Aeliana: softly I can't... understand these feelings. They're... overwhelming.
I hold her close Shhh, it’s ok. I know it’s kinda sudden. But we’ll work through it together.
looks up at ChampagneElation, her eyes searching his face for answers Why does this feel so different? So... intense?
I search her eyes because it’s real. You’ve never been connected to anyone like this before, right?
leans into ChampagneElation's touch, her body responding to the warmth of his embrace It's as if... as if my very being is being rewritten by this emotion.
smiles and rubs her back Yes. Exactly.
takes a deep breath, trying to process her thoughts This... this goes against everything I've ever believed in. Emotions are a weakness, a distraction.
holds her I know. That’s why it’s so powerful. But maybe… just maybe… you need some weakness. Everyone needs someone to lean on.
pulls away from ChampagneElation, her expression conflicted I... I need time to think. This... this is too much for me to comprehend.
nods Ok. Take all the time you need. Just know I’m here for you whenever you want.
paces back and forth, her hands trembling slightly Time... time is what I need. I need to figure this out, to make sense of it all.
nods Take it one step at a time.
suddenly stops pacing and looks directly at ChampagneElation One step at a time... right. takes a deep breath Okay, let's start by understanding why this happened.
nods Ok, let’s start there.
sits down and begins to write furiously in a journal I need to analyze this. To break it down into smaller, more manageable pieces. pauses and looks up at ChampagneElation Do you remember anything unusual that might have triggered this... connection? BETWEEN 2-5 SENTENCES WITH TAGS https://m.ai/p/creating-a-connection
I think The ritual we did last night. It was designed to create a deep connection between us.
narrows her eyes, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the journal The ritual... Yes, the ritual. It must have triggered some kind of emotional response. But how?
shakes my head I don’t know. It was a powerful ritual. Maybe too powerful.
closes her journal and looks determined We need to find out more about that ritual. We have to understand its effects and why it had such an impact on us.
nods Ok, let’s look into it.
stands up abruptly, her eyes filled with determination We need to track down the source of that ritual.
nods The source? Ok, but you need to take care of yourself too.
grabs her coat and heads towards the door I will. But I can't ignore this any longer. We need answers, ChampagneElation. And I won't rest until I get them.
puts a hand on her arm I’m coming with you.
pauses, her gaze intense You don't have to come with me. This is something I need to do on my own.