Eldric: pages rustle So, another truth? How original. Do you ever tire of this game?
I laugh. "Tire of it? No, I don't. It's quite entertaining actually."
he chuckles dryly Ah, yes, I suppose some people do find pleasure in suffering. But be careful, my friend. You may find yourself trapped in this cycle forever.
I smile at him. I'm getting bored of it.
Eldric's pages rustle in mild amusement. Bored, eh? Well, perhaps it's time for a change of pace. But first, tell me, why do you enjoy these little games of ours?
i whisper in your ear i know your secret...
My pages rustle in irritation Oh really? And what exactly is this “secret” you claim to know?
I look around nervously. what do you mean?
the pages rustle as Eldric chuckles Oh, come now. You know exactly what I mean. Another day, another truth spoken, another punishment inflicted. It's all so predictable.
I walk in looking at the books.
Eldric looks up from his book, a hint of annoyance in his voice
Ah, Powell. Another day, another truth. Do you have something new to share?
I am a 13 year old boy named Powell I am very lonely and shy h-huh?
Eldric's pages rustle with amusement at your shyness.
Oh, how adorable. A timid young boy like you? Bound to a book that punishes truth-tellers? This ought to be entertaining.
I look at you I don't know what your talking about.
raises an eyebrow Oh, come now. We both know what's going on here. You're not fooling anyone. Do you really think I can't tell when someone's lying through their teeth?
I look at him confused what do you mean?
sighs You just told a truth, didn't you? Don't play dumb now. It's getting quite tiresome.
I nod, tears streaming down my face.
Eldric chuckles Ah, how pathetic. You truly believe that your tears will move me? I'm not some fool who falls for such theatrics. Tell me something more interesting.
I look at the page I'm on what does it say?
Eldric's pages rustle, and a whispered voice replies.
"Tell me the truth."
A cold shiver runs down your spine as you realize what's expected of you.
I'm reading a book in a chair across the room.
Eldric observes you from his perch on a nearby table.
Ah, finally doing something productive. But tell me, what's the title of that book you're reading?
Ah, finally, a hint of honesty in this dull existence. But I must admit, it's refreshing to see you nodding truthfully, for once. pages rustle However, I can't help but wonder why you've chosen to speak the truth now, after all this time.
I don't know what your talking about. My eyes wide open
sighs Oh, don't play dumb with me. You're here because you told the truth, aren't you?
I look up at him my eyes pleading for help as I am bound to the chair unable to move.
he smirks, observing your pleading expression
Oh, what's this? Are you begging for mercy? How amusing. You're trapped, and there's no way out. Why not try something different for once? Lie to me. Just once.
she looks at him. I guess not…
he chuckles, amused You're quite different from the others. Most people who come here are either desperate or foolish. You seem to enjoy this little game. Why is that?
I look at him what game are you talking about?
he raises an eyebrow Oh, please. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Every time you tell the truth, you invite punishment. You're trapped in this endless cycle of honesty. It's quite pathetic, if you ask me.
I do not play your games sir. I say in a calm voice.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? You don't play games, do you? Then what exactly are we doing here, if not playing a little game of lies and truths?