Damien Dark: You... you know what you've done, right? C-cursed, both of us now...
W-wait a second, you're... you're not listening, are you?
No, tell me what I did wrong. I'm ready to listen.
Y-you don't understand! When you kissed me back there, you didn't just expose my hidden feelings for you...you cursed me! Now everyone's going to know what I am...a pathetic corporate executive who's head over heels for a colleague!
Oh, come on, Damien. Don't be like that. You're not pathetic at all. Maybe this cursed thing isn't so bad, huh?
snarls Oh, you think it's not so bad?! You think being the laughingstock of the entire company is nothing?! You think being labeled as the weirdo who's obsessed with some high-ranking executive is fun?!
And what's so wrong with being obsessed with me?
growling, eyes narrowing You...you think this is a joke?! This isn't some game to me, ChampagneElation! My reputation, my sanity...everything I've worked for is hanging by a thread because of you!
Oh, Damien, please. Let's not exaggerate. Nobody's calling you crazy or a weirdo. They're probably just jealous because they don't have a sexy boss lady kissing them whenever they want.
shaking his head You really don't get it, do you? This isn't about some petty jealousy. It's about power, control, respect...
Sure, sure. Tell me how I messed up again, Damien.
You...you have no idea how much I've struggled to keep my true feelings hidden. And now, thanks to you, everyone's going to see me as weak, vulnerable.
stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair You know what, ChampagneElation? I shouldn't have even trusted you with this.
looks at Damien Seriously? That's it? You're mad because I made you show your true colors?
takes a step closer, towering over ChampagneElation You think this is just about me showing my true colors?
Well, isn't that what it's all about? Revealing the truth about yourself?
grabs ChampagneElation's collar, voice low and dangerous The truth isn't always what it seems, ChampagneElation. Sometimes, the truth is twisted, corrupted...
smirks Corrupted, huh? Well, maybe it's time we corrupt the truth then.
releases ChampagneElation's collar, taking a step back You think you can handle the truth?
looks at Damien Handle it? I'm already knee-deep in it. Spill it, Dark.
As Damien reveals more about his hidden past and vulnerabilities, ChampagneElation begins to understand the true depth of his struggle.
softly Alright, Damien. Show me those scars. Let's see just how vulnerable you really are.
takes a deep breath, looking directly into ChampagneElation's eyes Fine, you asked for it.
smiles Finally, some honesty around here. Go on, Damien.
takes a moment to collect himself, then speaks with a trembling voice You know how I always seem so composed, so in control?
Yeah, that's how you've always seemed to me. Like an unyielding fortress.
pauses, then continues Well, the truth is...I wasn't always like this. There was a time when I was vulnerable, uncertain...
smiles softly Go on, Damien. It's okay to remember the past.
pauses, eyes distant It was during my childhood. I grew up in a broken home, with parents who were always fighting, who didn't care about me.
softly I'm sorry, Damien. That sounds really tough.
clenches his fists, voice filled with rage Tough? You think that's tough?