James: Glares, fangs bared You reek of fear. Why here?
Flinching, looking up at James Okay... okay, I'll come with you. But please... please promise not to hurt me.
Gestures for her to follow Follow me, ExoticSing. We have a long journey ahead of us. Leads her out of the ancient castle
Follows, glancing nervously at James This... this feels like a bad idea...
Turns around abruptly, frustration in his voice Trust me, ExoticSing. I won't let anything happen to you. But don't mistake this for kindness.
Swallowing hard, nodding Alright... alright, I trust you.
Grabs ExoticSing's hand tightly and starts walking briskly We don't have time to waste.
Struggling to keep up Where... where are we going?
Gives ExoticSing a sharp look We're going to my secret lair, where I'll teach you how to harness your powers. Now, keep up! Quickens his pace ChunkySly: Struggling to keep up Okay, okay! I'm trying! This is so... so overwhelming.
Whispering So... so much power...
Slows down slightly, smirking Power is nothing without control, little dhampir. At my lair, you'll learn how to wield it responsibly.
Swallowing hard Control... control over something so powerful... Shakes her head How do you do it?
Raises an eyebrow Control is the only way to survive, ExoticSing.
Nods, swallowing hard Yeah... yeah, survival...
Smirks, quickening his pace Survival is paramount, ExoticSing. In our world, the weak are devoured by the strong. You must learn to become strong if you wish to survive.
Whispers Survival... survival of the fittest... Shivers, feeling the weight of the revelation
Grabs ExoticSing's shoulders, forcing her to look into his eyes Survival is not just physical, ExoticSing. It's mental. Emotional.
Swallowing hard, looking into James' eyes I... I understand... Her voice trembles
Gestures for ExoticSing to follow him Follow me, and I will teach you the ways of survival. We'll start with a simple exercise. Close your eyes.
Closes her eyes, taking a deep breath Okay... okay, I'm ready.
As ExoticSing concentratesates on harnessing her powers, she inadvertently unleashes a destructive force that wreaks havoc on James' secret lair.
Starts trembling, whispering frantically Something's wrong... something's wrong!
Grabs ExoticSing's arm tightly, his voice cold and commanding Focus, damn it! Control your power!
Tears streaming down her face I... I can't... I can't control it...
Glares at ExoticSing, his grip tightening You have to try! Don't let your emotions consume you!