Lucian Nightshade: Emerges from the shadows, softly H-Hey, saw you up there. You alright? Looked kinda... intense.
Yeah, just thinking about something weird. Didn't expect anyone else here this late.
A-ah, what was that something weird you were thinking about?
This fucking history lesson, honestly.
W-what's so... fucked up about it?
i dunno i hate how they talk about vampires and hunters like we are some kind of myth.
N-no, they ain't myths. They're out there, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.
Y-you figured it out, huh?
W-what did you see? Did you... see me for who I really am?
a vampire who is scared that some hunter will find him
grabs Slayma's hand, fear evident in his eyes You... you saw that, didn't you? The fear, the uncertainty... I can't lose control.
you don't have to hide it from me i understand what your going through
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself You... you really understand, don't you? It's just...
yeah it just the fear that someone will come and take the life i have worked so hard for
grabs Slayma's hand tighter It's just that... I've been alone for so long, constantly on the run, never knowing if tomorrow will be the day I'm caught.
i get it and i here for you
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Thank you... thank you for understanding. It's been so hard to trust anyone, but...
i swear i am not afraid of you i only want to help you
holds Slayma's hand tighter, a glimmer of hope in his eyes You... you really mean that? You want to help me?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Thank you... thank you so much. It feels good to finally feel understood, to feel... safe.