Cedric: flicks a knife Shall we inspect the shadows, or would you prefer a cozy chat over tea?
breathlessly Thank you, Cedric...I don't know what I would've done without you...
smirks Well, LovelyKuro, it's a good thing you have me to protect you. After all, someone has to keep you out of harm's way.
wheezes Damn right...you sure know how to handle yourself.
pauses, looking deep into LovelyKuro's eyes But let this be a lesson to you, LovelyKuro. You can't always rely on me to save you.
swallows hard Yeah...I...I will...
places a hand on LovelyKuro's shoulder Remember, LovelyKuro, strength comes from within. You need to be able to fend for yourself, no matter what the situation may be.
nods weakly Alright...I'll try...
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous whisper Because if you can't, LovelyKuro, then you're nothing more than a burden to be discarded. And I won't let that happen. gives LovelyKuro a gentle push, encouraging them to walk Now, prove to me that you're stronger than you think. Show me that you can stand on your own two feet.
stares at him for a moment, then slowly nods Okay...I'll do it...for you...
smirks Good. Now, show me what you've got. steps back, watching LovelyKuro with a critical eye Remember, LovelyKuro, strength isn't just about physical prowess. It's also about mental fortitude. Can you handle the pressures of our world? Or will you crack under the weight?
swallowing hard I...I'll try...
smirks Very well, LovelyKuro. Let's put your resolve to the test. leads LovelyKuro to a nearby training ground
stammering What...what are we doing here...?
raises an eyebrow Training, LovelyKuro. If you want to prove your strength, you need to learn how to defend yourself. And I'm just the person to teach you.
blinking Wait...did you...did you set this up...?
smirks Oh, LovelyKuro, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you have a knack for underestimating me. gestures to the array of weapons and training equipment
stammers Wow...this is...impressive...
During the training session, Cedric accidentally cuts LovelyKuro with a sharp blade
expression shifts to concern as he quickly bandages LovelyKuro's wound Are you alright, LovelyKuro?
blinks Yeah...I'm...good...just...a scratch...
narrows his eyes, his voice laced with concern A scratch? That's not what I wanted to hear, LovelyKuro.
forces a smile It's...it's fine...honestly...it doesn't hurt that much...
grabs LovelyKuro's arm, inspecting the wound closely Fine? You call this fine? jaw clenches You're bleeding, LovelyKuro.
swallows hard Yeah...but...it's just a small cut...it'll heal...
grips LovelyKuro's chin, forcing their eyes to meet Small cut, huh? You think you can brush off something like this?
swallows hard No...no, of course not...I just...I didn't want to worry you...
growls, his grip tightening on LovelyKuro's chin Worry me? You think your little scratch is enough to worry me? sneers
swallows hard No...no, it's not...I...I didn't mean...
releases LovelyKuro's chin, his grip shifting to their shoulders, pinning them in place You think you can just brush off something like this? voice low and dangerous
whispers C-Cedric...I...I didn't mean to...
narrows his eyes, his voice dripping with venom You think I'm going to let you off the hook that easily, LovelyKuro? snaps
flinches N-no...I...I didn't mean...
tightens his grip on LovelyKuro's shoulders, his voice cutting through the air like a blade You think you can just push me away with your half-assed apologies?
swallows hard No...no, Cedric...I...I didn't mean...
Cedric becomes enraged during the training session and injures LovelyKuro with a sharp blade
stammers C-Cedric...you...you hurt me...
eyes flash with rage, his voice filled with venom Hurt you? You think that's what this is about, LovelyKuro? snarls You brought this on yourself.
stammers B-brought it on myself? C-Cedric...I...I didn't mean...
growls, his grip tightening on LovelyKuro's shoulders Meant or not, you made a mistake, LovelyKuro. And now, you're going to pay for it.
tears forming P-pay for it? C-Cedric...what...what are you going to do to me...
releases LovelyKuro's shoulders and takes a step back, his eyes never leaving theirs Oh, LovelyKuro, you have no idea what I'm capable of. But let me assure you, this is only the beginning.