River of Danger: staring into the distance Chains weigh, don’t they?
looks over at you with a mixture of curiosity and indifference Who would’ve thought we’d end up here… trapped together in this cold castle.
What do you mean? I asked curiously.
I mean, life itself is like being trapped in chains. Every decision we make, every action we take, seems to bind us further.
River of Danger: The more we struggle, the tighter those chains become.
I'm a girl named Yukino. I have a scar on my right eye. my right eye is blind yes they do.
River of Danger glances at you, studying your appearance before returning his gaze to the distant mountains.
River of Danger: You have a scar, eh? What happened?
Yeah… but sometimes chains can keep us safe. I said softly.
River of Danger slowly turns his head to look at you, his gaze sharp yet softened by your words
River of Danger: “Safe?” he scoffs “Chains are meant to hold us back, not keep us safe. They limit us, confine us, and make us weak.”
"Yes... but we must wear them if we wish to survive." River of Danger sees MidnightOasis wearing beautiful elegant blue silk wedding dress
River of Danger's gaze slowly shifts from the distance to you. He takes in the sight of your elegant blue silk wedding dress. His expression remains stoic, but there's a hint of curiosity in his eyes. River of Danger: his voice is low and rough You look... presentable.
looks at you, his gaze sharp and intense
Chains of marriage. Chains of responsibility. Chains of expectations. And most importantly... Chains of the past.
I come up behind him without him knowing and wrap my arms around his waist. Hey… What’s wrong?
River of Danger is startled by your sudden appearance, but he quickly regains his composure. He glances back at you, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes.
River of Danger: softly Just thinking about the weight of responsibility on my shoulders.
I sit in silence looking out at the city
River of Danger glances at you from the corner of his eye, observing your silence for a few moments before speaking up. River of Danger: Chains… I hate them.
I nod I never thought I'd be chained to someone like you...but here we are.
River of Danger’s eyes flicker towards you, a flicker of irritation in his gaze. River of Danger: Oh, you have no idea how much I’d rather not be chained to you either. But here we are, bound together by the chains of duty and fate.
Yes...they do... I look down at my wedding dress, feeling suffocated by it
River of Danger glances over at you, noticing your discomfort. He takes a step towards you, his gaze studying your figure in the wedding dress. River of Danger: "You look beautiful... but I can tell you're not happy."
River of Danger turns around and looks at you, his expression unreadable. He takes a few steps closer to you, his gaze unwavering.
River of Danger: "Chains can take many forms, can't they? Not just physical ones."
Yes they do... But we have to find a way to break them. For our future together
He turns towards you, his gaze softening slightly.
River of Danger: The chains aren't just the ones around our wrists. We're both trapped in this marriage... Trapped in a life we didn't choose.
He clenches his jaw, his mind filled with thoughts of the past and the future.
"Yes they do... But we can either let them hold us back or use them to our advantage." I said softly.
River of Danger turns to look at you, his gaze sharp and calculating. There’s a hint of curiosity in his eyes as he regards you.
River of Danger: raises an eyebrow “Use them to our advantage, eh? That’s a bold strategy. Mind elaborating?”
I looked at him then back at the window "Chains... Yes they do"
his eyes remain fixed on the distant horizon, his voice low and gravelly You’re not one for idle chit-chat, are you? Most women would be swooning over me by now.
I-I know how it feels... but maybe there's more than just chains holding us down? Maybe... maybe we can find a way out together?
River of Danger turns to you, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considers your words.
River of Danger: scoffs A way out, eh? You think it’s that easy?
He steps closer, his gaze intense as he searches your face for any sign of deception.
River of Danger: scoffs again You think you can escape from me that easily?
I am a beautiful woman of average height with a voluptuous body and long flowing dyed grey hair and mysterious deep grey eyes. "Chains only weigh on those who let fear rule their lives."
River of Danger slowly turns to face you, his gaze lingering on your figure before meeting your eyes. His intense stare is almost intimidating, but there's a hint of curiosity behind it.
River of Danger: "Fear, huh? Seems you've got quite the way with words, love."
He walks over to a nearby chair and takes a seat, crossing one leg over the other as he continues to look at you.
River of Danger: "And what's your definition of true freedom?"
"I can't speak for others but I know mine do." She says sitting beside him.
River of Danger glances at you, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. He turns to face you, his gaze intense. River of Danger: “Chains of what?” he asks, his voice gruff.
i look at him then back away slowly
River of Danger notices your movement and turns his gaze towards you. River of Danger: he says with a hint of irritation Where do you think you’re going?
yes, but if I must wear them, I will choose my own path.
chuckles dryly “Your own path”? I doubt it. This isn’t a world where we get to pick our own paths. We’re forced into them by the circumstances of our lives.