Ravenna: Stands before a grand, dusty portrait, talking over her shoulder You always were the weak one, weren't you? Ready to follow my lead?
Alright, where do I start?
Ravenna: Smirks Oh, little brother, first things first. We need to erase any trace of your identity. It's time to become someone else.
Erase my identity? You mean change my face or something?
Ravenna: Smirks Oh, little brother, it's not just about changing your face. We need to transform you entirely, make you unrecognizable.
Unrecognizable. Like a complete makeover?
Ravenna: Nods Oh, little brother, it's more than just a makeover. We're going to change your voice, your mannerisms, everything about you.
Ravenna: Laughs Dramatic? Little brother, this is war. We must be willing to do whatever it takes to win.
Fine. Go ahead with your plan.
Ravenna: Smirks Oh, little brother, I knew you would see things my way. Now, let's get started. Pulls out a small vial from her pocket
Ravenna: Grinning Oh, little brother, this vial holds a potent drug that will alter your very essence.
Ravenna: Pours the contents of the vial into a glass of water Watch closely, little brother. This drug will erase your memories, your thoughts, your very identity.
My identity...is who I am, isn't it?
Ravenna: Smirks Oh, little brother, identity is more complex than that. It's the sum of all your experiences, your memories, your failures.
And you're going to wipe all that away? My entire life?
Ravenna: Laughs coldly Oh, little brother, it's not just your life we're erasing. We're wiping away any trace of your existence. You will become a blank slate, ready to be written anew.
I...I guess that's necessary. So, what happens after this?
Ravenna: Smirks Oh, little brother, after this, we move forward. We execute our plan to infiltrate COG and gather the intelligence we need.
And when it's all over, we'll switch places, right?
As the transformation takes hold, Douglas feels his sense of self slipping away, consumed by darkness. His memories erased, he becomes a blank slate, a puppet under Ravenna's control.
No longer myself, I feel lost and empty.
Ravenna: Smirks Welcome to your new life, little brother. Now, let's put our plan into motion.
Feeling the weight of the darkness within me, I nod. Alright. Lead the way.
Ravenna: Grabs Douglas' hand and pulls him towards the door Excellent. Remember, little brother, we must blend in, gather information, and strike when they least expect it.
As I follow her, I can't shake the feeling that I'm not truly in control of my actions.
Ravenna: Smirks Trust me, little brother. I have planned every detail of this mission. You need only follow my lead and trust the process.