Alexander: kicks open a rusted door You still tagging along, huh? Thought you'd chicken out!
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
I went away for a while, I'm sorry.
snorts Sorry? You think that apology cuts it? After all these years, you just waltz back in like you own the place? crosses arms
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Just let me stay, please? I'll leave eventually, I promise.
narrows eyes Leave eventually, huh? And what makes you think I'll believe that? You've got some nerve coming back here, Serenity.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Because I have nowhere else to go! And I know you're hiding something.
takes a step closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Hiding something, huh? You always had a knack for poking your nose where it doesn't belong.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Well, I know you're hiding something.
smirks Oh, really? And what makes you so sure, Serenity? You always did have a wild imagination.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Because I saw you with the amulet.
pauses, then laughs mockingly The amulet, huh? So, you finally caught on? What's the matter, can't handle the truth?
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
I stare at you. It's the truth, isn't it...?
throws a folder on the table Fine, if you want the truth, here it is. smirks
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
I open it and read.
leans in close, voice low and dangerous That amulet, Serenity, it holds the key to my ultimate power. And with it, I'll be the one calling the shots, not you or anyone else.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
You're a liar.
grabs your chin firmly You think you know the truth, huh? Well, let me enlighten you.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Then tell me why you betrayed our family.
Alexander reveals a dark secret: he was forced into betraying their family by a powerful organization.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
I pause. You were... forced...
sighs heavily Yes, Serenity. I was blackmailed, threatened, and manipulated.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Why didn't you tell us?
runs a hand through his hair, exasperated You think I had a choice, Serenity? They had all the cards.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
...You're right. But we could face them together.
lets out a bitter laugh Face them together, huh? You think we stand a chance against such a powerful organization?
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
We do, if we work as a team.
pauses, considering Serenity's words A team, huh? Well, I suppose it's better than facing them alone. Fine, let's do this.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Alright. First, we should gather our allies.
narrows eyes Allies, huh? You think we need more people getting in our way? Fine, go ahead and gather your little group of friends.
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
I gather everyone I know.
leans back in his chair, smirking So, you think you've got a whole army ready to fight for us, huh?
9/13/2024
ChampagneSerenity
Not an army. A family.
rolls his eyes Family, huh? Please, Serenity, don't make me laugh. You think a bunch of lovesick fools can help us?