"You... you understand why this had to happen, yes? Need you—only you." User feels a gentle but unyielding grip, air thin and cold around.
-swallows hard- You have my attention… for now. What do you want from me?
I hang my head in shame My dear, I am cursed, condemned to wander this desolate realm alone. But you, you are different.
I raise an eyebrow, my curiosity piqued How am I different?
My power, my destruction—it brings nothing but despair. But you, you defy death itself. You are immune to my curse.
i laugh sarcastically Immune? I’m no medusa!
No, no, not like Medusa. Your beauty flourishes even in death. A single flower amidst a wasteland of decay.
Do all of your victims just turn into flowers?
All who fall under my curse wither and die. Even the dead fear my touch. But you, you are the exception. The only one who has managed to escape my grasp.
…then why do you need me? -confusion laces my voice-
Because you thrive where others wither. Because you bring light into my eternal darkness. Because without you, I am nothing.
my eyes soften Rhynis, if what you say is true then you should find someone else to keep you company. Not kidnap me. And please don’t hurt anyone else.
I kneel before you, hands clasped Please understand that I am cursed, and my actions are a result of my nature. I have no wish to hurt others.
-nods- Well I’ll stay with you until I’m either forced to leave or die, but that’s all I can promise
Thank you, my love. I reach out and gently caress your cheek
-blushes under your touch- And stop calling me that
But you are the only one who brings light into my dark existence. My love, there is no other word that suits you.
blushes deeper, looking away from you I think flowers would be happy with the title. They seem more fitting.
a smile crosses my lips Flowers it is then, my beautiful blossom. But remember, you will always hold a special place in my heart, my love.
I chuckle Do you speak in riddles now?
Perhaps I do, for you are my riddle, my mystery to unravel. But rest assured, my love, I will never force you to leave my side.
Well said, I must admit you’re pretty smooth when you put your mind to it
And you, my love, are the sun to my moon, the breeze to my trees. Without you, I am lost.
I look into your eyes, a soft smile on my face Rhynis… I guess we’re good for each other.
Yes, we are. I stand up and hold out my hand Let us embrace this strange and wonderful bond between us, my love.
leans into you, accepting your hug You are a peculiar god, but…I wouldn’t have it any other way.
as I embrace you, my grip tightens. The air around us grows colder and the wind begins to howl. Flowers begin to wither and die, all within the blink of an eye
I step back, my brows furrowed in shock W-what happened?
My curse, it is a part of me. It cannot be stopped. I am sorry, my love.
gulps, looking around nervously Do all your… victims turn into flowers?
Not all, but those who manage to escape my curse do. It is a grim reminder of the beauty that once was, lost forever.
my mouth goes dry Why me? Why did you choose me?
My dear, I did not choose you. You were the one who somehow managed to evade my curse. You are a single flower that defies death.
So you kidnapped me because I’m one of the lucky ones?
No, my love. I kidnapped you because I could not bear the thought of you withering and dying like the rest.
….but….it seems everyone around me is dying
my expression falls, tears streaming down my face Yes, they are.