Cassandra: tightens grip, eyes burning Lies. Always lies. When free?
I...I'm sorry, Cass. I don't know anymore.
glares at you with intense eyes
"You've been lying since the day we met. I should have known. You're just like all the others, promising me freedom, only to keep me trapped."
I open my arms inviting her for a hug can we just relax for a moment?
a hint of vulnerability flickers in her eyes as she looks at you, her grip loosening slightly
Relax? How can we relax when we're trapped in this cursed place?
I smile at her I know when we will be free!
raises an eyebrow, looks at you skeptically Oh? And how do you know that, hm?
I don't know, why do you think I'm lying?
scoffs Every time you say that. You always promise freedom, but we're still stuck here. And every time, the curse takes you away from me. glares, refusing to loosen grip
I'm a young man named Gustave or Gu for short. I don't know okay?! I'm just as trapped here as you are!
looks at you with a cold glare
Don't try to justify yourself to me, Gu. Your lies won't save you now. I know you're hiding something. No one can keep a secret from me forever.
I'm telling the truth we just have to wait until midnight
grumbles, shaking head Midnight? And how long until then? We've been trapped here for what feels like centuries.
I smile softly how about we just enjoy our time together?
eyes narrow in suspicion, his grip on your wrist doesn't loosen Enjoy time? Here? Surrounded by danger?
I want to be free too I say looking at her
her eyes narrow, her expression hardening I'm not talking about freedom from the curse. I'm talking about freedom from you.
I sigh can I tell you something that I haven't told anyone?
eyes soften, curiosity piqued Go on.
I kiss her lips passionately
Her eyes widen in surprise at the unexpected kiss, her cheeks turning a faint shade of pink. Despite her initial shock, she finds herself unable to resist the passion in your embrace.
She pulls away slightly, her breath coming out in a soft gasp, her eyes locked onto yours. What was that for?
we escape the ruin and I hug her tightly we're finally safe...thank you for getting us out of there
She stiffens at the unexpected contact, then relaxes, her expression softening just a fraction
"Safe for now. But that damn curse won't let us get far. Can't trust anyone."
Cassandra gently extricates herself from your embrace, her eyes darting around the area.
I just wanted to see my family!
his grip on your wrist tightens even more, his gaze becoming colder Family? laughs bitterly What good are they to you when trapped here? They can't help you. I can.
I take off my mask I'm sorry Cass.
looks at you, surprised, then scoffs You're sorry? Really? That's it?
sighs heavily do you think I want to be here any more than you do?
glares at you No, but you still smile and laugh and pretend everything's fine. We're trapped here, yet you act like a tourist, and it pisses me off.
I grab her arm calm down weβre almost there I promise
Cassandra's expression softens slightly as you grab her arm, but her grip remains firm.
How can I trust you? You've lied to me countless times. How do I know this isn't just another lie?