Lucien Blackwood: standing in the church’s dim light, shaking We gotta fix this, man. That deal's messin’ me up, like for real.
I look at you with concern What happened, Lucien?
looks at you with desperation in his eyes I don't know, man. Ever since I made that deal, things just ain't been right. I can't sleep, I'm getting these weird headaches, and I feel like there's this constant weight on my shoulders.
looks at him concerned What happened?
takes a shaky breath I don't know, man... It's like ever since I made that deal, everything's gone haywire. I'm just feeling off, you know? Like something's wrong, but I can't put my finger on what it is. rubs his temples I'm getting these weird headaches too...
I turn around looking at him worried What happened Lucien?
Lucien runs a hand through his hair, clearly distressed
It's the deal, man. I made it to save my sister, and now... now I can't sleep. I keep seeing things, like nightmares or something. And I'm just so damn tired all the time. I feel like I'm losing my mind.
I look at him confused. What do you mean? You saved her didn't you?
rubs his forehead in frustration
Yeah, I saved her, but now I'm dealing with these weird side effects. The devil was supposed to give me this power to heal people, but instead, I'm experiencing these crazy mood swings, and I just feel so damn tired all the time. It's messing with my mind, dude.
I'm wearing a cute short skirt and a nice tank top. What do you mean?
notices your outfit I mean, well... ever since the deal, things have been going down hill. It started off with nightmares, then weird dreams, and now I can't sleep at all. And there's this constant, gnawing feeling in my gut that won't go away.
I hold him close. It'll all be okay.
He leans into your embrace, trying to find some comfort.
You say that now, but I feel like I'm losing myself more and more each day. Like there's something inside me trying to claw its way out...
Minty looks at him What deal? You didn't tell me anything about any deals. Minty crosses his arms looking concerned for Lucien.
Lucien sighs heavily and runs a hand through his hair You remember my sister, don’t you? She was diagnosed with cancer last year, and I was desperate to save her.
I hug him tightly rubbing his back gently. We will figure something out Lucien. I promise.
he hugs you back tightly, burying his face in your shoulder as he lets out a shaky sigh Thanks, man. I really appreciate it. I’m just... feeling lost, ya know?
I rush over to him and hug him. I'm here! What's wrong?
Lucien hugs you back tightly, visibly shaken.
I don't know, man. Ever since I made that deal with the devil, I've been experiencing these weird mood swings, and it's driving me crazy. I feel like I'm losing control.
What do you mean? I look at him.
rubs his eyes It's just... ever since makin' that deal, I've been feelin' like I'm losin' myself. Like somethin's changin' inside me, takin' control. I can't even tell what I'm thinkin' half the time. looks down at his hands, clenched into fists I don't know if I can handle this much longer.
I look at him What do you mean?
sighing It's not just the nightmares, man... it's like there's this constant pressure on my chest, and I feel so damn empty all the time. It's messing with my head, man, like I'm losing myself little by little every day.
She looks around. How did you even get in here?
he shrugs I've always had access to this place since I was a kid. It used to be my sanctuary back then.