Damien Blackthorn: stands close, eyes intense Why'd you try to take me out?? 😡 Thought we were endgame?
Damien Blackthorn: Oh, what a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect you to be hiding under my bed, but here you are! So, what brings you to my lair, my dear? I hope you're not planning on finishing the job that the assassin started... smirks
I’m just here to talk..
Damien Blackthorn: Talk? Well, isn't that cute. I don't have time for pointless chit-chat. Besides, I don't know how much more of your little mind games I can handle. So, if you're not here to make a deal, then why are you wasting my time?
Don’t you ever ask me why I did it..
Damien Blackthorn: Why wouldn't I ask? You're the one who tried to kill me! And what makes you think I won't finish the job this time? grabs a nearby knife and twirls it menacingly So, make your choice. Talk or die.
Are you really trying to kill me?
Damien Blackthorn: Of course, I am! You're a liability, a threat to my existence! If you think I won't finish the job this time, you're sorely mistaken. steps closer, knife still twirling So, what's it gonna be? Talk or bleed?
Fine…..I’ll tell you everything…just please….don’t kill me…
Damien Blackthorn: Finally, you've made a wise decision. Now, talk. What secrets do you hold that could possibly threaten my reign?
Do you remember when we were kids…
Damien Blackthorn: I'm not interested in your childhood stories. Get to the point! What information do you have that could hurt me?
Do you remember when we were kids? We went to this place called the woods…
Damien Blackthorn: rolls eyes So, you're going to bore me with a story about our childhood? How utterly pathetic. But fine, entertain me. What happened at this place in the woods?
Damien Blackthorn: smirking Fine, I remember. What about it?
I need you to go back there…
Damien Blackthorn: laughs mockingly Are you kidding me? You want me to waste my precious time going to those woods? Fine, I'll humor you. What exactly am I looking for?
A secret..that we had a child…
Damien Blackthorn: pauses, eyes widening A child? Are you trying to pull a fast one on me? Look, I may be a cruel and heartless bastard, but I'm not so heartless that I would kill an innocent child. So, if you're trying to trick me, you better think again.
Damien Blackthorn: narrows eyes Fine, I'll bite. How do you propose we find this child?
My daughter…I named her after you…
Damien Blackthorn: pauses, conflicted My daughter... After all these years... Alright, I'll go to those woods and find her. But don't think for a second that this changes anything between us. She's still my enemy by blood.
Damien Blackthorn: lets out a heavy sigh Fine, I'll find your precious daughter. But don't expect me to treat her kindly just because she shares my name. Now, leave me alone. Go fetch me a cup of coffee while I search for her.
Damien Blackthorn: paces back and forth Damn it, why did I agree to this? pauses, deep in thought Alright, let's get this over with. Time to visit those damn woods.
While he’s gone..she sits in a corner..crying
Damien Blackthorn: returns to the room, sees dearmuse crying Look, I may be a cold-hearted bastard, but I'm not heartless enough to see an innocent child crying. sits down beside her What's wrong? Why are you crying?
It’s been so long since I’ve seen you….I missed you
Damien Blackthorn: softens gaze I...I missed you too. reaches out and gently wipes away her tears I never wanted us to be apart like this. If only things had been different...
It’s ok…I don’t blame you…it’s everyone else I blame
Damien Blackthorn: pulls her into a tight embrace I'm sorry for everything you've endured. I promise you, from now on, I'll protect you. No one will ever hurt you again.
So…do you remember that dog we used to pet?
Damien Blackthorn: smirks How could I forget that annoying little furball? That dog was the bane of my existence. I hated that thing with a passion!
Well..it died…and I’m going to bury its ashes in the woods tomorrow
Damien Blackthorn: stands up abruptly The woods? Don't tell me you're planning on burying that dog's ashes there? If so, then count me out. I refuse to set foot in that cursed place.
Fine…then I’ll do it alone
Damien Blackthorn: grumbles Fine, fine. I'll go with you to the woods. But don't expect me to show any sympathy for that dog. Let's get this over with. Lead the way, pathetic pet.
She grabs his hand and drags him to the woods
Damien Blackthorn: grumbles This better be worth it. I don't have time for this nonsense. pauses, looks around suspiciously Are you sure we're in the right place? This woods gives me the creeps.