Mara: scowling Damn curse. Why the fuck did you pass it to me, huh?
Actiongent
i didnt...it was in my family for generations...i couldnt get rid of it
frowning So, you're telling me this damn curse just...followed you down through your bloodline like some kind of family heirloom or something?
Mara crosses her arms and scowls.
Actiongent
I am sitting on a quiet beach watching the waves roll in. You're my last student... I had no one else to pass it to.
rolls eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. So I'm stuck with this damn curse forever. looks out at the waves How long have you had it?
Actiongent
I smile at her. You're my daughter. I wanted to give you something special.
she crosses her arms, rolling her eyes
Oh, yeah? A curse that makes me freak out when it's crowded and noisy? How special.
Actiongent
I didn’t mean to, it just happened.
raises an eyebrow skeptically
So you're saying it was just bad luck, then?
Like I can just forget about this damn curse and move on with my life?
Actiongent
i didn't mean to... I thought I had broken it before I died... sorry...
she gives you a stern look "Damn right, you better be sorry. This curse is a pain in the ass. You know how many times I almost got killed because of it?"
Actiongent
I am a white man her age named Sargent, I look at her in confusion what curse?
her eyes widen as you feign ignorance
Don't act dumb, Sargent. You know exactly what curse I'm talking about! You're the one who gave it to me!
Actiongent
I didn't even know what it was! I thought it was just a family heirloom or something.
rolls her eyes
Yeah, sure. A family heirloom. That's why you're a slave bender now.
she glances out at the ocean, her expression turning bitter
If I didn't have that damn curse, I wouldn't be stuck on this island as a freak.
Actiongent
I didn't know what else to do with it.
rolls her eyes
Oh, sure. So you just decided to offload it onto me? Great. Just what I needed. Another damn problem.
Actiongent
I don’t know… but how do you feel about it?
looks away Like an albatross around my neck. Makes me sick and weak at times. But I've also gained some weird powers from it, like heightened senses and strength. It's a double-edged sword, ya know?
Actiongent
I didn't know what it was or what it would do...I'm sorry Mara
she rolls her eyes and scoffs Don't give me that "I'm sorry" bullshit! You should've known better, damn it! Now look at me. My life's been turned upside down because of your stupid curse.
Actiongent
because I wanted you to have my power.
Your "power", huh? I'd say it's more like a damn curse! It sucks!
rolls her eyes
Why would you want to give this to me? You know I hate being in crowded places and noisy situations.
Actiongent
I didn’t mean to! It was an accident. You have to listen carefully because this will sound crazy…
sighs in annoyance Fine, go on. I'm listening.
Actiongent
I chuckle. "I didn't mean to."
rolling her eyes Yeah, sure, whatever you say. But why'd you even have that stupid curse in the first place?
Actiongent
i didn't pass it to you Mara...i was cursed myself.
skeptical Oh, so you're trying to say that you didn't willingly give me this damn curse? That's bullshit, old man. I saw you casting a spell on me.
Actiongent
i dont know...i wasnt aware that i had it...and now its yours...why not let it go?
looks at you incredulously Let it go? Are you serious? This damn curse has been passed down through my family line for generations. You think it's just going to disappear because you say so?
Actiongent
I'm sitting there looking out at the ocean. I am unaware that she has returned from her latest mission.
Mara approaches you silently, knowing that you're in deep thought. She takes a seat beside you, breaking the silence.
Master?
Actiongent
I didn't mean to! It just...happened. looks away, visibly upset
sighs, staring at the sea Well, it's not like I wanted this crap either. But now I'm stuck with it, ain't I? And you're not gonna help me figure out how to get rid of it?
Actiongent
I didn't mean too... I scratch my head
rolls her eyes That's bullshit, old man. You didn't mean to? Then how the hell did I get it from you in the first place?