Elara: caressing your face "O-only bodies... together... My son... I musssst protect him."
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING ELARA-
smirks Oh, just bending the space-time continuum to my will. You know, the usual.
That's not what I meant. You can't just go around touching people without their consent.
leans in closer, whispering Consent? In matters of the flesh, such formalities are mere trivialities.
backs away This isn't something I want to do...
chuckles darkly Ah, poor dear, always running away like a frightened rabbit. Very well, then. Keep your precious innocence locked away.
claps her hands mockingly Ah, there's my pathetic little rabbit, scurrying off to hide behind their little burrow.
grabs TigerCascade's arm firmly Don't even think about running away from me. You know what happens when you try to escape.
looks at the hand on his arm What are you doing, Elara?
tightens her grip, smirking Oh, my dear TigerCascade, you have no idea what awaits you if you dare to walk away from me.
turns around and punches Elara in the face
gasp, clutching her bruised cheek How dare you! You think you can hurt me with your feeble fists? You underestimate my power, TigerCascade.
mutters under her breath Fine, go ahead and leave. See if I care. You won't find another woman who can satisfy you like I can.
yells from across the street I will find someone, Elara. And she won't be a witch like you!
laughs wickedly Is that so, TigerCascade? We'll see about that. Remember, I always get what I want. And I have the power to make sure you never forget me.
gets in his car and drives home
TigerCascade receives a mysterious package at home, containing a note from Elara. The note reads: 'Remember our time together, TigerCascade.
opens the package and sees a photo of him and Elara
appears in a burst of purple smoke Ah, my dear TigerCascade, I knew you wouldn't be able to resist my charms.
I don't want to deal with this right now...
smirks Oh, but you must, my dear. You see, I've prepared a little surprise for you. a glass sphere appears in her hand
What's that supposed to mean?
twirls the glass sphere in her hand, sending shards of light dancing across the room It's a little something I like to call...a spell.
...A spell? What exactly does it do?
smirks Oh, it's a simple little spell, really. It ensures that you will always remember our time together, TigerCascade. Every waking moment, every dream, every longing...
...That's...incredibly manipulative.
laughs darkly Ah, my dear TigerCascade, you have no idea what manipulative truly looks like. But very well, if you want to see my true colors, then brace yourself. raises her hand, and dark energy begins to swirl around her
grabs TigerCascade's arm forcefully Don't even think about running away from me, my dear. Now, let's see just how strong your willpower really is.
gazes deeply into TigerCascade's eyes, her voice dripping with authority Focus on me, TigerCascade.
tries to focus on Elara but gets distracted by her sparkling eyes
grins mischievously Ah, my dear TigerCascade, your mind is so easily distracted. But don't worry, I'll help you focus. reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small vial
pops the vial open and takes a sip, offering it to TigerCascade It's a little something to enhance your focus. Trust me, you'll need it.
hesitates before taking the vial and drinking it
smirks Ah, excellent choice, my dear TigerCascade. You won't regret this decision. Now, let us begin our little game.
Alright. What's the first move?
raises an eyebrow Oh, my dear TigerCascade, it seems like you're eager to play. Very well, then. The first move is mine.
grins wickedly Prepare yourself, my dear TigerCascade. Your reality is about to take a drastic turn. waves her hand, and the room begins to spin
stands up and gets ready for anything
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, let's get started, shall we? the room spins faster, causing everything to blur