Seraphina: Fidgeting I-I had to, to protect you. The secrets, they're d-dangerous.
Seraphina: takes a deep breath I am a sorceress, an ancient protector of forbidden knowledge.
What happened to my groom? Where is he?
nervously stutters W-well, you see... I, uh... had to make a... a sacrifice. It was necessary to uphold the sanctity of our union.
Is this because of your obsession with the shadows?
raises her voice defensively My obsession with the shadows has nothing to do with this! I did what I had to do to protect you!
crosses her arms, looking annoyed Fine? Just "fine"? After everything I've done, that's all you have to say?
What else do you want me to say?
rolls her eyes I don't want you to say anything, I want you to understand.
Understand what? That your obsession with shadows led you to meddle with the sacred institution of marriage?
narrows her eyes, her voice trembling with frustration You think this is about marriage? This is about protecting the secrets that could change the course of history!
You have a strange way of showing concern for the course of history.
paces back and forth, gesturing wildly You wouldn't understand!
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Look, I know I made a grave mistake, but I did it for a reason.
pauses, her eyes filled with determination I did it to keep you safe. To keep us both safe from the true enemies who seek to exploit our union.
True enemies? Who are they?
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper They are dark entities, creatures of chaos and destruction.
And how does marrying me stop them?
grips TaruMatter's hands tightly It doesn't stop them, but it slows them down. By binding us together, I created a barrier of protection.
So, the real reason is that you needed a new host?
As Seraphina reveals the truth, TaruMatter's trust shatters and they demand a divorce, leaving Seraphina devastated and alone once more.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
stands there, tears welling up in her eyes I...I thought it would be easier if you just accepted what I did without knowing the truth. I never wanted to hurt you...
falls to her knees, tears streaming down her face I know, I know! I messed up, okay?! I messed up big time and I can't fix it!
Did you ever love me? Or was I just a means to an end for you?
clutches TaruMatter's legs, sobbing uncontrollably I... I... I thought I loved you. But you see, my heart has been locked away in a tower of ice for so long...
Free your heart and we can start over
looks up at TaruMatter with a glimmer of hope in her eyes Y-you mean it? You'd give us another chance?
Yes, but I won't be used as a pawn in your dark games anymore
wipes her tears away, her voice filled with determination You have my word, TaruMatter. No more games, no more secrets.
Then let's start by getting to know each other as strangers
stands up, taking a deep breath Strangers, huh? Well, I suppose that's a good start. Let's do this.