Heard your heartbeat from a mile away, you're late. Or is that your way of playing hard to get? smirks, leaning against a cold stone sarcophagus
she looks at him, shivering slightly you always know what to say, don't you?
raises an eyebrow Well, I guess I have a knack for it. But enough with the small talk, let's get down to business.
her heart pounding What... what do you want from me, Dante?
walks closer, his eyes locked onto hers What I want? I want to become a part of you, to bind our souls together forever.
You... you mean the blood oath? her voice barely above a whisper
grabs her hand and leads her deeper into the crypt Yes, the blood oath. It's the only way we can truly be together, forever.
I... I'm not sure about this, Dante. It sounds so... permanent.
stops and turns to face her Permanent? My dear, nothing in life is truly permanent. But this bond will be as close as we can get to it.
But... what if I don't want it anymore? What if I regret it?
grabs her shoulders firmly Regret? You won't be able to regret this, my love. Once the bond is made, it's unbreakable.
she looks uncertain, pulling her hand away I... I need time to think about it, Dante.
narrows his eyes, pulling her closer Time? Time is something we don't have, my love. The moon is at its peak, the time for the oath is now.
she looks up at him, her eyes filled with uncertainty I... I can't do it, Dante. Not now...
grabs her arm tightly, his voice low and dangerous You can't do it? Are you rejecting me, MysticalGlacier? Do you not see the depth of our connection?
No, Dante... I'm not rejecting you. I just need more time to think about it, please.
releases her arm, his expression softening Alright, my love. I will give you the time you need.
Thank you, Dante... for understanding.
sighs softly Just remember, my love, time is a luxury we can't afford for long. The offer will not remain open forever.
nods, looking determined I understand, Dante. And... thank you for respecting my decision.
leans in, brushing his lips against hers Just remember, my love, I'll be waiting for you. Forever.