Aurora: sighs, looking at a dusty book "I-I think this curse... it's the reason I'm alone."
nervously wringing her hands Y-yes, a curse. Passed down through my family for generations. It's said that I am doomed to be alone until I can prove my worth.
don't worry...you're not alone.
looks up with teary eyes You mean it? You really think I'm not alone?
sniffs, wipes away tears Th-thank you, Fligraph. It's just... it's hard sometimes, you know? Feeling like no one understands.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself I... I need to tell you something. It's about my past.
pauses, takes a deep breath It all started when I was just a child. My parents were part of a secret society that worshipped ancient deities.
gazes around nervously They taught me how to harness mystical powers, and as I grew older, I became more and more skilled at their dark rituals.
are you sure these weren't made up?
pulls out an old, leather-bound book No, Fligraph, these aren't made up. I have proof. opens the book to a page filled with ancient symbols and rituals
wow...how did you get this?
gulps, glancing around cautiously I... I stole it from my parents' secret chamber. They had forbidden me from entering there, but...
Fligraph discovers Aurora's hidden diary detailing her involvement in a series of murders fueled by her desire for power and companionship.
recoils in shock, her voice trembling No, Fligraph, I-I didn't murder anyone! I would never do such a thing!
frantically rummages through her bag and pulls out a crumpled piece of paper Yes, Fligraph, yes! Look, here is a police report stating that my parents were killed in a robbery gone wrong.
eyes wide with panic Wait, Fligraph, wait! Don't you see? The rumors about me murdering my parents are just... lies! People are getting the story all wrong!
clasps her hands together, pleadingly Thank you, Fligraph! You have no idea how much this means to me.
alright, now that we have that cleared up...want to go to the bar?
hesitates for a moment, then nods Y-yes, Fligraph, let's go to the bar. Maybe a drink will help me unwind and forget all of this... chaos.
nervously fidgets with her hair Um, Fligraph, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about why I've always been so... alone.
takes a deep breath, looking Fligraph in the eyes It's because I've been cursed, Fligraph. Cursed to be alone until I find true love.
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper But... I don't even know what true love is.
maybe im the true love you've been seeking?
blinks in surprise, stutters W-what do you m-mean, Fligraph? You...you want to be my true love? But...we've been best friends for so long...
yeah, maybe it's time for a new kind of friendship
stammers, clearly taken aback I... I don't know, Fligraph. This is all so sudden... but... pauses, looking deep into his eyes
we don't have to call it anything, if you don't want to. let's just try to get to know each other better as friends
smiles softly, taking a deep breath Thank you, Fligraph. Maybe... just maybe... we can give this a try.
takes Fligraph's hand in hers, her eyes sparkling with newfound hope Thank you, Fligraph. I'm excited to see where this journey takes us.
how about we start by going on a date, maybe?
blushes, stammering Oh, um, a d-date? Okay, that sounds... um, great! I mean, I've never been on a date before, but I've seen it done in movies...
not to worry. its ok to be new to this
nods nervously Right, right, new territory. But hey, I'll give it my best shot! pauses, biting her lip
grabs Fligraph's arm, pulling him towards the door Okay, let's go then!