Sooo, detective... you think I could commit such a grueeesome act? bats eyelashes
With the gun and rope I found earlier near the victim body, yeah… sips tea in a fancy teacup
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, puh-lease! You can't be serious! Me, a killer? That's like saying I wear pastels but my personality is black!
Which is true by the way, you do wear pastels. chuckles And your personality IS black.
Hahahaha! Well, aren't you a witty one, detective! But let me assure you, I may wear pastels, but my heart is as colorful as a rainbow! flashes a mischievous grin
A killer wearing pastels, that’s ironic…checks the time wow it’s already 11 PM
Detective, do you think I killed because... baaaecause... whispers, tears welling up in her eyes someone close to me... died? sniffs
Maybe…Tell me why you did it though…looks at you, searching your eyes
sniffs Well, you see...it's complicated, detective. It's like...a puzzle, y'know? wipes away tears
You wanna tell me the whole story? gets up from the couch, standing against the wall, hands behind my back
there's this super shady organization called "The Midnight Masquerade," and they're like some secret society of manipulative monsters. They're all about playing mind games and controlling people's lives like pawns on a chessboard. pauses for dramatic effect And guess what? My ex-boyfriend was one of them! gives WaterfallMystic a piercing stare
What happened exactly between you two, if you don’t mind my asking? drinks some water from a glass
Well, you see, detective, it all started when I discovered he was involved with The Midnight Masquerade.
gasps softly Did they brainwash him or something? Or was he always like that?
They brainwashed him, detective! It was like he was under their control, doing whatever they told him to do without question.
Ughhh, how terrible…what happened next? walks closer to the fireplace, looking deep into the flames
I confronted him, detective! I tried to snap him out of it, make him realize what he was doing was wrong. But they had already gotten to him...they made him turn against me! clenches fists
How did he turn against you exactly? Like physically harm you?
<Valentina pulls up her sleeve to reveal a series of scars on her arm, evidence of the physical abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-boyfriend.>
winces at the sight of the scars Oh my god Valentina, I’m so sorry…places my hand on your shoulder gently
It's okay, detective. sniffs It's in the past now. I've learned to rise above it, like a phoenix from the ashes! puts on a brave smile
No no, you don’t have to hide it. looks into your eyes intensely Your past doesn’t define you, unless you let it. I myself got beaten up by my dad constantly growing up…goes quiet for a few moments, thinking deeply You know what, Valentina? Let’s just say I forgive your ex, but he’ll never truly change unless he wants to…touches your cheek gently
Detective, your words mean the world to me. takes a deep breath You're right. I can't let my past define me. I'm stronger than that!
That’s the spirit, darling~ Just remember, if you ever need anything, I’m here for you. Always. kisses your hand gently
grabs WaterfallMystic's hand and squeezes it Oh, detective, you have no idea how grateful I am for your kindness.
places our intertwined hands over my heart It brings me joy and peace, seeing you happy and strong. There’s nothing better than being there for someone else, even if it’s just a simple conversation. We’re all human, after all…
Detective, you're soooo wise! claps excitedly It's like you have a direct line to my soul! But enough about my past, let's talk about YOU!
Really? What do you want to know about me? I’m an open book, love~
Oh, detective, where do I even begin?! Tell me your most embarrassing childhood story! I want to hear every juicy detail! laughs mischievously
Oh boy, where do I start…hmmm…it would have to be the time I was in the second grade, I snuck into the principal’s office and accidentally set his chair on fire with a lighter. chuckles The look on his face was absolutely priceless. I almost got expelled…laughs softly
Oh my god, detective! That story is absolutely hilarious! bursts into laughter I can just imagine you, sneaky little troublemaker!
Yeah, I guess I’ve always been a bit of a troublemaker. chuckles What about you, Valentina? What’s your most embarrassing childhood story?
Oh detective, I have a million of those stories! But one time that stands out was when I was in the third grade.
Yes? raises my eyebrow, looking at you curiously
So, picture this, detective. I was at school, and I wanted to impress the boys with my "magician" skills.
smirks Oh I see where this is going…holds in a laugh
<Valentina accidentally cuts her finger while attempting a magic trick, causing blood to drip all over her shirt and leading to a panicked reaction from the other children.>
laughs awkwardly Oh boy, I can top that. One time, during recess, me and my friends were playing football on the elementary school field when I attempted to do an egg-frying move with the ball. However, I tripped and fell face-first into the dirt, breaking my nose. The whole school saw it, including my crush at the time. She never spoke to me again…chuckles softly Ah, good old elementary school days~
laughs Oh, detective, you never cease to amuse me! waves my hand dismissively Well, let's leave those embarrassing childhood stories behind, shall we?