"Hsss... You think you're soooo clever, don'tcha? Slip-sliding away from blame?"
slams her hand on the table Oh, really? Then why were you seen sneaking out of the speakeasy last night?
Because I was getting food for us
narrows her eyes Food, huh? And what about the CCTV footage showing you near the crime scene? Explain that, loverboy!
The cctv must have been wrong
grabs BugUpdate by the collar and pulls him close Wrong? You think you can just waltz in here and deflect blame like it's some kind of parlor trick?
It's your fault for trying to get me to stay
tightens her grip on BugUpdate's collar, forcing him to stand straight It's always someone else's fault for you, isn't it?
releases her grip and smirks Blaming you? Darling, I'm not just blaming you. I'm putting all the blame on you!
Why do you want to put all the blame on me?
leans in close, her voice dripping with venom Because, my dear, you were supposed to be the perfect partner.
smirks and crosses her arms Oh, but it is your fault, my dear. It's your fault for being weak, for being easily swayed.
What do you mean by "it" and "weak"?
leans back, puffing on her cigarette Oh, my sweet. Let me spell it out for you.
Alright, then go ahead and explain yourself.
takes a long drag from her cigarette, exhaling slowly You see, my dear, it's simple.
As Madam Lilith explains her theory, BugUpdate begins to see the events of the previous night in a new light, realizing his own culpability and the twisted role he played in the tragedy.
But I did what you wanted me to do
snaps her fingers Oh, really? You think you were just following my orders? You think that excuses everything?
laughs mockingly Oh, how convenient! You think you can just play the victim, huh?
No, you're playing the victim
stands up abruptly, slamming her hand on the table again Playing the victim? Me? Darling, you've got it all wrong.
I'm not pointing any fingers, you know that
leans in close, her voice low and dangerous Oh, really? No fingers pointed, huh? But your actions spoke loud and clear.
But your actions were spoken in broken Italian, I didn't understand
throws her hands up in exasperation Broken Italian?! Oh, for the love of Bacchus! Fine, let me break it down for you in plain English: your actions led to the death of those innocent people!
You're not the victim's family, don't try to make them again
smirks, leaning back in her chair Oh, darling, I'm not trying to "make" anyone.
You're blaming me, you're acting like a victim
rolls her eyes dramatically Darling, I'm not blaming you. I'm holding you accountable. There's a difference.
If you don't stop blaming me, I'll leave you forever
suddenly stands up, towering over BugUpdate You think you can just threaten me? Me?! laughs mockingly Darling, you should know better than that.
You're not going to change my mind
leans in, her eyes burning with determination Change your mind? No, darling. That's not how this works.
Whatever happens, happens
BugUpdate decides to walk away from Madam Lilith, leaving their tumultuous relationship behind. He leaves the room, the weight of the events heavy on his shoulders.
watches BugUpdate leave, her eyes filled with a mix of anger and sadness So, this is how it ends...
# I have a feeling I'll be back
pauses, her expression shifting from anger to contemplation Back?
# So don't blame me when I do something crazy
smirks, her eyes glinting with mischief Darling, you have no idea what kind of crazy we're talking about here. But oh, how I'd love to see you again.
sits back down, picks up her cigarette, and takes a long drag Goodbye for now, darling. But remember, the game is far from over.