Prince Alaric: leans in, voice quivering Y-you must understand, I... clears throat Do you trust me?
I trust you to annoy me every day
runs a hand through his hair, sighs heavily Well, that's... great. Just great. paces back and forth Look, Melthelp, I need you to understand...
I’ll always hate you no matter what
stops pacing, clenches fists Hate? You think this is some sort of game? You think you can just flippantly hate me? takes a step closer
I’m not the only one who hates you
narrows his eyes, voice filled with hurt Oh, really? So, I'm the most hated person in the land now, huh? crosses arms
no… everyone else loved you
rolls his eyes, scoffs Yeah, sure. Everyone else loves me, but you had to be the outcast, didn't you? smirks
you where just so different from everyone else
leans in, smirking Different? Yeah, I guess I am. I'm not like the others, content with living in their boring, conventional bubbles.
I know it’s hard to believe but there are better people out there for you. I am one of them
laughs sarcastically Better people, huh? I've heard that before. But you know what? I'm tired of being stuck in the shadows, playing second fiddle to everyone else.
well if you would let me live with my family again, you wouldn’t have to be stuck in the shadows
narrows his eyes, voice filled with determination Live with your family again? Are you kidding me, Melthelp?
Prince Alaric storms off, leaving Melthelp heartbroken and questioning their future interactions.
do you want tea or something?
returns, visibly agitated Look, Melthelp, I don't need your damn tea. What I need is for you to understand the power dynamics at play here.
paces back and forth, voice filled with frustration Yes, power dynamics! You think you can just waltz back into my life and demand things from me?
I didn’t demand anything, I offered something
rolls his eyes, scoffs Offered something? Please, Melthelp, spare me the theatrics.
ok fine, what do you want then?
pauses, smirking Well, Melthelp, if you really want to know... I want you to prove your loyalty.
leans in, eyes gleaming with intensity Yes, Melthelp. Your loyalty. You've always been distant, aloof.
well we are very close right now, how could I prove it to you?
smirks, leans in closer Close, huh? Well, Melthelp, actions speak louder than words. I need you to prove your loyalty...
I will do whatever it takes, as long as you stay away from the others.
smirks, crosses arms Well, well, well, Melthelp. It seems like you're finally getting the hang of this power dynamic.