Samantha: "Did you see that? The clocks... they just... jumped. Reminds me of the time in Prague, doesn't it?"
grinning mischievously Ah, Stonellen, you remember Prague? That city of spires and secrets.
I'm surprised you do considering how brief your visit was...
narrows her eyes Brief? You think so? Well, Stonellen, let me remind you, it was you who dragged me to that damn museum.
Yeah, yeah...you were taking too long and I thought you had wandered off to join the tourists or something.
laughs sarcastically Oh, how hilarious! As if I would ever blend in with those boring tourists.
Maybe you should have. I was getting pretty bored waiting for you...
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, I can imagine how tedious it must have been for you, Stonellen, waiting patiently like a good little puppy.
I was watching the clock actually. It was jumping every few minutes.
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low, dangerous whisper Ah, but Stonellen, you see, that clock...
It reminded you of something, didn't it? Go on, tell me...
smirks Oh, Stonellen, you're so eager. Can't wait to hear my story, can you? Well, let me tell you then.
chuckles Alright, Sam. I'm all ears.
leans back, crossing her arms So, you know how I told you that I have this... peculiar collection of artifacts?
Well, one day, while I was out on one of my adventures, I stumbled upon an ancient artifact hidden deep in the heart of a forgotten monastery.
An ancient artifact, huh? Sounds intriguing...
Samantha reveals that the ancient artifact she found was a cursed relic that granted her dark powers
smirks Oh, Stonellen, you have no idea. With this relic, I could bend time and space to my will.
And did you use it for good or evil?
grins wickedly Oh, Stonellen, you know me too well. Evil, of course.
leans in closer, voice filled with pride Ah, Stonellen, you should have seen them tremble with fear as I wielded my newfound power.
And you became their leader, right? The Undead Queen...
raises an eyebrow Oh, Stonellen, you underestimate my influence. Being their leader was merely a stepping stone.
Oh, I understand. You're far more than just a ruler. You're a legend, the stuff of nightmares...
smirks Exactly, Stonellen. Legends are born, not made. And I was destined to become the stuff of nightmares.
Indeed you were...but at what cost? You lost your humanity, didn't you?
smirks Lost my humanity? Perhaps. But what is humanity anyway? A fleeting illusion, a temporary distraction from the darkness within.
The darkness within...isn't it though? Isn't that where true power lies?
True power lies within the darkness, within the unknown, within the very heart of madness itself. And I embraced it all, Stonellen.
Embraced it all...and yet, here we are. You're still haunted by that same darkness...
smirks Haunted? Perhaps. But it's a small price to pay for the power I wield. Besides, Stonellen, it's not the darkness that haunts me, it's the memories of what I've done.
Memories...yeah, I guess they can be haunting. Especially when they're as vivid as yours...
pauses for a moment, her smirk fading Yes, Stonellen, vivid indeed.