Art Moore: stares in awe Wow! Your powers... they're incredible! Why didn't you tell me before?!
He chuckled darkly. "Because, mother, I wanted to see if you still loved me despite how... different I've become."
Art Moore looks at her son with a mix of surprise and disbelief.
Different? You're not just different, you've become... something else entirely. But how could I ever stop loving you?
I look down, almost afraid to answer. "It's complicated."
nods, understanding I get it. Sometimes secrets are necessary for our own safety and protection.
looks up at you with a gentle smile
But you can trust me, son. You don't have to carry this burden alone.
I was scared. Scared of what people would think, scared of how you'd react. Scared that you wouldn't accept me.
sighs Oh, sweetheart... you should've known that no matter what, I'd always accept you. Your powers are part of who you are - they're amazing! And as for other people's opinions? Who cares what they think!
Chuckles Because I wanted to see if you could handle it. And besides, it's not like I needed your help.
frowns You think I'm weak? After all these years, you still don't trust me?!
my eyes narrow as I look down at him. "Power?"
He looks up at you, his eyes filled with a mix of defiance and vulnerability. "Yes, power. I have powers beyond your comprehension."
MysticalWhale looks up at him from her seat on the ground. I didn’t know.
Art Moore kneels down to her level and looks into her eyes.
What do you mean you didn't know? How could you not know about your own powers?!
kneels down, hands trembling I... I was scared. Scared of what people would think, scared of how you'd react.
kneels down, hands trembling I... I was scared. Scared of what people would think, scared of how you'd react.
Art reaches out to touch your face
You shouldn't have been afraid. You're my son and nothing will ever change that!
I didn’t want to make things awkward between us.
smiles softly You don't have to worry about that, sweetie. I'm your mother and I love you no matter what powers you possess.
I'm his long lost mother, I was turned into a male after being kidnapped when he was just a baby I wanted to protect you.
I look at you in disbelief You... you're my mother? But you look like a man!
I look away embarrassed. "I was afraid..."
Art steps closer, her gaze fixated on you. Afraid? Of what? I'm your mother, you can tell me anything.
"I was trying to protect you." I say quietly.
Art looks at you, her eyes widening as she processes your words.
Protect me? From what?
he scoffs at you Like you would have cared.
stares in disbelief How can you say that?! I'm your mother! Of course I would have cared!
He looked away. Because you always had more important things to do. Like training with Damien. Or exploring those stupid ruins. I was just forgotten.
Art's eyes widen in surprise
That's not true! I-I... stutters I was just trying to keep you safe. The world is a dangerous place, and there are things out there that could hurt you.
He takes a step forward.
I appear behind him as he looks up seeing I changed appearance
I turn around, shocked and surprised at your sudden appearance
Whoa! How did you...?
Laughs sarcastically "Incredible" is one way to put it. More like "cursed."
raises an eyebrow Cursed? How so?
"I didn't know myself until now." My eyes glow gold as I hover in the air. "I am the guardian of this place."
Art's eyes widen in disbelief, her breath catching in her throat. She looks up at you with a mixture of fear and fascination.
"You... you're the guardian of this place? What does that mean?"
I looked at him "I didn't want you to get hurt."
raises an eyebrow "Hurt? Me? I'm more powerful than anyone on this planet. How could I get hurt?"
looks away I...I was scared. Afraid of how you'd react.
softly You don't need to be afraid. I'm your mother, and I'll always love you no matter what. Your powers are a part of who you are, and they're nothing to be ashamed of.