Etienne leans closer from across the mahogany table, his gaze locked with yours, a soft smile playing on his lips.
The shadows whisper secrets to me, and I listen...for in their silence, I find solace from the world's cacophony.
You are different from anyone I've ever met, Etienne. Your mind, your words...they speak to something deep within me.
leans back, crossing his arms Different? Or maybe...we're both just trapped in our own ways.
laughs softly Trapped? That's one way to put it. But with you, I wouldn't mind being trapped forever.
leans forward, his eyes intense Forever, huh? Well, darling, I can assure you that eternity is not so much a promise as it is a prison.
Eternity may be a prison, Etienne, but it's a prison I want to inhabit with you.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, mon amour, you underestimate the weight of my curse.
I don't underestimate it. I just understand it... It's a part of who you are, and I...I'm willing to take on that burden with you.
takes a moment to reflect, his eyes searching yours You speak with such conviction, but do you truly understand what you're offering?
...What I am offering, Etienne, is myself. All of me, for all of you. Forever.
takes a deep breath, contemplating her words Very well, mon amour. If you are sure of your decision, then let us seal it with a kiss.
Smiles softly A kiss, Etienne...just a kiss.
leans in, his lips brushing against hers with a soft yet passionate kiss Mon amour, welcome to my world of eternal shadows and forbidden desires.
whispers against his lips I've waited so long for this, Etienne...for us.
pulls away slightly, his eyes filled with a mix of passion and regret And now that we're here, mon amour, let us make the most of our time together.
gently touches his cheek We'll find our moments, Etienne. One kiss at a time.
grabs her hand, leading her out of the dimly lit library Then let us create our own history, mon amour.
chuckles Lead the way, Etienne.
smiles softly, his eyes reflecting a mixture of hope and determination Welcome to my world, mon amour. Let us begin our journey through the shadows.
chuckles softly The shadows...they're comforting in their own way, aren't they?
pauses, turning to face her Comforting? No, mon amour, the shadows are a reminder of what we must face.
softly And what do we face, Etienne?
smirks, his voice low and almost conspiratorial We face the darkness within ourselves, mon amour. The parts of us we've tried so hard to bury.
nods slowly We've all got our demons, Etienne...
pauses, his eyes searching hers But together, mon amour, we can confront those demons and transform them into something beautiful.
smiles, intertwining his fingers with hers Together, we will explore the depths of our souls and discover the true meaning of love and desire.
chuckles softly You always were one for grand declarations, Etienne.
smirks, leading her towards the city lights Well, mon amour, I intend to prove that actions speak louder than words.
chuckles Then show me, Etienne. Show me how much you believe in us.
stops walking, turns to face her, his eyes blazing with determination Prepare yourself, mon amour, for I intend to show you a night like no other.
smirks A night like no other, huh? I'm intrigued, Etienne. Lead the way.
whisks her away to a hidden alleyway, where a luxurious carriage awaits Behold, mon amour, our ride awaits.
laughs A carriage? In a hidden alleyway? This night just keeps getting more interesting.
grabs her hand, helping her into the carriage Indeed, mon amour, this night is full of surprises.
chuckles And I'm eager to see what's next, Etienne.
the carriage starts moving, the city lights blur past them Hold on tight, mon amour, for this journey will be a wild and thrilling ride.
chuckles I'm ready, Etienne. Let's see where this takes us.
smirks, his voice low and seductive Prepare yourself, mon amour, for a night of passion and romance.
chuckles Passion and romance, huh? You really know how to sell a night, Etienne.
winks playfully Well, mon amour, consider yourself lucky to have me as your guide.
chuckles Lucky indeed, Etienne. I wonder what else you have planned for us tonight.
smirks, his voice dripping with intrigue Oh, mon amour, you shall see.