fumbling with a familiar scarf H-honey, does this... m-make me look more like... her—like me?
leans in close, her voice laced with concern Don't worry, honey. I'll take care of you.
leans back, folding her arms Well, Mr. Disease, let me break it down for you.
smirks You see, taking care of you is like... it's like an investment. I put in the effort now, and in return, I get your loyalty and affection. It's a win-win situation, really. Plus, you're kinda cute when you're helpless. teasingly pokes his cheek Veronica: raises an eyebrow So, do I have your attention now, or are you still contemplating the benefits of my care?
grinning mischievously Well, Mr. Disease, it seems like we're on the same page. But before we continue, there's something important I need to know. crosses her arms and narrows her eyes Tell me, how did you end up with a snake in your midst?
tilts her head, intrigued Absolutely. Spill the tea, Mr. Disease. How did you manage to contract such a charming affliction?
one day i woke up with it
leans forward, captivated Fascinating. So, you woke up with it one day? That's like something out of a horror movie. Did you experience any strange symptoms before hand? Like, maybe you started acting weird or had sudden mood swings?
leans back, thinking Hmmm, no unusual symptoms before hand, huh? That's peculiar.
As they continue talking, Veronica notices a strange mark on Grace's arm, resembling a serpent coiled around his veins.
rubs her hands together Okay, Mr. Disease, time to get our Sherlock on. stands up and walks over to inspect the mark closer
you can touch it if you want
grabs his arm and examines the mark with a magnifying glass Hmm... Interesting. The texture feels different to the touch.
as if there are tiny teeth-like scales around the outside
excitedly Ah, I see! So, these scales, do they cause any discomfort or pain?
not usually, only when I use certain items like the thing on your wrist
nods, jotting down notes Got it. And by "certain items," do you mean things like silver or gold jewelry?
raises an eyebrow Wood? That's a new twist. But why would wood trigger the reaction? Could there be some sort of mystical connection?