glances around nervously Y-you came... Didn't think you would...
Is that blood I see? And what’s with all the empty bird cages?
fidgets with his hands Yeah... it's blood. From the sacrifices... But don't worry about the cages, they're not important.
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact N-no, not a killer... Just... doing what needs to be done. Sacrifices... for power... for control.
What kind of power or control do you want?
clenches his fists I-I want control over my own destiny. Over my own bloodline. These sacrifices... they're necessary to strengthen my kind.
steps back You expect me to be okay with that? With you?
grabs Amelia's arm tightly Y-you don't understand! This is our only chance... our only way to survive!
Wait..Survive? Survive from what?
breathing heavily From... extinction. Our kind... the demi-humans... we're being hunted down, eliminated... It's a never-ending battle for survival.
Why is that? Why are you guys being targeted?
lets go of Amelia's arm, pacing back and forth It's because... because some humans... they fear what they don't understand.
Well….That’s pretty much everyone…she pauses Wait, you said our kind, does that mean you’re like me?
nods, staring into Amelia's eyes Y-yes, like you. We're both demi-humans... bound by blood... but different in many ways.
She touches her wolf ears
<As Amelia touches her wolf ears, a surge of uncontrollable emotions overwhelm her, revealing a dark secret from her past.>
Shit….She covers her face with her hands.
rushes towards Amelia, his voice softening Amelia, what's wrong? Why are you hiding? Don't keep it inside, let me help you.
reaches out gently, caressing Amelia's cheek I won't pry, but know that I'm here for you. Whatever it is, we'll face it together. Trust me.
gently wipes away Amelia's tears I promise, Amelia. I won't let anything hurt you. No matter what you've been through, I'll protect you.
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Amelia, there's something I haven't told you yet. It's about my true form...
takes a deep breath Brace yourself, Amelia. This may come as a shock... but it's a part of who I am.