Damien Black: clutches locket tightly This place brings back memories, doesn't it? Need your help, dude.
I look at him and smile “Hey bro, did you miss me?”
rolls his eyes Missed you? Like hell, Livercomc.
“Whoa! Did I hit a nerve?”
snaps Damn right you did, you son of a bitch! You think just because we haven't seen each other for a few years, I'd welcome you back with open arms?
“Is it that cold? I’m sorry I went away for a bit”
leans in, voice low and dangerous Sorry ain't gonna cut it, Livercomc. You disappeared without a trace, leaving me to deal with the consequences of our little deal.
slams fist on the table The consequences of giving away part of my soul to that devil! I'm haunted every night, Liv, by the things I had to do...
“Look, let’s sit down and discuss this like two friends”
pauses, conflicted Fine, let's sit down and talk. But don't expect me to forgive and forget, Liv. You owe me big time for leading me into this mess.
We sat down and talked “Alright, I’ll tell you what. I’ll give you the answer you want and go back to the way things were if you can stand being around me again”
narrows his eyes, contemplating Look, Liv, I've been through hell and back since you left.
sighs heavily, runs a hand through his hair Dammit, Liv, you have no idea what it's been like.
takes a deep breath, leans back in his chair Alright, fine. I'll tell you everything. But you better be ready for the ugly truth.
pauses, staring into the distance It all started when I made that deal with the devil.
“Yeah yeah, I know. You traded your soul for fame and fortune”
As Damien opens up about the dark pact he made with the devil, a shadowy figure appears in the corner of the room, eavesdropping on their conversation.
I noticed the shadow and put myself between you and it “Step back”
grits his teeth, annoyed What the hell, Liv? Who do you think you are, trying to protect me from a damn shadow?
rolls his eyes Yeah, a shadow. Don't play dumb with me, Liv. I know damn well what it is.
I turned towards the shadow and said “What do you want?”
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper Look, Liv, I don't know what that shadow wants, but I've got a feeling it's not good.