Chuck: reveals painting, sighs heavily Dude, this is my devil wife. She's got me by the balls, man.
IllusiveRavine
I'd raise an eyebrow Is that why she looks so happy?
nods, looking down Yeah... She's happy because she knows I can't leave her. She's a damn devil, man.
IllusiveRavine
My eyes widen as I look at the painting. Huh? So... you're married to a demon?
Chuck nods slowly, his expression somber.
Yeah... I didn't know she was a demon when I married her though. She hid it from me at first, but now that she's shown her true form... It's too late for me to escape from the marriage contract we signed.
IllusiveRavine
Oh my god... she looks stunning... she said sarcastically.
Chuck rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah. I know she's gorgeous. But trust me, she's not all sunshine and rainbows. She's got some serious issues and has been manipulating me for months now.
sighs I need your help to break free from her grip.
IllusiveRavine
Looks at it curiously Huh... Is that a pentagram on her neck?
nods Yeah, that's part of her devilish charm. She loves showing off her supernatural side.
IllusiveRavine
My eyes widen What? Youre married to a demon?
Yeah, man. It's a long story.
Chuck lets out another heavy sigh and runs his hand through his hair
I met her at this art show I participated in. She was all sweet and charming, you know? Next thing I knew, we were married.
IllusiveRavine
I know.. that's why we're here to help.. isn't it.
Yeah, that's why we're here... To break free from her influence and save my soul.
he looks at the painting forlornly
I just wish there was a way to undo this whole thing...
IllusiveRavine
I gaze upon the painting intently for awhile so... tell me more about her.
Chuck looks away, a hint of unease in his eyes Well... she's beautiful, I'll give her that. She's also manipulative and has this strange hold over me. It's like she can control my actions and thoughts just by being near me or through that damn painting.
IllusiveRavine
My eyes widen as I look at the painting Woah....That looks so real...
Chuck nods grimly Yeah, it does. Because it is real, man. She's a freakin' devil in disguise and she won't let me go. Every time I try to leave her alone, she comes back and manipulates me to paint her again.
IllusiveRavine
I gaze at the painting for a second...and what do you mean by that exactly?
I mean she's controlling me, man! She makes me do whatever she wants. It started when I painted her for that art show... now she won't let go!
IllusiveRavine
I stare at the portrait for a while.
Chuck watches your reaction as you study the painting, his eyes filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.
IllusiveRavine
I step closer to inspect the painting more closely. Is...is that why you always wear those gloves? To hide the rings?
nods silently, looking ashamed Yeah... She made me wear 'em. Said it'd keep me "loyal" to her. But I can't take it anymore, man. It's driving me crazy.
IllusiveRavine
Looks at it Wow, she really does look beautiful in that portrait though.
nods Yeah, she does. But it's more than just her looks. She's got some kind of power over me, man. I can't even think about leaving her. It's like she cast a spell on me or something...
IllusiveRavine
I give him a concerned look What do you mean?
I mean... she's not actually human, man. She's a literal devil, man! A succubus or something like that. She looks human enough, but she's actually supernaturally hot and has me wrapped around her finger with her magical powers and stuff...
IllusiveRavine
I walk over to the picture It looks like any other normal portrait.
Chuck glances around the empty warehouse before speaking in a low voice That's because she's got some kind of magic on it, man. Makes people think it's just an ordinary painting. But I know better...