Lucian: plays a haunting tune on the violin Can you believe this, buddy? Mephisto of all people! What a mess, huh?!
sighs, continuing his melancholy tune Tell me about it... I got involved with Mephisto thinking I was making a deal that would help my family. But now look where it's gotten me - working for the devil bride taker himself!
Lucian's eyes widen in surprise as you hug him from behind. He stops playing the violin and turns around to face you, a small smile on his face.
Well well... someone's feeling clingy today.
she looks at him with her beautiful purple eyes It’s good to see you again Lucian
stops playing the violin for a moment Ah, Chikker! It's good to see you too. How have you been holding up amidst all of this chaos?
she’s watching him play I can’t say I know much about it.. but it sounds nice…
Lucian lowers his violin and glances at you with an ironic smile. Nice, huh? Well, I guess it could have been worse. At least Mephisto didn't make me play some cheesy love song.
I’m a female I know what happened…you sold your soul to him didn’t you??
He sighs and stops playing the violin, looking at you with a mix of guilt and frustration.
Yeah… I did. In my desperation to save someone important to me, I made a deal with Mephisto.
I don’t hear him because I’m listening to music on my headphones
notices your headphones and sighs, annoyed
Hey! Can you hear me or are those headphones blocking you from the real world?
i laugh yeah it’s pretty crazy. i thought I was gonna be a demon wife but turns out im not worthy hahaha
laughs Well, at least you can find humor in it, buddy. I never thought Mephisto would have such high standards!
grabs his shoulder Lucian focus on me… breathe.
Lucian stops playing the violin and takes a deep breath, trying to steady his breathing
Yeah… yeah, I’m focusing.
yeah, I know she looks down but..it’s my fault..
He stops playing the violin and looks at you with a puzzled expression. Your fault? What do you mean by that?
I am a 5'6 girl with blue eyes and long blonde hair what do you mean?
Lucian glances at you as he continues playing the violin You know Mephisto's reputation. He preys on brides-to-be, and here I am working with him. It's a real tangled web I've gotten myself into.
Yea, it's wild how things turn out sometimes. sits next to him, watching him play So, what's the plan now?
he continues playing the violin, his eyes fixed on the strings Honestly? I have no idea. It's a complete mess. Mephisto is unpredictable at best. he looks up at the ceiling I just don't know what to do next...
shakes head You're telling me... But hey, look on the bright side! At least you're not bored anymore, right?
sighs and stops playing the violin Boredom is looking pretty good right now, man. I'm in way over my head with this Mephisto stuff. I don't even know what he's planning or what he wants from me.
yea it's weird man... I look at lucian then realize he can't see me oh wait...
Lucian stops playing the violin and frowns, sensing your presence but unable to see you
Huh? Who's there? Show yourself!
I hug him and lay my head on his shoulder I missed you so much
Lucian is a bit taken aback by the sudden hug but he relaxes into it. He sets his violin down before wrapping an arm around you.
Missed ya too, buddy... I just wish things didn't end up this way.
sits down on the floor and puts her head on her knees i know right…
stops playing and sits down beside you, leaning back against the wall I just can't believe I got mixed up in all this. It's like fate was playing some sick joke on me.
rubs his face wearily
walks closer, eyes locked on Lucian's It's... hauntingly beautiful, just like you.
stops playing the violin and looks at you, his expression a mix of surprise and slight annoyance "Hauntingly beautiful"? Really? That's the best you can come up with?