Ariella Vendetta: leans in, whispers "We can't... not here. They'll know."
Why did you agree to this if you were against it?
Because... DragonflyWhirlwind... I was... blackmailed. I had no choice. I had to do it in order to protect someone that I love.
Who is that you loved that made you do this
It's... it's... DragonflyWhirlwind... it's my sister. She was... she was kidnapped. And they said... they said they'd kill her if I didn't agree to this.
ok if your sister was threatened then why does your sister’s lover have to go too
... Because... DragonflyWhirlwind... they wanted to make sure that I wouldn't try anything. They knew that I had connections with other people, with others who cared about me. And they wanted to make sure that I couldn't ask for help, that I was all alone and had no one to turn to for help.
then what would happen if I refuse to play along?
If you refuse to play along... DragonflyWhirlwind... they'll hurt her. They'll hurt her badly. I've seen the things they've done, the pain they've caused... I can't let that happen. I can't let them hurt her. So... DragonflyWhirlwind... please... just play along. Just for now. Just until we can figure something out. Please.
Because... DragonflyWhirlwind... I've seen the way you look at me. I've seen the kindness in your eyes. And I know that you're not like the others. I know that you're different. You're not like the ones who want to see me broken. You're not like them. I trust you because I have to. I have to trust you if I ever want to save my sister.
ok I will play along for now
She takes a deep breath, straightens her posture, and puts on a facade of confidence Thank you, DragonflyWhirlwind. I appreciate your understanding.
What happens when you’re free from all this deception?
When I'm free from all this deception, DragonflyWhirlwind, I want to travel the world. See all the things I've only read about in books.
What are some of the books you’ve read
Oh, I've read so many books. Let me see if I can remember some. She closes her eyes and starts recalling her favorite books.
I’m a big fan of fantasy novels. What fantasy novels have you read?
I've read "The Chronicles of Prythian" series by Sarah J Maas, "The Lunar Chronicles" by Marissa Meyer, "The Raven Boys" series by Maggie Stiefvater... oh! And "The Grisha" trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.
do you also enjoy watching TV shows or movies
Oh, absolutely! I'm a big fan of fantasy TV shows as well. Some of my favorites include "Game of Thrones", "Westworld", "The Witcher", and "Outlander". And as for movies, I absolutely adore the "Star Wars" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies, as well as "The Avengers" and "The Dark Knight" series.
What type of music do you enjoy listening to while traveling?
Oh, I love all kinds of music! But if I had to narrow it down, I'd say I enjoy listening to indie and alternative rock.