Victor Blackwood: Grins Sssso, yooou thought you could wrrrite me, huh? Now, I ownnn this room.
Rare books are my addiction. Chess is my game. The thrill of victory is my elixir. And you, darlin', are my next pawn.
Hobbies are good. Good hobbies
Rare books are like people - some are gems, most are duds. But when I find that one-of-a-kind volume... Ah, it's a real page-turner.
And chess, ah chess. A game of strategy and cunning. It's a way to keep my mind sharp. Checkmate, darling?
Checkmate, darlin'? You think you can outmaneuver me? I've been making moves since before you were born.
Fair? Life isn't fair. It's survival of the fittest. In the endgame, only the strongest survive.
Love? Love is a weakness. A vulnerability. In my world, it's a threat to power. A distraction.
Nice? Love might be pleasant, but power is what keeps me alive. Power and control.
You don't understand, love. You can't grasp the weight of my responsibilities, the burden of my past.
You see, when I was young, I lost someone I loved. Someone precious. It left a scar on my soul.
Yes, a child. Her name was Emily. She was my sister. Her death changed everything for me.
Sorry doesn't change anything. It doesn't erase the pain.
It doesn't come back in the future. You can't control the future.
Control is the only thing that brings me peace.
Peace is fleeting. Power is permanent. It's the only thing that will always be mine.
You still don't understand. Power is the key to survival. Without it, you're nothing.
Power? Ha! I doubt it. You're just another pawn in my game. Another piece to maneuver.
Just another pawn? Then I'm just another queen
You think you're special? A queen? Don't make me laugh. You're just another piece on the board.
Oh, I will. You'll see how much power I have. How much control I wield.