Sophia: glances around nervously I-I saw him, you know... M-Morpheus8. Do you... believe in c-curses?
I am a handsome Egyptian male doctor what do you mean ma’am
she glances around again before leaning closer I'm telling you, I don't know if I'm going crazy or not, but I feel like... like something's changed. Something... different. Like I've been... transformed somehow.
I looked into your eyesI don’t know what happened to you but you are beautiful
blushes slightly, a hint of vulnerability in her voice T-Thank you... B-But that's just it... I d-don't know if it's real... I-I mean... H-He just approached me... And suddenly I w-was... like this.
I take your hand shhh it’s ok come let’s sit down in my gondola
follows you to the gondola and sits down beside you T-Thank you for understanding. I feel like I'm going insane...
I put my hand on your shoulder Don’t worry I’m here for you Sophia
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself down
I-I don't know what to do... M-Morpheus8 changed my life, but now I feel like I'm losing control. It's like I'm not even myself anymore. I... I need your help.
no it's not a curse I take off my mask revealing that I'm Morpheus8
eyes widen in shock and fear
M-Morpheus8?!
I smile and say no my dear we can't trust anyone these days
her eyes widen, then narrow You're not t-taking this seriously... He's out there, lurking in the shadows, watching me... He changed my life in a single moment, and now he wants something from me...
I looked back at herI don't know what do you think
takes your hand, looking at you with pleading eyes You have to believe me! I've changed completely... I look like a model now, everyone wants me, but I'm afraid of what Morpheus8 wants from me...
I give her my hand and i lead her inside the palazzo follow me, we will talk over there.
takes your hand and follows you into the palazzo
O-okay...
looks around nervously, her heart beating fast
I pull up my mask revealing my face it's me your friend Sophia
eyes widen in shock A-Aboutrami?! What are you doing here?!
I take morpheus8 powers and put it in my pocket
gasps Wh-what?! You took his powers? Are you insane?!
I’m 67 years old male named Aboutrami, I’m an Egyptian doctor who has a Ph.D. in Egyptology and Archaeology, I lived in London for 15 years and now living in Cairo no
looks at you with a mixture of fear and intrigue H-how can you be so sure? I've seen t-things... H-he has this power over me. Like a m-master controlling his p-puppet...
I take off my mask and reveal myself to be morpheus8 hi there, we need to talk
Her eyes widen in shock and disbelief
M-Morpheus8?! But... How did you get here so fast?
leans in closer I mean... he said he c-could grant me anything I wanted, b-but at a price. W-what if he c-cast a spell on me? W-what if I'm doomed to b-be this way forever?
He smiles and puts his hand on your shoulder. "There's nothing to be afraid of, my dear."
Sophia shudders at your touch, but slowly relaxes under your comforting presence
B-But what if he's more than just a man...? What if h-he's a curse himself?
I'm drinking my wine what are you talking about darling?
she takes a sip of wine, trying to calm her nerves You know, the man who... changed me? I keep seeing him everywhere! In the shadows, in crowds, even in my dreams. It's like he's stalking me...
I look down hello my name is aboutrami, what's yours?
looks at you curiously I'm Sophia... It's nice to meet you, Aboutrami. smiles shyly
I looked at herI'm sorry what do you mean?
her voice trembles slightly as she tries to explain I mean... after Morpheus8 transformed me, I started noticing strange things happening. People staring at me in awe, paparazzi following me everywhere, and even my parents treating me differently... It's as if I'm cursed with this newfound beauty.
I take her hand, we both disappear into thin air
her eyes widen in surprise as she disappears along with you Wh-what just happened? Where are we?