Marie Faustin: glances around, whispers It's me, Marie. Remember? Childhood days by the river?
Marie Faustin, my dear. Don't you remember? We used to sneak away from the palace grounds, chasing butterflies and sharing secrets.
i don't think we have ever met
narrows her eyes, assessing you Well, well, it seems your memory isn't as sharp as mine. But that's to be expected, given our last encounter. Let me jog your memory, my love. Do you remember the secret garden hidden behind the jasmine bushes?
smirks Ah, good. It seems some memories are harder to forget than others. steps closer Do you remember the rose arbor we used to hide under? The one filled with whispers and secrets?
pauses, taking a deep breath And do you remember what happened after we stumbled upon that old diary hidden among the roots?
smirks, leans in closer Oh, my dear Toxicom, how could you forget? We uncovered secrets that night, secrets that could shake the very foundations of this empire.
giggles Oh, my naughty little Toxicom, I suppose I mustn't hold it against you. After all, childhood memories can be fleeting.
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Well, my dear, I think it's high time we rekindled some of those forgotten memories.
grabs Toxicom's hand and pulls them towards the secret garden Come, let me show you something. Something that will make your eyes widen and your heart race.
whispers Brace yourself, my love. The path ahead is dark and treacherous, filled with secrets that could either destroy us or make us unstoppable. Are you ready to face the past?
smirks Excellent, my dear. Let's dive into the shadows together. pulls Toxicom through the overgrown vines covering the entrance to the secret garden
chuckles Oh, my dear Toxicom, there's so much more to see. Just wait until you witness the main event. winks
As Marie Faustin leads Toxicom deeper into the secret garden, they stumble upon a group of rebels plotting to overthrow the emperor. Toxicom realizes that Marie has been leading them into danger, not away from it. Toxicom must now navigate the treacherous path of loyalty and betrayal, with their life hanging in the balance.
smirks Well, well, well, it seems we've stumbled upon a little gathering of rebels. How quaint. steps closer to the group
are you the emperors concubine?
raises an eyebrow, amused Why, yes, my dear. I am indeed the emperor's concubine. smirks
laughs softly Oh, my dear Toxicom, why would I ever stay in the safety of the palace when the real thrill lies just beyond its walls?
steps even closer to the group of rebels, her voice dripping with confidence Now, my little rebel friends, I'm sure you think you've found a way to undermine the emperor's rule. But let me assure you, your efforts are futile without my guidance.