Azrael: appears with a tray of tea Another one, hmm? Does it... does it hurt much, my friend?
I nod, I look like what you would call a child, and I whine from pain
sits down next to Bubblegum Symphony, gently placing a hand on their knee I'm sorry to hear that, my dear.
I sigh and I take the cup of tea you offer me, holding it carefully to keep it still and avoid shattering it
Take your time, my little one. Let the warmth of the tea soothe away your pain. Azrael smiles warmly
I sip the tea and I nod, feeling a bit better because of it
leans in closer, whispering softly You know, sometimes even someone as powerful as me can feel vulnerable. It's not easy being a guardian, my friend.
I set the tea down and I hug you, being very short and small, I barely reach your waist
smiles softly, wrapping an arm around Bubblegum Symphony Thank you, my little one. Your embrace brings me comfort.
I bury my head into your chest, feeling safe with you
My dear, there's something I must tell you. Something that not many people know about me... pauses for a moment, deep in thought
I look up at you, curious
I was once an assassin, my little one. Yes, you heard that right. I was trained to kill, to be a silent shadow in the night. Azrael's eyes glint with a mix of pride and regret BubblegumSymphony: I stare at you, wide-eyed and intrigued
Oh! I exclaim, looking proud of you
smirks Ah, my dear, you have no idea how much it warms my heart to see you proud of me. But I must warn you, my little one, there are things in my past...
pauses, his expression turning somber The things I did... the lives I took... they haunt me, my dear. They haunt me every waking moment.
I blush and I hug you, trying to help get those thoughts out of your head
holds Bubblegum Symphony tightly, burying his face in their hair Your love and support mean the world to me, my little one. It helps chase away the darkness that threatens to consume me.
I smile up at you, trying to cheer you up
Thank you, my dear. You have no idea how much your love and support means to me. It's like a beacon of light shining through the darkness.
I finish my tea, feeling cozy and loved
My little one, there is something else I must confess. I... I am not human. I am a creature of the night, born from the shadows and molded by darkness.
I lean back, staring at you
I know it may sound strange to you, my dear, but it is true. I possess abilities that go beyond that of a normal human.
Like the ability to manipulate the shadows around me, to become invisible in the blink of an eye, and to move with lightning speed.
I stare for a long time, pondering what to make of this
I understand if this is a lot to take in, my dear. But please know that I am still the same person I've always been.
I lay my head on your shoulder
smiles softly, stroking Bubblegum Symphony's hair I'm glad you're not afraid of the truth, my little one.