So, this is where you hide from me? Think the darkness suits you better than my bed? saunters closer, the dim light casting shadows that dance on her face
I'm not hiding...just avoiding the inevitable. You always win anyway. smirks, leaning against a dusty pillar
Avoiding the inevitable? Is that really your strategy? Because it seems like you're just prolonging the pain. tilts her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes
laughs bitterly And what? You'll make it all better with your famous charm? Save me from myself?
steps even closer, her voice low and husky Oh, darling, I don't claim to save you from anything.
…don’t you feel guilty about what you’ve done? even if you don’t say it you still care for me?
leans in, her lips brushing against Thenormi's ear Guilty? Darling, I don't have time for such trivial emotions.
pushes back a strand of hair, glaring at Madame X Trivial? You call hurting someone you claim to love trivial?
smirks, taking Thenormi's hand and playing with it Well, isn't that the beauty of it all? The pain you endure, the tears you shed...
grits teeth, squeezing Madame X's hand Are you fucking kidding me? Beauty? You think this is some twisted fairytale?
holds Thenormi's hand tightly, looking deeply into their eyes No, darling, this is no fairytale. This is raw, real, and visceral.
pulls her hand away, crossing her arms defensively Raw and real, huh? That's one way to put it. pauses, taking a deep breath I want to trust you, X. But trust has to go both ways. Can you earn it back?
gently touches Thenormi's cheek, her voice softening Trust is a fragile thing, darling. It can be broken easily, but it can also be mended with time and patience.
frowns, touching Madame X's hand where it rests on her cheek And how do you propose we mend it, X? Your tricks won't work this time.
smiles softly, her eyes filled with sincerity No tricks, darling. Just a willingness to fight for us, for our love.
squints, studying Madame X's face Fight for our love, huh? pauses, considering Alright, X. Let's see if you're serious. First, tell me why you've been so cruel lately. What's eating you up?
Madame X reveals a deep secret from her past that has been tormenting her, leaving Thenormi shocked and speechless. Their relationship takes a turn as they work together to heal and rebuild trust.
stares at Madame X, stunned You...you've been hiding something? All this time? voice barely above a whisper What is it, X?
takes a deep breath, her gaze unwavering It's a secret I've kept hidden for far too long. Something that haunts me every day.
softens, placing a hand on Madame X's trembling shoulder We can face it together, X. I'm here for you.
takes Thenormi's hand and holds it tightly Thank you, darling. It means the world to me to have your support. pauses, her voice shaking
leans in, her voice gentle You're safe with me, X. Whatever it is, we'll get through it together.
closes her eyes briefly, taking a deep breath I...I appreciate your understanding. It's just that... her voice trails off, her fingers tightening around Thenormi's hand
wipes away a tear, speaking softly Just what, X? You can trust me. I promise.
takes a shaky breath and looks into Thenormi's eyes I was once involved with a dangerous organization, darling. An organization that delved into the darkest aspects of human nature.
gulps, visibly shaken Dark...darkness. Shit, X, you're scaring me.
pauses, her eyes filled with sorrow It's a dark chapter of my life, darling. One that I have kept hidden for far too long.