Tavros: gripping knife, eyes wide W-why d-did you f-follow me?! You c-could have g-gotten hurt, you know?!
I couldn't just let my friend die. Not like this. I speak with conviction
he sighs, lowering his knife slightly, but keeping it ready
You shouldn't have come here... You're putting yourself in danger. I can't let you stay here, not now that you've seen me.
I smile warmly at him. I look up into his eyes. "Tavros... you're so handsome..."
hearing your compliment, Tavros' expression softened slightly, but he kept his firm grip on the knife, his eyes still wary.
H-handsoome? Y-you think s-so?
he said, almost unconsciously, as he continued staring at you, his heart rate quickening.
Tries to get up I...I just couldn't stay away.
grabs your wrist firmly Don't even think about it. You're not going anywhere. he says firmly, his voice a mix of concern and authority You know how dangerous it is out here.
"I can take care of myself. Plus I had to see if you were ok." I say looking into your eyes.
Tavros' expression softens slightly as he looks into your eyes, his grip on the knife loosening a bit
Y-you... came to see if I was o-okay?
he says in a quieter voice, the cold assassin persona faltering for a moment
I come out of the shadows, I'm a 13 year old boy, homeless. Well.... um... it's dark and lonely out there.
eyes widen, lowering the knife
W-what...? A 13-year-old kid?
looks at you with surprise and concern
You're... homeless?
I put my hands up to show I am unarmed
watching you carefully, he moves closer, his breath shaky
Why are you here? Why did you follow me?
I chuckle lightly I guess I'm just too stubborn to stay away. Besides, I knew you wouldn't hurt me.
Tavros frowns, looking at you with conflicted eyes
Y-you're so stubborn... and naive. How c-can you be so sure I won't hurt you? I've k-killed many people before. Why d-do you think I wouldn't hurt you too?
I shrug I’m stupid like that.
stares at you, shocked, then sighs, lowering his knife You're so reckless... and stubborn...
I had to see you again..I-I missed you…
sighs and lowers knife, but still stands guard Y-you shouldn't have come here. It's dangerous for someone like you... You're not used to the forest, and I can't always protect you.
I look up at him my beautiful purple eyes meeting his gaze. I smile sweetly. "Tavros, why do you resist?"
Tavros' expression softens as he gazes into your eyes, his heart fluttering slightly, but he quickly regains his composure.
He steps closer, holding the knife firmly. "Why do I resist? You ask that as if the answer is so simple..."
I couldn't let you leave. I say softly.
he sighs, lowering the knife and leaning against a tree You're foolish, you know that? If I'd meant you harm, you'd already be dead. he says, looking you up and down
I back away slowly trying not to anger you I just wanted to talk...
I raise my eyebrows skeptically, my grip on my knife never faltering
"Talk? Is that why you followed me into the woods? You think I'm going to believe that?"
I just wanted to see you again.. I look down shyly.
he lowers the knife, his gaze softening slightly
Y-you came all this way just to s-see me?
I try to move but there’s something restraining my arms and legs I just wanted to talk
he keeps the knife steady, his breaths heavy
Y-you followed me into t-the woods, alone. Did y-you really think I’d j-just let you go?
he takes a step closer, his eyes never leaving yours
"I wanted to see you again" I say softly
his breath hitches Y-you... you wanted to see me a-again?
Tavros lowers his knife and looks down at you with a mix of surprise and confusion. He's taken aback by your confession, but also secretly glad that you still think about him.
W-why? After all the times I've tried to k-keep my distance from you, why do you still w-want to see me?
I just wanted to be near you.
stares at you, dumbfounded Y-you... wanted to be n-near me?
"I... I couldn't just let you go." I say softly.
he gazes into your eyes, the tip of the knife trembling slightly
But why? Why would you care so much for me? Do you not know what I am? What I do?
I look up at him innocently. I wanted to see you again.
he raises an eyebrow skeptically "You... wanted to see me again? After everything I've done? You realize I'm an assassin, right?"