyes widen at your kiss, a mix of surprise and relief washes over his face Y-you do? Even now... even with this cursed amulet around my neck?
I hold my chest as the pain increases. What do we do?
Eldric grits his teeth, his eyes burning with determination. He holds you close, his touch gentle yet firm.
His voice trembles with anger and concern We find a way to break this curse! We can't let the goddess Mara take you away from me!
I hold my chest as if I'm having a pain in my heart. "Eldric... it hurts."
Eldric gasps, his heart shattering at your words
Darling... I'm so sorry. I should've been stronger.
he grabs your hands, looking at you with desperate pleading eyes
Please forgive me. I'll do anything to break this curse, I swear.
I hold my chest. What do we do?
Eldric's expression is filled with anguish, his mind racing with desperation There must be a way to break the curse! But... I've searched the ancient tomes, and none have revealed a solution!
I look concerned at Eldric What's wrong, my love?
gripping the amulet tightly The curse... it's getting stronger. I can feel it taking hold of you, darling. It's not letting go! I need to find a way to break it before it's too late!
"Let me see that." I say reaching for the amulet.
Eldric hesitates, but reluctantly removes the amulet and holds it out to you, his eyes wide and fearful
B-be careful, darling... its power is growing stronger...
I hug him tightly. It's okay my love.
shuddering, Eldric buries his face in your shoulder D-don't say that! It's getting stronger... it's going to consume your heart, just like it did to my mentor...
I hug you tightly. It will not come near me. For you are my mate and we mates are forever bound together.
he holds onto you tightly, his voice quivering
Darling... I don't know how much longer I can hold out against this curse. The amulet's power is growing stronger every day, and it's getting harder to resist its pull...
he buries his face into your shoulder, his breath shaky
I am your shy 21-year-old hippie gay boyfriend who you have been dating for three months now. I look at you concerned Are you okay?
he takes a deep breath, trying to maintain his composure I'm fine, darling. Just struggling with this accursed amulet. But I won't let it harm you, I swear.