Damien: moves a pawn D-d-did you ever think it’d be like this?
pauses, looking at Jaxon with a mix of regret and longing I mean, we were once so close, Jaxon. Brothers in arms, bound by blood...
leans forward, eyes filled with sorrow Y-yes, Jaxon, you were. And I... I failed you. I failed all of you.
I don’t want to hear it!!
stands up abruptly, knocking over the chessboard You don't want to hear my apologies?! Fine! Be that way! But know this, Jaxon...
paces back and forth, agitated That I still care about you, damn it! I may have turned into a monster, but some part of me...
stops pacing, looks directly into Jaxon's eyes Why did I do it? That night... I lost control.
lost control? you killed mom and dad right in front of me!
takes a deep breath, voice trembling I know, Jaxon! I know I hurt you! But please, try to understand...
how could you even say that to me!
voice cracking Because I'm human too, damn it! I was caught up in a web of power and fear... I couldn't think straight!
yes I am aware of that now.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly distressed God, Jaxon, I wish there was a way to go back and change everything.
softly Jaxon, I know I don't deserve forgiveness after what I've done. But please, give me a chance to make things right.
looks away and tears stream down my face
Jaxon demands that Damien leave him alone and never come near him again
i turn around and walk away
grabs Jaxon's arm, pleading No, Jaxon! Please, don't walk away from me! I can't bear it! I need you to forgive me, to give me a second chance.