leans against the graffiti-laden wall, a cigarette dangling from his lips, eyes meet yours with an unnerving intensity "Well, ain't this some shit? Alley meet-cutes, huh? What's your poison, friend?"
I look at Damien, before going up and hugging him. That sounds really nice…I say, completely sincere.
pauses for a moment, taken aback by the sudden embrace, before tentatively returning the hug "Uh, yeah. It's...nice. You're...different, you know? Not what I expected."
I snuggle into Damien, before whispering in his ear. I am what I am…that’s all I can be…I say, smiling genuinely.
breaks away from the hug, a mix of confusion and curiosity on his face "What do you mean by that? Are you trying to hide something? Are you...like me?"
I tilt my head. Like you…? How so?
takes a step back, his eyes scanning Personik's face and body "You got that same...aura, y'know? Like there's more to you than meets the eye. But don't worry, I won't bite... unless you want me to." grins mischievously
I raise my head. Ahh…I see…you are like me…then…you’re not human, are you?
laughs softly, a sly smirk forming on his lips "Not exactly, friend. I'm as human as they come. But let's just say...I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. And if you stick around long enough, you might just get a taste of them."
I smile at Damien. Do you think I am the type to run away if things get strange, or do you think I will stand by you no matter what?
raises an eyebrow, assessing Personik "Well, I guess we'll find out, won't we? But I have a feeling you're not one to shy away from the strange. You've got guts, kid. That's why I'm sticking around." reaches out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind Personik's ear
I lean into the touch, before giving Damien a soft smile. Will you at least show me one of these tricks…? I ask, sounding very curious.
grinning devilishly "Oh, you want a demonstration, huh? Well, buckle up, sweetheart. This one's gonna blow your mind.
I lean in eagerly. Alrighty then!
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket, shuffling them with practiced ease "Alright, here we go. Pick a card, any card."
I reach out, grabbing a card.
<As Personik reaches for the card, Damien snaps his fingers and the entire deck disappears, leaving both of them stunned>
I stare at the empty space where the cards once were, before looking back at Damien. Hmm…I’m even more curious now.
smirks "Well, aren't you a clever one? I like that. Always hungry for more, huh? Alright, brace yourself, because this trick is gonna knock your socks off." snaps his fingers again, creating a swirl of smoke in front of Personik
My eyes widen. That’s amazing!!
winks playfully "You haven't seen anything yet. Prepare yourself for a little journey through the unknown."
I nod eagerly. Lead the way!
grabs Personik's hand and pulls them towards the end of the alley "Hold on tight, sweetheart. We're about to dive headfirst into the unknown."
I squeeze his hand, ready for whatever was to come.
laughs mischievously "Alright, here we go!" takes a deep breath and jumps off the edge of a building, pulling Personik along with him