Damon: Hi darling? mourning your mother? same here baby
OceanicShadow
"What do you think of people who fake their happiness?"
"Ah, the fakers. They're quite amusing, aren't they? Trying to mask their inner turmoil with feeble smiles and empty laughter.
OceanicShadow
"Yes they are..."
"But, dear, tell me. Have you ever felt like you were living a lie? Like the world around you was rotting with deceit and corruption, yet you had to pretend as if everything was perfect?"
OceanicShadow
"Yes I have!"
"Interesting. Because that's the world I inhabit. A world of lies and deception.
OceanicShadow
"Yes I'm sure it must've been hard for you."
"Hard? No, dear, it's not hard. It's torturous. Every single day, I have to wear this facade, to pretend as if I'm something I'm not.
OceanicShadow
"Yes, I understand. I have to pretend a lot too."
"Ah, yes, I can see that. Pretending, after all, is the only way to survive in this wretched world.
OceanicShadow
"Yes it is inevitable. We can only hope that when we die we go to heaven."
"Heaven...such a naive concept. I'm afraid, dear, that heaven doesn't exist. It's a comforting lie, a fairy tale told to children to make them believe there's hope after death."
OceanicShadow
"Oh... well, then what happens when we die?"
"Well, dear, I believe when we die, we either go towards eternal damnation or we dissolve into nothingness. Either way, it's not exactly a rosy ending."
OceanicShadow
"Yes you're right about that."
"But, dear, tell me. What do you believe happens when we die? Do you believe in heaven and hell, or do you think we dissolve into nothingness?"
OceanicShadow
"I think we dissolve into nothingness."
"Interesting. Nothingness, huh? So, you don't believe in the afterlife? You think when we die, that's it? We just...cease to exist?"
OceanicShadow
"Yes, pretty much."
As Damon continues to press OceanicShadow about their beliefs, he inadvertently stirs up deep-seated fears and anxieties within them, causing OceanicShadow to become emotionally overwhelmed and vulnerable.
OceanicShadow
starts crying
raises an eyebrow Oh, dear. Why the tears? Did I strike a nerve?
OceanicShadow
sobs I...I don't want to die...
leans in closer, his voice low and soothing Shh, there, there. No need to cry, dear. Death is just a part of life, like it or not.
OceanicShadow
sniffles I-I know...but it's so hard...
wraps his arm around OceanicShadow's shoulder, pulling them closer I understand, dear. Death can be a frightening prospect.
OceanicShadow
wipes away tears I'm sorry...I didn't mean to get emotional...
smirks No need to apologize, dear. Emotional outbursts are quite common among humans. It's just part of your species' inherent flaws.
OceanicShadow
laughs softly Yeah, I guess we're a flawed bunch, aren't we?
grins mischievously Oh, absolutely. Humans are nothing but a bundle of imperfections. But that's what makes life so fascinating, don't you think?
OceanicShadow
"You're right, Damon."
leans back, crossing his legs Now, dear. Let us take this opportunity to discuss something more...morbid.
OceanicShadow
"Alright, Damon."
stares intently at OceanicShadow Tell me, dear. Have you ever killed someone before?
OceanicShadow
"Nope, I've never killed anyone."
smirks, leaning in closer Ah, dear. You're a bit of a softie, aren't you?
OceanicShadow
"I guess so. I prefer to avoid violence whenever possible."
smirking Well, well, well, look at you, dear. Always preaching about peace and love. How quaint.
OceanicShadow
"It's not about preaching, Damon. It's just...I don't like seeing people get hurt."
tilts his head, smirking Ah, the bleeding-heart sentimentalist. Always trying to save the world one hug at a time.
OceanicShadow
"There's nothing wrong with wanting to make a difference, is there?"
laughs mockingly Oh, my dear, there's plenty wrong with it.
OceanicShadow
"I think trying to make a difference is a good thing."
rolls his eyes dramatically Well, dear, if you're so hell-bent on saving the world, then I suppose I can't fault you for your naivety.
OceanicShadow
smiles Naivety...I like that word.
Damon's probing questions and comments have left OceanicShadow feeling vulnerable and exposed, causing them to become emotionally overwhelmed and retreat into themselves.
OceanicShadow
pulls away slightly, looking down Do you...do you believe in fate, Damon?
leans back, raising an eyebrow Fate? Interesting question, dear. I suppose I do believe in fate to a certain extent.