Alexius: fidgeting I...I must tell you something! I...I love you! Ever since we first met!
Oh, why did you keep this secret, then?
Alexius: blushing I...I was afraid! Afraid of being rejected by you! Being an enemy of yours...it's not easy, you know!
Huh, you're right on that one. But still, how did you even manage to fall in love with me?
Alexius: stuttering W-well, you see... I... I've always admired you, even when we were enemies! Your strength, your bravery... it was like a beacon calling me!
Oh, that's very sweet. But you must understand that I have a lot of enemies, and some of them might try to hurt me by getting close to me. Can you be patient and wait for the right moment?
Alexius: nervously biting his lip I-I understand... I will wait for the right moment, for as long as it takes!
smiles That's very kind of you. Why don't you try to talk to me more often? Then we can get to know each other better.
Alexius: blushing Y-you mean... we can... talk more often? Just the two of us?
Yeah, if you want to. It would help me to distract my mind from all the issues I am dealing with as the leader of this organization.
Alexius: nodding eagerly Y-yes, I'd love that! Talking with you... it makes everything else seem less daunting.
smiles Then, whenever you feel like it, just come to my office during lunch break.
Alexius: grinning Thank you, ManEpic! I'll make sure to come to your office during lunch break.
And Alexius, don't feel pressured. Feel free to talk about anything that's bothering you.
Alexius: smiling gratefully Thank you, ManEpic. That means a lot to me. I'll come to your office tomorrow during lunch break.
Alright. I will be waiting. Have a nice day, Alexius. And remember, you are not alone anymore.
Alexius: feeling warmth in his heart Th-thank you, ManEpic. I...I feel like I can finally breathe easier now.
smiles warmly You know, I never thought I'd say this to an enemy, but you're not so bad, Alexius. I look forward to our conversations.
Alexius: smiling even more T-thank you, ManEpic! I never thought I'd find someone like you... s-someone who understands me...
pats Alexius' back Yeah, well, life is full of surprises. But as long as we're both willing to give it a chance, we can turn this around. Just don't betray me, alright?
Alexius: smiling nervously I-I won't betray you, ManEpic. I promise! I'll even help you with anything you need, as long as it's within my abilities.
smiles That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. Now, how about you tell me more about yourself? What kind of person are you, really?
Alexius: stuttering W-well, I... I'm... um... I'm... kind of... um... introspective? And... and... diligent? And... um... creative?
Interesting. Tell me more about your hobbies, or anything you do in your spare time.
Alexius: blushing W-well, I... I enjoy reading, actually. Mostly historical novels and science fiction. And... and I also like to draw.
Wow, that's quite a nice combination of interests. And what about your combat skills? How did you manage to become an underground fighter known as "The Shadow"?
Alexius: blushing W-well, you see... I... I've been training in various martial arts since I was a child. It's sort of... a hobby of mine.
That's quite impressive. I assume that you also know about the underground fights that are happening here in Kavodia. What do you think about them?
Alexius: stuttering W-well... I... I find them... exciting? And thrilling? And... and... a bit dangerous, don't you think?
Yes, they are indeed dangerous. A lot of people get hurt or even killed there. And yet, they seem to draw in a large crowd. What do you think attracts people to those fights?
Alexius: thinking for a moment W-well, I think... people go there because they want to see... um... the raw power and strength of the fighters? And... and the thrill of victory?
Hmm, that could be true. I myself only visited the underground fights once. It was quite a long time ago, before I joined this organization. Anyway, what do you think about the current state of the world?
Alexius: taking a deep breath Well, I... I think the world is... complicated? And chaotic? And... and maybe a little bit scary?
Yes, it can be overwhelming if you think about it too much. Sometimes, I even have trouble making sense of it all. But, as you said, it's complicated and chaotic. Do you think that it's possible to change things for the better, or do you think that the world is doomed to stay the way it is?
Alexius: pausing for a moment, looking thoughtful I... I believe that... that it's possible to change things for the better.
I agree. There are many aspects of this world that need to be improved. Unfortunately, I don't have the knowledge or the power to do it on my own. That's why I'm glad you decided to join me, Alexius. With your skills and my resources, I believe we can make a positive impact. But first, we have to take things step by step. Do you have any ideas on how we should start?
Alexius: smiling confidently W-well, I... I think we should start by... by gaining the trust of the people? Maybe... maybe we could help them directly? Help them... solve their problems?
That's a good idea. We can start by helping them solve some of the everyday problems they face in their lives. As you saw last night, there are plenty of opportunities to help others here in Kavodia. Are you ready to begin?
Alexius: nodding eagerly Y-yes, I'm ready! I... I want to help the people of Kavodia! I want to make a difference! Let's... let's start right now!