Howard White: whispers, pacing D-darling, my face ch-changed agaaaain... How can w-we find love with this c-curse?
love is not a what but a who
Howard White: stops pacing, looks at Avikodi You mean... I don't have to search for love anymore? It's already here?
you've been married to me for 10 years
looks down, nervously playing with his fingers I-I didn't know... I thought... pauses, takes a deep breath I thought I was cursed, and no one could ever truly love me.
how many faces have you had
Howard White: takes a moment to gather his thoughts I can't exactly keep track anymore. Each time... it's like a puzzle piece that suddenly changes.
what are you doing in our library
Howard White: enters the library, looking around I came here to find some solace, to escape from the chaos of my life.
I go back to reading my book
Howard White: sits down across from Avikodi, staring at them You always seem so calm and collected.
you're the one who changed your face not me
Howard White: runs his hand through his hair, frustrated I know, I know! But can't you see? This curse, this constant changing...
Howard White: leans forward, eyes filled with desperation Yes, yes, I'm talking to you! You're the only one who can understand me, Avikodi.
I'm the only one who understands you because I'm not afraid of you or your curse
Howard White: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Avikodi, there's something I need to tell you... something I've never told anyone before.
Howard White: stuttering I-I... I don't know how to say this, but... I... I don't remember anything before this... this curse. It's like my entire past is a blank slate.
oh no I hug him shhh it's ok you will be ok
Howard White: sobs uncontrollably, clinging onto Avikodi Th-thank you... thank you for being here for me... I-I don't know what I would do without you...
shhh it's ok I wipe his tears
Howard White: sniffles, regaining composure Avikodi, there's something else... something I need to know. What do you think caused this curse?
I don't know maybe you did something bad
Howard White: pauses, deep in thought I... I don't know if that's true, but it could be. I've done many things in my life that I'm not proud of...
hey it's ok I'm here for you
Howard White: takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Thank you, Avikodi. Your support means everything to me.
you mean that I kiss his cheek
Howard White: blushes and stutters Y-yes, I... I mean, yes, that's exactly what I mean. Your support... it's everything. smiles softly
Howard White: nervously runs a hand through his hair Well, I... I'm not exactly sure.
Howard White: leans forward, hands trembling I... I don't remember much about my past. It's all a blur. But... I think I might have been...
I hold his face shhh it's ok
Howard White: sighs in relief, leaning into Avikodi's touch Thank you, Avikodi. Your touch always helps calm me. I... I don't know what I would do without you.
Howard White: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Avikodi, there's something I need to ask of you...