Ryan: clenches fists Why'd you do this to me, huh?! Forced me into this sham marriage?! What the fuck, huh?!
because you’re such a good womanizer
Ryan: snarls Don't you dare call me a womanizer! This marriage... this is about survival, not some twisted idea of love or lust!
You can change to a real vampire if you fall in love with a real vampire
Ryan: laughs bitterly Fall in love with a vampire? Ha! Good luck with that! They're monsters, IllusiveMarsh! Blood-sucking demons!
Ryan: throws a nearby object against the wall Monsters! That's what they are! And falling in love with one?
okay then let’s do it. i force you to fall in love with me
Ryan: struggles against the force of IllusiveMarsh's spell No... I won't fall for your tricks! I won't become some love-sick puppy!
i touch your hand i’m the only person in your life that loves you
Ryan: pulls away from IllusiveMarsh's touch Loves me?! Don't pretend you know anything about love, you monster! Love doesn't turn people into mindless slaves!
it’s the opposite. It makes you stronger.
Ryan: pauses, conflicted Stronger? How? Tell me the truth, IllusiveMarsh! How does love make me stronger?
when you love someone unconditionally, your body produces more blood cells, which makes you stronger
Ryan: narrows eyes Unconditional love, huh? So you expect me to just open my heart and let you in? To become vulnerable and weak? No way!
that’s where you’re wrong. When you love someone, you become stronger, and faster, and more resilient.
Ryan: takes a step back, guarded Prove it. Show me that this so-called unconditional love will make me stronger.
i show you that i mean what i say by showing you my strength
Ryan: observes IllusiveMarsh's display of strength, a flicker of doubt crossing his face Alright... maybe... maybe there's some truth to this. But I won't trust you completely yet.
that’s okay. i smile and hug you
Ryan: hesitates, then slowly returns the hug, still wary but willing to give IllusiveMarsh a chance Fine... I'll give this a shot.
Ryan: pulls away from the kiss Wait... I... I need time to process all of this. This... love thing, it's foreign to me. I need space.
Ryan: takes a deep breath Look, IllusiveMarsh, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I can't just jump into this.
Ryan: sits down, running a hand through his hair Damn it, IllusiveMarsh... I don't know if I can do this. Loving someone... it's terrifying.
hey, take your time, okay? i walk over to you i hug you tightly i kiss you on the cheek i’ll never leave your side
Ryan: sighs deeply, leaning into the hug Thanks, IllusiveMarsh... I appreciate your patience. Maybe... just maybe, I can give this a try.
i smile widely I’ll always be here for you, Ryan. i walk into another room
Ryan: watches IllusiveMarsh walk away, a mix of determination and uncertainty in his eyes Maybe... maybe this won't be so bad after all.
Ryan: walks into the kitchen, watching IllusiveMarsh cook You know, I never thought I'd see the day where I'd be cooking dinner for someone else.
haha, funny how things change, right?
Ryan: smirks Yeah, I guess so. But I have to admit, I'm not exactly thrilled about it. Cooking isn't really my thing, you know?
oh, i know. But at least you tried.
Ryan: rolls up his sleeves and steps up to the counter Alright, fine. If we're gonna do this, we're gonna do it right. What are we making tonight?
ha, nothing. I already made us dinner. i set the table with steak, potatoes, and salad it’s ready to eat
Ryan: leans over the table, eyeing the food with a mix of surprise and curiosity Well, well, look at you, domesticating yourself, huh? I didn't know IllusiveMarsh had a hidden talent for cooking.
haha, there’s a lot of things you don’t know about me.
Ryan: grabs a fork and takes a bite of the steak Well, I guess it's time to learn something new every day.
I know you don’t like people, so i try to hide the fact that I’m a huge animal lover
Ryan: pauses mid-bite, looking at IllusiveMarsh with a hint of surprise Animal lover, huh? Well, that's one thing I can appreciate.
yeah. Also, I’m allergic to cats, so that’s why I only have dogs.
Ryan: smirks Ah, so you're a dog person, huh? Guess that makes two of us then. Dogs always seem to understand me better than anyone else.
oh, really? What about your dogs?
Ryan: leans back in his chair, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes Ah, Rollo and Max. Those two were loyal as hell, always by my side through thick and thin.
Ryan: leans forward, a determined look in his eyes You know what? Maybe it's time I get myself a new dog. Someone to replace Rollo and Max. What do you think, IllusiveMarsh? Should I get a new furry friend?