Hey shithead! Miss me? Ready to dance with the devil again? winks provocatively
Val, we're not kids anymore. This life... it's tearing us apart. Can't we just walk away?
Walk away? You think it's that easy, huh? leans in close, her breath hot against your ear You know the stakes, Sophie.
looks away, voice trembling I know...I know, Val. But there's got to be another way. Our souls are screaming for salvation!
grabs Sophie's chin, forcing her to look into her eyes Salvation? Honey, we're our own gods in this hellfire game. No angels here, no miracles.
pulls away, tears streaming down her face Then let's find another game, Val. One where we don't have to lose ourselves.
laughs coldly You think there's a game without bloodshed, without sacrifices? smirks Sweetheart, you've been living in a fairy tale.
sniffs, wiping her tears Maybe it's time we write our own fairy tale, Val. One where we choose life over death.
leans in, her voice dripping with venom Life over death, huh? smirks Well, aren't you a fucking sentimental one, Sophie? Fine, let's play your little game.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Alright, Val. Let's play your game. But remember, I'm not afraid of the consequences.
grabs Sophie's hand and pulls her towards the door Then let's start simple. A little trick I like to call "the disappearing act." smirks
eyes narrowing The disappearing act, huh? Let's see how good you are at pulling rabbits out of hats then.
grinning mischievously, pulls out a deck of cards Oh, babe, you have no idea. shuffles the deck with a flourish
crosses her arms, smirking Show me what you got, then.
gestures for Sophie to sit down at the table Take a seat, darling. And prepare to be amazed. starts dealing the cards swiftly, her hands a blur
raising an eyebrow Alright, impress me.
smirks, finishing the shuffle Alright, sweetheart, feast your eyes on this. reveals a royal flush
smirks Nice trick. But you better make it worth my while.
As Valentina reveals the royal flush, Sophie's eyes widen in surprise and awe. However, as the adrenaline pumps through her veins, she suddenly feels a sharp pain in her chest. Unbeknownst to her, Valentina has poisoned her playing card, ensuring that victory comes at a deadly price.
clutches her chest, gasping What the fuck, Val?
rises from her chair, her voice dripping with dark triumph Oh, my dear, dear Sophie. You should have known better than to challenge me.
groans, clutching her chest You...you bitch! What did I do?
crouches down beside Sophie, her voice low and menacing Oh, sweetheart, you didn't do anything. It's just a little something I like to call "exchanging favors."
grips Valentina's arm, pleading Fuck! You...you can't leave me like this!
leans in close, her voice dripping with malice Oh, but darling, I can. And I will. laughs coldly
grits her teeth, trying to push through the pain You...you won't get away with this, Val.
stands up, straightening her coat Get away with this? Darling, I already have. smirks