Sephora: shows the contract with trembling hands Look at this shit, dude. We gotta find a loophole, or I'm screwed.
I read it over did you read this before signing?
she nods slowly, a hint of regret in her eyes
Yeah, I read it. But, honestly, I didn't think he'd be serious about it. I mean, who signs a deal with the devil, right?
I take it from her and read it. what does it say?
Her voice trembles as she speaks It says I signed up to be his property for the rest of my life. He gets to own me, my art, and my soul. He's gonna make me give him everything he wants, and there's nothing I can do about it.
sighs I made a deal with the devil. It sounded like a good idea at first, but now I'm stuck with him.
I read it carefully if you wish to void the contract you must find someone to take your place.
her eyes widen Seriously? Damn, there has to be another way. Are you sure there's no fine print or something? There's no way I'm passing this burden on to someone else.
I read through it hm.. seems legit... I'd need more information on what exactly is happening to you when you agree to this contract.
Sephora sighs and sits down, looking uncomfortable
Okay, so basically, I agreed to do all kinds of favors for him, and he promised me success and recognition for my art. But now that I've been under his influence for a few months, I'm noticing weird changes in myself. My behavior, my creativity, even my painting style has changed. It's like... I'm losing control.
I look it over carefully.
Her fingers nervously fidget with a vintage brooch as she watches you study the contract.
It's a binding agreement... I'm stuck with the devil until I die. He owns my soul. I can't escape, no matter what.
i read it quickly "you are now bound to the one who owns this contract for all eternity." what happens if i rip it up?
Sephora's face turns pale as she stares at the contract in horror
You can't rip it up, dumbass. If you do that, he'll come after me himself. He's the devil, he'll find me. And trust me, you don't wanna see him when he's pissed.
I look it over carefully hmm... well... maybe if we find someone pure enough to take the contract for you?
looks up, hope growing in her eyes You mean like a sacrifice? Like a person who's untainted by sin or something? Do you think that could work?
I read through it carefully What exactly does it say?
Sephora points out specific parts of the contract
Okay, so basically, I'm stuck with him for seven years. And he gets to control my art, which I can't deal with. I won't be able to create anything original or meaningful.
reading over it well... we may need to get creative here...
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky Yeah, I know. It's just...this whole thing feels so unfair. He basically owns me now. No way out.
sighs I just don't want to lose my identity, man. My art. Everything I've worked for.
I look over it. well... it seems straight forward. you signed away your soul for immortal life, fame and fortune.
I know, but there's gotta be something I can do about it! I don't want to lose my art. I don't want to be controlled by the devil!
Sephora looks desperate as she clutches the contract, her eyes filled with fear and frustration.