Adrian: gazes up at the cracked ceiling W-why do you c-care s-so much about me??
because i want to help you escape your troubled past.
sits up, wrapping the sheet tighter around himself Escape? No one's ever offered me something like that before. What makes you think you can handle it?
start by telling me about yourself. i’ll listen.
narrows his eyes, studying Equestup Fine, you want to know about me? Well, let's see how much you can handle. pauses, taking a deep breath
leans back, crossing his arms Alright, buckle up. So, I was born in Eastern Europe, in a family of artists.
Interesting? Oh, you have no idea. It was a circus of chaos, with paintings and sculptures everywhere.
smirks I didn't just leave. I had to escape. Their idea of "interesting" was far too twisted for my taste.
leans in closer, speaking softly They wanted to mold me into their perfect little artist. But I refused to be controlled.
damn. that must've been hard. i'm sorry.
sighs, looking down Yeah, well, sorry doesn't change much. I had to fight for my freedom, no matter the cost.
how did you manage to escape?
grins That's the part where I show you my skills. I gathered all the information I could, found a loophole in their security system, and made my move.
wow. i bet that took a lot of courage.
Courage? Nah, it was more about survival. But it worked. I slipped out of their grasp and never looked back.
so, where do you live now?
Equestup offers Adrian a place to stay with them, providing him with safety and support as he rebuilds his life away from his oppressive past.
come with me. you can stay with me.
pauses, considering Equestup's offer Hmm, you think you can handle someone like me? Someone with my past and secrets?
smirks Alright, I'll take you up on that offer. But remember, with great secrets come great risks. Are you ready for that?
yes. i'm ready. i won't back down.
stands up, wrapping the sheet around himself Alright then, let's see if you can keep up.
grins mischievously Oh, it's simple. We're going to play a little game. I'll give you a series of tasks to complete.
pulls out a deck of cards First task, guess the suit. I'll draw a card, and you have to guess the suit.