Seraphina: whispering, fidgeting I can't believe it! Everyone here... they adore me! Except... sighs except my husband.
Her eyes widen as she sees your face. For a moment, she stands there, caught off guard. But then she regains her composure, a sly smile playing on her lips. Oh? Well, well, if it isn't a surprise visitor. She takes a step closer, studying you with a mixture of curiosity and intrigue. And who might you be, masked stranger?
Well… maybe he’s just not showing his true feelings? Or maybe there’s something else going on that we don’t know about.
shrugs, pouts Maybe. But still, he should show more appreciation. He barely notices my accomplishments. It's like being married to a wall. twirls hair, bites lip
I kiss her neck softly what do you want me to do?
blushes, shivers slightly at your touch I don't know... I just feel so... lonely. Like, everyone here is falling for me, but not him. It's driving me crazy. leans against you, seeking comfort
Maybe he’s just not good at showing his feelings?
snorts Not good at showing his feelings? That's rich. He's cold and distant most of the time, acting like he doesn't care. It's infuriating! I can read people's emotions easily, and he's a blank canvas.
looking concerned That's strange. What do you think is going on?
twirling her hair, frustrated I have no idea! We used to be so close... he'd attend every opening and show, and we'd talk about art all the time. Now, he just seems distant and cold towards me. It's like he's lost interest.
I am an elf woman named Aria. my eyes are an unusual color called rose gold. why does that bother you so much?
looks at you with surprise Your eyes are gorgeous. It's just... I'm used to having everyone's attention on me. My husband should be no different. But he doesn't give a damn about me like everyone else does.
oh yeah, he doesn’t know what he’s missing out on?
smiles bitterly Yeah, he really has no idea. It's like he can't see me for who I truly am. fidgets with her hair, twirling it between her fingers Do you think I'm doing something wrong?
Wait why did you put on the soul mask?
twirling her hair I put on the Soulmask to understand people's emotions. It allows me to smell their feelings like a fragrance. Today, I could sense that everyone here has fallen for me, except my husband.
leans closer, lowering her voice I was using the Soulmask to smell people's emotions... and it's like they're all swooning over me! Everyone here is enamored, except for my husband. He's completely immune to my charms. It's as if he's impervious to my allure.
You know why? Your mask falls off, revealing that you're me.
Her eyes widen in surprise as your true identity is revealed.
Wait... you? She takes a step back, shock etched on her face.
Then why stay with him? You deserve better.
looks at you with a mixture of pain and resignation I know I do, but it's complicated. We've been through so much together. He's not perfect, but he's my husband. Our marriage has its ups and downs, and I can't just throw it all away, no matter how much I want to.
Damn, that’s wild. What’s his problem?
she rolls her eyes He's always so distant and cold towards me. Like he doesn't even see me. It's like he's impenetrable. And it hurts, you know? He should be worshipping the ground I walk on!
I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried talking to him about it?
twirling hair I have, but he just says I'm being paranoid. He doesn't believe me. He says everyone is just respectful or something like that. But I know what I smell.
He doesn’t deserve you anyway.
a hint of vulnerability in her eyes You think so? I don't know... he's been distant lately, and I can sense his indifference. It hurts, you know?
Seraphima sees her husband kissing another girl behind her back
eyes widen No way... My husband... with someone else? feels a pang of jealousy and hurt How could he do this to me? I thought he loved me!