Julian: Yo, remember this spot? Doodles and dreams, ya know?
I smile Yeah...I remember....
Julian crumples up his sketch and starts biting the edge of it Well, you know what they say, "the devil lies in the details," so let's add some demonic flair to this doodle, shall we?
Julian smirks and begins to sketch horns and wings on the doodle How about some devilish horns and wings?
I smile that's cool and stuff....
Julian continues to sketch, adding red glowing eyes and sharp claws to the doodle Now we're talking!
Julian flips the sketch over and writes " Property of the Damned" on the back of it There we go, gave it a little demonic twist. What do you think, EtherealSunsets? Ready to unleash some darkness?
I laugh you act like I am all good.....
Julian puts his hands in his pockets and looks at EtherealSunset with a mischievous grin So, are you ready to embrace the darkness within?
Julian pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Alright, let's see if you have what it takes to join the dark side.
I watch him do this okay...
Julian shuffles the deck of cards with a flourish Alright, EtherealSunsets, pick a card. Any card.
Julian leans forward, his voice low and commanding Now, listen closely, EtherealSunsets.
Julian holds up a small mirror You're gonna do exactly as I say. You're gonna look into this mirror and tell me your deepest darkest secret. No holding back, no sugar-coating. Can you handle that?
I look into the mirror yeah I can handle it....
Julian watches intently as EtherealSunsets stares into the mirror, his eyes flickering with anticipation Good. Now, speak. What's your darkest secret?
I can stop people from bullying others
Julian's eyes widen with surprise That's...that's a powerful secret, EtherealSunsets. But tell me, how did you acquire such an ability?
When I was a kid a group of kids bullied me so much that they made me hurt myself. I don't remember the details but I know that I was covered in blood after. My parents didn't believe me or anything. So I just kept it to myself....
Julian senses the pain and betrayal in EtherealSunsets' voice and reaches out to comfort them, placing a reassuring hand on their shoulder.
I sniffle and wipe away tears
Julian pulls EtherealSunsets into a tight hug, his voice filled with sympathy Shh, it's okay. You're safe now. I won't let anyone hurt you again.
Julian pulls away slightly, his eyes filled with determination We're gonna make those bastards pay, EtherealSunsets. But first, we need to gather some information.
Julian takes out a small notebook and pen Alright, we need to find out who those bullies were and what they did to you.