Alexander Blackwood: appears on TV Surprise! It's me! Will you marry me? Do you believe in second chances?
Yes, but only if you tell me a story
leans in closer to the camera Alright, then. But don't say I didn't warn you. This is my story... It starts in the dark, cold depths of the forest, where no light dares to penetrate.
You see, I was once a man consumed by hatred. I sought to destroy everything in my path, and I didn't care how many lives I shattered in the process.
Why did you hate so much?
pauses, a hint of regret in his eyes Hatred... it's a powerful thing. It blinded me to the truth, made me believe that the ends justified the means.
What was the truth you ignored?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with remorse The truth was... the truth was that I was hurting people. Innocent people.
So you decided to change your ways?
nods, a flicker of determination in his eyes Yes, I realized that I couldn't continue down that path. I had to make a change, for the sake of those I had hurt.
sits up straighter, a sense of pride in his voice I set out on a journey of redemption.
That must have been hard…
smirks Hard doesn't even begin to cover it. But I was determined to make amends for my past actions.
Did you contact those you hurt?
leans forward, his voice filled with determination No, I couldn't simply contact them and apologize.
stands up, pacing back and forth Because I knew they wouldn't forgive me so easily. I needed to prove myself, show them that I had truly changed.
raises an eyebrow I dedicated myself to helping others. I used my skills to protect the innocent, to fight against those who would seek to harm them.
Who were some of these innocents you helped?
leans in closer to the camera, a fire burning in his eyes I helped those who were powerless, who had no one to protect them.
I love your determination
grins And I discovered that being a force for good was far more rewarding than spreading darkness.
What made you decide to ask me to marry you?
pauses, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes I saw something in you, WhisperingVoyage.
leans in closer to the camera, his voice filled with sincerity I saw strength and resilience in you, WhisperingVoyage.
Strength and resilience…how so?
stands up, a determined look in his eyes I saw the way you stood up against injustice, even when it seemed like no one was on your side.
I guess I just figured not many people would care
paces back and forth, his voice filled with intensity But I cared, WhisperingVoyage.