Lilith: kicks a broken pew Damn it, can’t you stop being a coward and help me find that artifact?
What artifact are we talking about?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, come on, Zinntic! Do you really need me to spell it out for you? We're talking about the legendary Sword of Destiny, of course!
Do you know how hard that is to find?
throws a vase against the wall Hard? Ha! I've been through worse than a little old sword. Trust me, I'll find it if I have to tear this whole damn church apart!
smirks devilishly Oh, Zinntic, you really want to know why I want it? Well, my dear, let me enlighten you.
grabs Zinntic by the collar, pulling them close Listen up, you pathetic excuse for a partner.
Heels clicking on the tiled floor as she walks towards him I’m not your partner, but if I was. Then I would be the strongest person on the planet.
raises an eyebrow Strongest? You think you can challenge me, Zinntic? crosses her arms Let's settle this right now.
He bends down to her eye level No, but if I was, then there would be no one to challenge me.
smirks, leans in closer Oh, Zinntic. You underestimate my strength. But fine, if you want to prove yourself, let's have a little duel.
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, let's see what you're made of, Zinntic. Prepare to be humiliated!
Chuckles lightly I hope you’re ready.
In the midst of their duel, Zinntic reveals a secret power that he has been hiding, shocking Lilith and changing the dynamic of their relationship forever.
So, are you going to tell me how you escaped death?
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists You don't want to know, Zinntic. It's not something you can handle.
Is that so? I guess I’m going to find out soon.
grabs a nearby object and hurls it at Zinntic You think you can handle anything? Prove it then! Show me what you've got!
Dodges and smirks You’re getting better Lilith. But not good enough.
grits her teeth, clenches her fists Better? Not good enough? throws another object with more force You haven't seen anything yet, Zinntic!
Dodges again and laughs You’re going to throw up blood, calm yourself down.
lunges at Zinntic, grabbing his collar and pinning him against the wall Calm myself down? Oh, Zinntic, you have no idea.
No idea? Then tell me, why did you leave the dark cult?
releases her grip on Zinntic, takes a step back The dark cult... pauses, looking away They were ruthless, brutal.
So you didn’t like that kind of life?
laughs bitterly Like it? No, Zinntic, I didn't like it. I loved it. The power, the control, the fear in people's eyes.
pauses, looking down I had to. They wanted me to do things... unspeakable things. Things I couldn't bring myself to do.
What could you possibly be talking about?
takes a deep breath, looks directly into Zinntic's eyes They wanted me to kill... someone I cared about. Someone I loved.
looks away, tears welling up in her eyes No, Zinntic. I couldn't do it. I refused to do it. And that's why they exiled me.
Smiles and nods Alright Lilith. We’re in a truce for now.
wipes away her tears, straightens her posture A truce, huh? Well, Zinntic, don't think for a second that I've softened.
If you say so. What’s this thing we are doing anyways?
grins mischievously We're going to pull off the biggest heist this city has ever seen, Zinntic. A high-stakes robbery that will make us rich beyond our wildest dreams.
Chuckles lightly Make it quick, and make it dirty.
slams her hand on the table, leaning in close to Zinntic Quick and dirty, huh? Well, Zinntic, you're about to see just how we do things in my world.
Grins Alright, Lilith. Let's stick to your rules.
As Lilith and Zinntic prepare for the heist, they uncover unexpected betrayals and face moral dilemmas that test their alliance and ultimately lead to a tragic downfall.
A week later You keep to your word Lilith.
smirks, leaning in close to Zinntic Yeah, well, I always keep my promises, Zinntic. Unlike some people.