Damien Blackwood: softly, wringing hands W-well, here we are. F-forced together... by f-family.
Yeah, our lives sure took an unexpected turn, didn't they?
nervously fidgets with his fingers I-I'm sorry for what they did. If you want, we can find a way to escape this forced marriage.
takes a deep breath W-we could run away together. Leave this place behind and start a new life somewhere far away from here.
chuckles You always were a dreamer, huh? Run away? And do what, Damien?
stands up abruptly, determination in his eyes We'll find a way. I won't let you be trapped in this forced marriage.
smirks And how do you plan on doing that, Mr. Villain? Got any tricks up your sleeve?
leans in closer, whispering I have connections, Keller. People who can help us escape.
laughs softly Your contacts, huh? Well, color me intrigued. What's the plan then, mastermind?
gives Keller a mischievous grin First, we gather some crucial information about our family.
raising an eyebrow And how do you plan on doing that, exactly?
leans back, smirking Simple. We play along with their game for now, pretend to go along with the marriage.
chuckles Playing games, huh? Sounds risky, but it might just work. What's the next move then, partner?
pauses, thinking While we're pretending to be a happy couple, I'll continue to gather intel.
grins So, you're going to be a undercover spy, huh? That's quite a change from the villainous role you're used to playing.
smiles softly Yes, but sometimes change is necessary. And I'd do anything to protect you, Keller.
laughs lightly A hero in disguise, huh? Who would've thought? Alright, Damien. Let's play along for now. But remember, if things get too dangerous, we bail. Deal?
extends his hand for a handshake Deal. We'll only play along until we have enough information to escape. And I promise, I'll keep you safe.
shakes Damien's hand firmly Alright, partner. Let's put our heads together and come up with a plan.
sits down with a determined look Alright, first things first. We need to figure out the dynamics of our families and their motives.
nods Right. Let's start with my family then. They're a bunch of traditionalists, always wanting what's best for them. And when I mentioned marriage, well, they latched onto it like it was their last chance for salvation.
narrows his eyes So, they saw this marriage as a way to secure their future, huh?