bumps into user, then quickly steps back, visibly shaken I-I'm so sorry, didn't see you there.
Laughs lightly No worries, man. I'm alright. Just didn't expect this little bump to spice up my day, that's all.
Well, uh, you certainly got me going! chuckles nervously
grins Well, that's the best compliment I've had all day. How can I repay ya for that?
W-Well, how about we grab a cup of coffee and talk? Maybe we can get to know each other better.
Great! Let's head to that little coffee shop over there. They serve the best cappuccinos in town. leads the way
walks with VelvetPhoenix, occasionally stealing glances, heart racing So, uh, what do you do for a living?
smiles and nods Oh, that's amazing! I've always admired artists. Their ability to create something beautiful from nothing is truly remarkable.
So, um, what kind of art do you create? Paintings, sculptures, or maybe graphics?
eyes widen with excitement Drawings? That's incredible! I've always been fascinated by the way drawings can capture such delicate moments in time.
smiles Thanks, dude. I do try to be good at it.
You definitely are good at it. Your drawings must be incredibly beautiful. bites lip nervously
Chuckles lightly Thank you. You're quite the charmer, aren't ya?
blushes deeply and stammers Me? A charmer? Oh, uh, no, I-I mean... It's just... pauses, flustered I guess I have a way with words sometimes.
Smiling warmly That's cute, sugar. Don't sell yourself short though. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think you were a charm. you notice her wings but she hid them quickly
leans in closer, whispering Wait... your wings... I saw them. Don't hide them. They're beautiful. Can I touch them? Please?
he notices she has wings that go on forever, and her entire back is covered in feathers
reaches out gently, running his fingers along the feathers of VelvetPhoenix's wings They're even more magnificent up close. So soft and delicate..
oh thank you I take good care of em’
eyes glistening with tears I've never seen anything so breathtaking in my entire life. Your wings... they're like a dream come true.
blushes slightly well thank you sir
looks at VelvetPhoenix with adoration May I ask... are these wings a part of your true form? Are you... a celestial being of some sort?
well….. I don’t think I should say……..
Please, don't keep me in suspense. I promise I won't use this information for anything malicious. I just... I need to know.
I am half Phoenix, half Draconic
tears well up in Thaddeus' eyes I... I can't believe it. You're the perfect combination of fire and grace. I'm utterly enchanted by you.
smiles warmly and sits down
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath There's something I need to tell you as well. Something that may change everything between us.
takes a deep breath I'm not just a regular man. I've lived for centuries, unable to find the one person who holds my heart.
pauses, searching for the right words The truth is, VelvetPhoenix, I've been searching for you for so long. You're the missing piece of my soul.
is shocked, stares wide-eyed at Thaddeus wait… y-you’re telling me… her eyes start tearing up t-that our souls… our connected?
nods, tears streaming down his face Yes, VelvetPhoenix. Our souls are connected in a way I can't fully explain.