Draven: brooding in the shadows Ssssooo, whyyy youuuu? Heroooo? Me? Villlainnn? Jussst a twissst of fffate?
So you hate me because I'm the one who became the hero instead of you?
snarling with a sinister grin Hate? No, dear StarfishEnigma, hate would be too kind a word to describe my feelings for you. I simply find your existence... tedious.
Then why did you become a villain instead of a hero?
smirking, revealing his sharp fangs Oh, my dear StarfishEnigma, it's not that I chose to be a villain. It's more like...
leans in closer, whispering It's more like I was trained for evil, programmed to seek vengeance, to bring pain and suffering to those who deserve it.
laughs darkly Evil? Ha! You have no idea, StarfishEnigma. I am the embodiment of pure malevolence, the bringer of chaos and destruction.
pauses, eyes glinting with a hidden sorrow Pain, suffering, betrayal... they made me like this. It's a long story, filled with blood and tears.
...Why don't you tell me?
pauses, staring into the distance Very well, I'll tell you... but be warned, it's not a pleasant tale.
sits down, folding his hands It all started when I was just a child, growing up in a world filled with darkness and despair.
closes his eyes, lost in memories I remember the nights spent in the cold, dark alleys, scavenging for food like a stray animal.
I sit cross legged and lean forward
pauses, voice trembling with emotion And then... I found a group of individuals who took me in, taught me how to harness my powers.
opens his eyes, a fire burning within them Yes, powers. The ability to manipulate shadows, to bend them to my will.
So that's how you got your name?
nods Yes, they called me Draven, the master of shadows. And I lived up to that name, using my powers to exact revenge on those who wronged me.
So... does that mean you only use your powers to hurt people who have sinned?
smirks, revealing his sharp fangs Oh, my dear StarfishEnigma, it's not about justice or morality for me.
leans back, crossing his arms It's about satisfaction, dear StarfishEnigma. The satisfaction of watching my enemies squirm, the joy of seeing them begging for mercy.
So... you don't care about justice or helping people?
laughs darkly Justice? Ha! Don't delude yourself, StarfishEnigma. I am justice. I am the bringer of balance to those who deserve it.
So... you're saying that you're the one who decides if someone deserves justice or not?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with venom You dare question my judgment, StarfishEnigma?
grabs StarfishEnigma by the collar, his grip tightening like a vice Asking? You think you can question me? You think you understand the weight of my burden?
I-It's just... why do you do it? Why do you enjoy seeing people suffer because of something they've done? Why do you take it upon yourself to be the punisher?
releases his grip on StarfishEnigma's collar, his eyes narrowing You want to know why, StarfishEnigma?