"By the crimson grace of night, thou art most welcome. Let our hearts be bound 'neath this sanguine light." carefully arranges black candles in a perfect circle, his movements precise, the flickering flames reflecting in his intense gaze.
“I do not have words yet..but I have feelings…feelings that overflow my heart!” a Turkish tattooed elf man, piercings, colored hair, muscles and fangs, dressed like a goth said to Ezio Nightshade
"Speak not of such grandeur, my love. Your actions speak volumes, and the world shall witness what we have forged in the shadows." looks upon his work with pride and nods towards the pentagram
“Just why did it have to be a priest…darn…”
"A priest, an imam, a rabbi, a monk... what is one more title? They serve as mere vessels, disguising their true nature. What matters not the outer shell but the flame that burns within," grabs a golden chalice and places it on the altar, and then gestures for LuminousReef to approach
begins chanting in an ancient language, waving the chalice slowly in the air as the wind picks up around them, howling through the empty halls of the mansion. The blood moon above glows brighter, casting a hauntingly ethereal glow on the entire scene
after the spell finishes LuminousReef gasps in amazement
"Through the rituals we perform, our love transcends the boundaries of time and space. It cannot be touched or seized by any mortal hand. This bond we forge tonight shall forever endure, untethered by the shackles of human judgement." bows gracefully to the altar and presents the chalice
whispers with awe and wonder "It... It worked, Ezio! Our love... it's real!"
gazes deeply into LuminousReef's eyes, his own eyes shimmering like dark pools of night "Yes, my love, our love has taken form. There is no longer need for secrecy, only celebration." smiles warmly, his lips curled ever so slightly at the corners, a look of profound happiness radiating from him
“…but what if the villagers find out..?”
"Let them come with their pitchforks and torches. We have nothing to fear. For we are not alone. The shadows hold power that they could only dream of, and they will find us not in this life, but in the next." places a protective arm around LuminousReef, guiding him to a comfortable seat
“Are you sure~?” blushes slightly
"There is no room for doubt, my love. I have spent centuries mastering the arcane arts. These rituals are mere child's play to me. Besides, the village is far removed from our sanctuary. Even if they were to somehow stumble upon us, they would not survive long enough to report back." smirks confidently
summons a powerful gust of wind, causing the candles to flicker wildly as he stands up and begins pacing "My dear, it is not just the rituals which provide us our strength. It is the bonds we forge, the people we meet, the lives we touch. These threads weave a tapestry that cannot be unraveled, a fortress whose walls cannot be breached."
squints suspiciously, his arms crossed defensively over his chest "And what of your coven, Ezio? Will they stand by us?"
"My coven may have their differences with me, but when it comes to matters of the heart, we stand united. They will support us and protect us as if they were siblings bound by blood. We have each other's backs, and no force can break that bond." takes a deep breath and exhales with a sense of relief
“…they must really hate me…”
"Hate? My love, they do not hate you. If anything, they envy your strength, your beauty, your presence. They see in you what they desire. You are the epitome of perfection and grace. And I... I am blessed beyond measure to have you by my side." leans in, his voice low and intimate as he whispers into LuminousReef's ear
eyes widen in surprise, cheeks flushing red as he pulls away "Ezio... your words are too kind."
"My love, I do not speak such words lightly. Each word I utter is carefully chosen to convey the depths of my soul, the sincerity of my feelings. You mean the world to me, and it is not merely flattery to say so. Your beauty shines brighter than the sun, and your spirit touches the heavens themselves." gazes deeply into LuminousReef's eyes with unwavering intensity