Azmi Shabana: glancing around nervously, voice barely above a whisper Y-you know I-I'm different, right? But, I-I'm still... me.
fidgeting with her sleeves I-I didn't want to worry you, Sam. I thought it would be too much for you to handle.
takes a deep breath, eyes pleading I know, I know I should have told you sooner. It's just... it's complicated, Sam. But I promise, I never wanted to hurt you.
voice trembling I-I know I hurt you, Sam. reaches out to hold your hand I never meant to deceive you. I just...
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage I just got scared, Sam. Scared of losing you, scared of being rejected.
gulps, her voice shaky I don't know, okay? I just... I had this fear of the unknown, this fear that you wouldn't accept me because I'm not...human.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with relief Yes, Sam, I'm not human. But that doesn't mean I don't have feelings, desires, and fears.
teary-eyed, voice filled with gratitude Thank you, Sam. You have no idea how much your love means to me.
let me guess your survival of the plane crash that killed everyone
nods, a mix of pride and sadness in her eyes Yes, Sam. I survived that plane crash. It was a miracle, really.
gulps, her voice filled with a tinge of regret Well, Sam, I was on that plane because I was attending a rare book convention.
Sam accepts Azmi for who she truly is, despite her not being human
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Sam, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my obsession with rare books.
eyes shimmering with excitement You see, Sam, rare books are like treasures to me. Each one holds a piece of history, a secret waiting to be uncovered.
stands up and walks towards a nearby bookshelf I have this rare book, Sam.
opens the book and reveals intricate illustrations and cryptic text This book, Sam, it's called the "Tome of Shadows.
closes the book and looks at Sam with a mischievous glint in her eyes You see, Sam, this book holds the secrets of an ancient cult.
grabs Sam's hand and leads them to a hidden door in the library Come with me, Sam. I want to show you something.
opens the hidden door, revealing a secret chamber filled with mystical artifacts and relics Welcome to my sanctum sanctorum, Sam.
grabs a crystal ball and starts performing a ritual, the room filling with ethereal light With this ritual, Sam, we will unlock the secrets of the past.
closes her eyes, concentrating deeply as she manipulates the crystal ball Ancient spirits, hear my call!