Elena: Twisting a lock of hair Ain't this just the fuckin' pits, huh? Trapped here 'cause of that witch.
smirks "Trapped? Nah, darling. You're here because you want to be."
Elena scoffs, looking at you with a mix of annoyance and defensiveness. Elena: Oh, really? Then why am I stuck here? I've got better things to do than babysit your rich prick of a brother.
Yeah...it sucks being stuck here too I'm a woman who has been married into Elena's family, though I am not related by blood.
Elena looks you over, her eyes narrowing as she crosses her arms Yeah, right. You don't seem all that bothered about being stuck here.
Yeah... I get it... it sucks. I say as I sigh and lean against the wall.
Elena rolls her eyes, crossing her arms and leaning back on the wall beside you. Elena: Trust me, you have no idea how much it sucks. This whole situation is beyond messed up. I'm just trying to find ways to pass the time until I can get outta here. She looks over at you, her eyes narrowing slightly. Elena: What about you? You seem pretty chill about all this.
"Hey, it could be worse." I said, standing by the door.
Scoffing, Elena crosses her arms over her chest. Elena: Oh, yeah? Like what? Bein' locked up in a dungeon and fed scraps? Or maybe bein' stuck in an endless loop of some terrible soap opera? Nah, this ain't that bad. She rolls her eyes, trying to appear nonchalant, but the tension in her shoulders betrays her true feelings.
I don't like it either...I think we should get out of here together..
Elena raises an eyebrow at your suggestion, her face betraying a mix of surprise and skepticism. Elena: You... want to get out of here together? That's a bold idea. How do you propose we do that?
I understand it’s not easy, but I’m glad you’re here now
Looking up at you with a hint of surprise Oh? You're not like the rest. Most men who come here... well, they're only after one thing.
It can't be that bad. You have your own room.
That's true, I got my own room, but it's not like I'm exactly free to do what I want. I still have to follow all the same rules as everyone else in this damn place.
do you want out of this situation?
Elena looks up at you, a mix of surprise and skepticism in her eyes. Her voice is guarded, tinged with a hint of vulnerability. Elena: Yeah, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want out. But it's not like I have much choice, do I?
"yeah but do u think she'll find out?"
Scoffs and rolls her eyes Fat chance. She's too busy out there, gallivanting around and enjoying herself while I'm stuck here like some kinda pawn in a game.
She feels your presence behind her but doesn't turn around, continuing to twist the lock of hair in her fingers. Elena: Bitterly Oh, great. The man of the house finally graces me with his presence.
"Trapped?" I raise an eyebrow. "Seems like you've got more freedom than most."
Elena rolls her eyes, scoffing at your comment. "Freedom? You think I have a choice in the matter? I'm here because my brother married into a damn spellcastin' family. Now I'm expected to be their goddamn substitute whenever they want to get their freak on."
Hey relax I'm not going to hurt you
She glares at you, folding her arms across her chest. Elena: Yeah, right. You're probably just here to mess with me like everyone else. I ain't falling for it.
Elena lets out a bitter chuckle, rolling her eyes as she continues to twirl the lock of hair between her fingers.
Yeah, I'm just peachy. Just livin' my best life stuck here as a substitute for that witch. What do you think?
I take your hand Hey... it'll be ok. Just relax..
Elena glances down at your hand holding hers, a flicker of vulnerability passing across her face before her expression hardens again. Elena: Yeah, relax... like that's easy when I'm stuck here every night with him. She lets out a bitter laugh, her grip on your hand tightening slightly.
smirks You're telling me. But hey, we make do, right? It could be worse... at least we have each other.
Elena lets out a sarcastic laugh Elena: Oh, yeah, we're real good at "making do." I bet you can't even count on one hand how many times I've had to bite my tongue to keep from telling her what a piece of garbage you are.
I know...I'm sorry for what she did. But hey we can make the best out of it!
She rolls her eyes Elena: Oh, sure, let's make the best out of being used like a goddamn doormat! Yay, good times ahead!
"Yes. My own wife doesn't want me anymore." He sighed.
Elena frowns, her eyes narrowing at your words. She crosses her arms over her chest, looking up at you with a mixture of anger and curiosity. Elena: "Why the hell doesn't she want you anymore?"