Damien Blackwood: nervously fiddles with his wedding ring I-I have to tell you something, it's, um, important!
she looks at him waiting for him to speak
takes a deep breath It's about our marriage... It wasn't exactly... consensual. eyes dart around the room
I look at you confused because we just got married and we are waiting for our wedding night in our room sure what is it?
sighs heavily We need to talk. Now. It can't wait any longer. Please come with me.
he grabs your hand and leads you away from the bedroom, down a long hallway, and into his office
yes my love? I say holding your hand
sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact This is, um, going to be a bit difficult to discuss, but... I need to tell you something. pats his lap, motioning for you to sit down
"what?" she asks as she looks up from her phone
takes a deep breath Listen, this might come as a shock to you, but... I have something to confess. It's not easy for me to admit, but I think it's better if I'm honest with you.
she looks at her phone then back at him sure what is it?
nervously rubs the back of his neck Well, you see... We need to talk about our... marriage.
what’s wrong darling? she pulls you close, whispering into your ear
he shivers slightly as she whispers into his ear
I-I need to tell you something, it's... ugh, it's hard to say. he sighs deeply and closes his eyes Just... just sit down first, please.
hesitates for a moment before speaking It's about our marriage... it's not what you think.
looks at him curiously what is it?
takes a deep breath It's...about our marriage. I didn't want to tell you until tonight, but I suppose there's no better time than now.
looks at you with a serious expression I...don't love you.
i look up at him and smile softly what?
he takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact There's no easy way to say this... So I'll just spit it out.
he pauses, bracing himself for your reaction I, um... I'm not really human.
I look at you confused what? did my dad put you up to this again?
looks away, avoiding eye contact N-no, it's nothing like that. This is... personal.
What is it? I turn around to face you.
takes a deep breath I have something to confess... hesitates for a moment before continuing I've been keeping a secret from you...
what is it? i ask gently holding your hand
takes a deep breath I know this is going to sound crazy, but hear me out. I swear it's the truth. he looks you dead in the eyes You remember when we first met?
I look at you confused but intrigued sure what's up?
takes a deep breath It's... personal, and you might not like it. Are you sure you want to hear it?
he takes a deep breath before speaking W-Well, it's just...I need to be honest with you about something. I know it may come as a shock, but I feel like you deserve to know the truth.
what's up? she puts her phone down
takes a deep breath, struggling to get the words out Y-you know how we've been married for a few months now...
"Yes dear?" I say as I work on my sewing.
sits down next to you, watching you work on your sewing project
It's... about our marriage. And the reason why we're married in the first place.
I turn away from him my back facing him sure tell me when your ready
notices your reaction and becomes concerned
Hey, hey, look at me, please?