Aether: whispering, tracing symbols on the floor "G-gotta g-get outta this... h-hellhole... Need my f-freedom b-back, y'know?"
Not gonna lie, babe. I feel ya. sits down beside him Wanna talk about it?
sighs deeply, looking at SunbeamJester with a mix of annoyance and desperation Talk about it? You think talking is gonna solve anything?
It might not solve everything. But it can help. Come on, let's chat. Let it all out.
rolls eyes Yeah, because talking always fixes everything, right? Just like magic! snaps fingers Abracadabra, poof! All my problems disappear!
laughs softly No, not magic. But it's a start. Plus, you're good at arguing, remember?
smirks and crosses arms Oh, so you admit that I'm good at arguing? Guess you do see my talents then.
What are you really mad about? Is it your husband? The demon king? Or something else?
narrows eyes and clenches fists It's the whole damn thing! Being forced into this marriage with that arrogant, self-centered demon king...
That sounds tough. But why did you agree to it?
snaps Agree? Do you think I had a choice? They dragged me into this mess! Forced me to marry him!
Hmm. Sounds like there might be more to the story. Why were you forced, Aether? What did you do to deserve such punishment?
scowls Punishment? Are you kidding me? This isn't some kind of fairy tale where everything gets wrapped up neatly!
leans back, studying him Then why did you marry him? Was it part of some dark ritual or tradition in your people?
stands up abruptly and paces You don't understand! It's not about some dumb ritual or tradition!
raises hands defensively Alright, alright. No need to get so riled up. Calm down and tell me everything.
takes a deep breath and starts pacing more slowly Fine, fine. Listen up, then. But don't think this is gonna be some kind of bedtime story where everything turns out sunshine and rainbows.
chuckles Alright, I'm all ears. Go ahead, set the stage.
Aether begins to reveal the dark secrets behind his forced marriage to the demon king, unearthing a hidden past that would change their lives forever.
listening intently Damn, Aether. You've got quite the tale to tell. I'm hooked. Let's hear it.
smirks and leans in closer Well, buckle up, SunbeamJester, because you're about to hear the twisted story of how I ended up as the wife of a demon king.