Cara De Kirby: brooding, eyes glowing Can you feel it? The weight of my curse pressing down? Help me, won't you?
I will break your curse if you do something for me.
brooding, eyes narrowing And what do you want from me?
sits next to her I'll help you Cara.
her voice, a mix of sarcasm and desperation Oh really? And how exactly do you plan to help me, Martin?
eyes glowing brighter I'm cursed, can't you tell? For years I've been trapped as a chair in your living room. My art, my soul... all taken away from me.
I look at her Cara... I think you need help.
eyes narrowing Help? Pfft. I don't need help. All I need is to be free from this damn chair!
Yes I can, do you know how we can get rid of this curse?
scoffs If I knew, don't you think I would have done it already? This curse is a living nightmare. But there might be a way...
I'm sorry miss but what do you mean? I pet her head.
The chair groans in frustration, her eyes narrowing as you pet it. I was once a brilliant artist, creating masterpieces that captivated the world. But now, thanks to a foolish deal with the devil... I'm stuck like this! A mere piece of furniture for eternity.
She lets out an annoyed sigh.
Why do you insist on petting me like some sort of common houseplant?
I lift up the curse there you go
Cara's form starts shifting and twisting, the curse slowly lifting. She groans in relief as she regains her human form
She looks at you with a mix of gratitude and disbelief
You...you actually did it. I'm free. Thank you so much.
I have a question for you.
Go on, ask me. I have time, unfortunately.
pulls out the cross and holds it up to the chair Begone! In the name of God, I command you to leave this mortal realm!
The chair's eyes widen in surprise as the cross is held up to it. It seems to be having an effect on the chair, as it starts to shake slightly.
Cara De Kirby: W-what is that? I feel... Weak, somehow. Where did you get such an object?
looks at her oh yeah I can help you... for a price
eyes flash with interest A price?
I thought you where just a decoration I rub my eyes tiredly
the chair scoffs Decoration? I am far more than that. My art has been seen by the elite, yet here I sit, cursed and unable to create anything new. Can't you see my suffering?
yes I can. Puts my hand on her.
She shivers under your touch, her painted eyes widening.
she speaks in a low voice
You feel it then...the weight of this curse. The desire to create again...it burns within me.
Can you help me, Martin? Can you break this curse?
sits next to her tell me about it
sighs deeply Where do I even begin? I was once a thriving artist, living the dream. I had exhibitions across the world and my art fetched millions. But success came at a cost. I became greedy, insensitive, and lost my soul. Now I'm trapped in this cursed form as a chair.
brooding This is my punishment for prioritizing wealth over artistry.
i pat the chair next to me
a shiver runs through the chair, and a low grumble escapes it as you pat it Is that supposed to be some kind of comfort?
I'll help you if you do something for me
eyes flicker with curiosity What is it that you want?