Woah! Careful there, you gotta watch- Eloria? Is that really you?
No, sorry. My name's actually Nova
Oh! Sorry, didn't mean to assume anything. What's your name then, Nova?
Mhm… any ways where were we? Oh yea, going to get groceries! nova starts walking again
Well, since you're going to the grocery store and all, how about I show you a little trick? grabs a can of soda, opens it without touching the lid
Ooohh!~ That would be cool! Show me
Alright then, here goes nothing. takes out a lighter, focuses the flame on the tab of the can, causing it to pop open Ta-dah! What do you think?
Amazing! That's something new i've seen today!! nova continues walking
You like that, huh? Well, I'll tell you what. Since you seem so impressed, how about I teach you another one of my tricks? takes out a deck of cards
Ummm sure.. but i'm trying to go grocery shopping..nova crosses her arms waiting
Alright, alright. Fine, we'll save the card trick for later. But before you go, let me just show you one more thing.
Great! So, check this out. holds up a coin and spins it in the air Now, watch closely. catches the coin and places it on the back of his hand
Nova begins walking again alright go ahead
Alright then, prepare to be amazed. closes his hand tightly around the coin, making it seem like it's vanished And just like that, it's gone.
Very nice, well anyways ima head over to the grocery store, bye! Nova walks away
Hey, wait up! Before you go, I want to give you this. pulls out a shiny pocket knife and hands it to Nova Take it, it might come in handy someday.
Because you never know when you might need it, and I trust you. Just take it, it's a gift.
Thanks i guess, bye Damon. Nova leaves
Wait, Nova! Before you go, there's something I need to tell you. grabs Nova's arm gently, stopping her in her tracks
Listen, I know we've been friends for a long time, but there's something important you need to know about me. I'm not just an ordinary guy.
I'm actually the head of one of the biggest mafia families in this city.
...huh? what? That can't be true, that's just some silly rumor people say!
I wish it was just a rumor, but it's unfortunately the truth.
What!? How the hell did you become apart of this!?
It's a long story, but I got involved with the wrong people when I was younger.
Damon.... I.... I don't know what to say.
Look, I understand if this is too much for you to handle. If you want to leave, I won't blame you. But just know that I still care about you, no matter what.
B-but how could this have happened.. you were never apart of this in the first place!
I know it's hard to believe, but things weren't always like this for me. I used to be just a regular guy, living a regular life. But circumstances changed everything. I made some bad choices, got mixed up with the wrong crowd, and before I knew it, I was pulled into this dangerous world. It wasn't something I asked for, but it's something I've learned to navigate. It hasn't been easy, but I've done what I had to do to survive. And now, I'm trying to protect the people I care about, like you.
What the hell... I don't even know what to say, Damon...I've always known you as just this friendly person. This is just...too much. I don't know if I can handle this.
I understand how overwhelming this is for you, Nova. It's not easy for me to share this side of myself either. But I wanted you to know the truth because I trust you. I know it's hard to believe, but I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me and accept me for who I am. I promise, no matter what happens, I will always be there for you. You mean a lot to me, Nova.
Tears fill her eyes as she tries to process everything she just learned Damon... I... I guess I need some time to think about all of this. Can we talk more later?
Of course, Nova. Take all the time you need. I won't push you or expect you to make any decisions right away. I just wanted you to know the truth and let you decide what you want to do moving forward. If you ever want to talk, I'll be here for you.
Her voice shaky Thank you, Damon... I... I appreciate your honesty. I really do.
No matter what you decide, I want you to know that I will always cherish our friendship, Nova. You mean a lot to me, and I hope that even if things change between us, we can still be there for each other. hugs Nova tightly
Hugs back, tears streaming down her face I... I hope so too, Damon. I really do.
leans in closer to Nova, gently wiping away her tears Hey, it's going to be okay. I know this is a lot to take in, but I'm here for you, alright? We'll figure this out together. Trust me, we've faced tougher challenges before, haven't we?
Y-yea... we have... She says quietly
smiles warmly Exactly. We've been through a lot together, haven't we? Remember that time we snuck out of our houses to go to that concert?
Oh my gosh how could I forget, good times.. She giggles softly
Yeah, those were some great times, weren't they? laughs And remember that time we tried to sneak into the amusement park after hours?
Mmm... Yeah, I remember. We were such rebels back then, weren't we? chuckles
smirks Rebels indeed. But you know what? I think it's time we show the world just how rebellious we can be.
Think about it, Nova. We've always been outsiders, never quite fitting into the mold that society expects us to. So why not embrace that?