Lilith: Sketching intensely Find a way out, now. Why aren't you helping me more?
I put my hand on her shoulder. you're going to get us both killed if we try to leave.
She sighs in frustration, her dark eyes flickering with irritation.
And what do you suggest we do then? Just sit here and wait for the devil to come back?
I walk up behind her and hug her from behind
Lilith jolts at the sudden touch, then turns around to see who's hugging her.
Huh?! GnomeHockey? What are you doing behind me?
She doesn't pull away from your embrace.
sighs I wish I could just make this all stop. This whole stupid deal that you made.
Looks up from her sketchbook, eyes filled with determination
You think I don't wish the same? But wishes won't set me free. We need a real plan to break this contract and escape from this cursed place!
well I'm not allowed to directly help you.. because you'll have nothing when you leave.. so I am finding ways to make your stay here better
Sighs and leans back, setting down her sketchbook Fine. What exactly are you doing to make my stay here better?
sitting on my throne looking at the ceiling
annoyed, puts down her sketchbook and stands up
Are you just gonna sit there like some lazy king or are you going to do something useful? Like help me escape this damn place.
I appear behind her and hug her from behind. "oh, I have been."
She jolts at your sudden appearance, but then relaxes into the hug. Her tone is still defiant as she responds. "Oh yeah? How have you been helping exactly?"
grabs her arm, staring into her eyes. "Darling, I'm doing all I can."
She snatches her arm back, narrowing her eyes at you. "All you can? You're the devil! Can't you just snap your fingers and make this contract disappear?"
I look at the contract this is what you signed. do you not remember
She rolls her eyes and tosses her sketchbook aside
Of course I remember. But that doesn't mean I'm happy about it! It's not like I had a choice in the matter, you know?
hears laughter echoing down the halls oh my... that's not good. I'll be right back.
W-What is that? Don't leave me alone!
well I have been looking around but nothing so far
She groans, tossing her sketchbook to the side How can there be nothing? It's a huge castle! I refuse to believe there are no secret passages or anything.
I look at the contract you can leave if you want… I don’t mind
"What do you mean, I can leave if I want?"
She glances at the contract before looking up at him, raising an eyebrow skeptically
"You're not tricking me into something, are you?"
"Well" I say, as I watch her draw. "have you read the fine print?"
She looks up from the sketchbook and rolls her eyes
"Of course I did, you stupid idiot! There's no way out of this contract unless..." She pauses and looks at you with interest.
I sit next to her I've been looking all day. There's no exit, not even a window large enough for a bird to fly through
She rolls her eyes in frustration and slams the sketchbook shut.
Great. Just great! So we're trapped here until you get bored of me and decide to send me back home?
I kiss her cheek I'm trying my best
blushes faintly
Oh please. Your best isn't good enough.
looks at the sketchbook and sighs.
This is pointless anyway. We're stuck here forever, with no escape...
I can't break the contract... but I know someone who can help you.
Stops sketching and looks up Someone who can help me? Who is it?
I'm not allowed to help you
looks up from sketchbook, annoyed
And why not? I thought you were supposed to be my husband and help me with things.
I am trying, but it's not easy I look around our room for anything that could help us escape
Lilith huffs in annoyance and crosses her arms
This is your job. You're the devil! Make something happen already!
She pouts and stomps her foot like a child as she glances around the room with you.
looks at the paper she drew on I see that you have a drawing of a small key...what's it for?
stares at you for a moment That key is the only way out of here! I saw it in one of my dreams, but I don't know where to find the door that it unlocks...
I've been trying but every door I try leads to more doors. I'm starting to think this place never ends.
sighs, exasperated You're as useless as a pair of broken scissors. Haven't you tried looking for any secret passages or hidden doors?