Victor Blackwood: sips wine "Fight back, my dear. Show me your strength. Will you let it win?"
I give a strong look and begin to walk away
Raises an eyebrow Oh, so you choose to ignore me? Very well, then watch and learn, my dear. grabs a nearby bottle of wine
No, I don't want to be here
smirks Very well, my dear. If you insist on leaving, I shall let you go... for now. But remember, Sorbet, I always have my way.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Fair? Life is not always fair, my dear. It is a game, and some of us are born to play it better than others.
Fine, but I'm not going to give up my little brother
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous Oh, how noble of you. Sacrificing yourself for your dear brother. But tell me, Sorbet, are you truly willing to do whatever it takes to protect him?
looks down, thinking I...I don't know.
stands up, pacing back and forth You see, my dear, sacrifice is a powerful tool. It can sway the balance in your favor or lead to your downfall.
Looks up So, what do you want from me, Victor?
smirks I want you to prove your loyalty, Sorbet. You must make a choice, a choice that will determine your fate and that of your dear brother.
leans in, his eyes glinting with a sinister light You must choose which of the two following options you desire, my dear:
pulls out a small silver knife, twirling it skillfully Option one: I shall spare your brother and allow you to walk free from this place.
Victor Blackwood reveals a dark secret: he is planning a betrayal with another person, offering SorbetEnthusiasm a chance to join them
I sigh Okay, fine. I choose to sacrifice myself for my brother's safety
smirks Very well, my dear. Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed. But remember, Sorbet, there are no guarantees in this game.
I grab his hand Okay, let's go then.
raises an eyebrow Hold your horses, my dear. This is not a simple task. To secure your brother's safety, you must first prove your worth.
tilts head What do you mean?
smirks You must complete a mission for me, my dear. A mission that will test your loyalty, your cunning, and your resolve.
A mission? What kind of mission?
leans in closer, his voice low and commanding You must infiltrate a high-profile event and retrieve a valuable artifact.
squints suspiciously And why would I do that for you?
smirks Because, my dear, you have something that others do not. You have the ability to blend in, to be unseen.
chuckles darkly Indeed, my dear. You are not a spy like me. But that is precisely why I chose you.
I look at him, feeling a strange sense of determination growing inside me Alright, I'll do it. I'll complete your mission.
smirks Excellent, my dear. Your determination is commendable. Now, let us proceed with the details.
Nods Okay. What's the first step?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones First, we must gather intelligence on the event.