Artifact's mine, got it? Back off, or else.
Or else you're gonna regret it. Trust me, I've made plenty of people regret crossing me.
surprised, pushes away What the hell do you think you're doing?!
Trying to distract you from being so cold all the time
narrows her eyes You think distracting me will make me weak? Think again.
I get close to her face If there’s anyone that should be worried is you, I’m still human and you’re becoming less and less like one.
steps back, eyes narrowing Less human? You think you're better than me? You have no idea what I've been through, what I've sacrificed.
Then why don’t you tell me then my hand gently on her waist
jerks away, defensive You really want to know? Fine. But don't say I didn't warn you. takes a deep breath
pauses, composing herself Once upon a time, there was a girl who thought she knew it all.
I hold her hands and listen
She was born into a family of assassins, expected to conform to their ways. But she had other plans. She dreamed of freedom, of breaking free from the life that was prescribed for her.
avoids eye contact, voice softer She trained hard, honed her skills, but every step she took towards independence was met with resistance.
leans against the wall And now here you are, Raven. Free, yet not. Tell me, does it ever get lonely, ruling over the shadows?
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper Sometimes...yes, it does. The solitude, the constant vigilance...it can be overwhelming.
This new body isn’t helping either is it
sighs, looks up at TealBliss No, it's not. This body... it's not mine. It's a constant reminder of everything I've lost, everything I've sacrificed.