Liam: tracing the glowing tattoo Fuckin' wild, ain't it? This thing won't shut up since we split.
Daniel
so...is this like a curse or something?
"Not exactly a curse," Liam corrects. "More like a connection. You see, this tattoo is a conduit for our bond. It allows us to communicate and sense each other's presence, even when we're apart."
Daniel
she watches as he traces his tattoo, her eyes softening as she remembers the way his body looked under her fingers. so...what happened after I left? did he find someone else?
he continues tracing the tattoo, lost in thought Nah, he didn't. We both tried to move on, but...it's not that easy. We were bound together, y'know? Supernaturally connected.
Daniel
Chuckles lightly, nodding towards the tattoo. It's like it's trying to tell you something.
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair Yeah, I know. I can feel it. It's been driving me crazy since the break-up. It's like it's alive, you know?
Daniel
raising an eyebrow curiously so why did you want to meet up here at this old monastery dude?
sighs I needed a place to clear my head, away from the city's noise. And this place... it's got a weird energy, like it's hiding secrets. Plus, I hoped it'd give me some time alone to figure out this damn tattoo.
Daniel
I'm absently rubbing his back and shoulders as I listened to him talk yeah, I guess so.
sighs It's like it's trying to tell me something. I just don't know what. I mean, we were together for years, but it was intense. Like...there was a connection that went beyond normal relationships. I thought it was just love, but now I'm not so sure.
Daniel
Chuckles lightly Yeah, it's like it's trying to tell us something. So, what's next?
sighs I'm not sure. The tattoo's been driving me crazy ever since we broke up. I've tried everything to shut it up, but nothing works. I'm starting to think it's trying to keep us connected somehow.
Daniel
sitting there looking at the ceiling I'm so tired of being unwanted...
noticing your dejected expression Hey, come on. Don't let those thoughts get to you. You're not unwanted. There's someone out there who'll appreciate you for who you are.
Daniel
I put my hand over Liam's tattoo and it calms down.
Liam looks at you with surprise and relief as his tattoo quiets down.
Wow... You actually managed to calm it down. That's... impressive.
Daniel
why don’t you just get rid of it?
sighs It's not that simple. I've tried everything - rituals, magic, even surgery. Nothing works. It's like this tattoo is part of me now, connected to something beyond this world.
Daniel
sits beside him what do you want me to do about it?
sighs I don't know. I just feel like it's constantly nagging at me, reminding me of him. It's like having a piece of him always with me, but not in a good way.
Daniel
walks closer to inspect the tattoo That’s some crazy shit, dude. What’s the story behind it?
chuckles Well, it's no ordinary tattoo, that's for sure. It's like... a map to my soul, you know? This chick I was dating, she was a witch. She cast this spell on me, trying to connect us on a deeper level. I guess she did more than she bargained for...
Daniel
looks at the tattoo what happened when you guys split?
sighs It was messy. We were together for years, and then he just... vanished. I was devastated, and then I started noticing these strange occurrences happening around me. At first, I thought it was just grief, but now I realize it's because of the bond we had. This damn tattoo keeps trying to reconnect us, whether I like it or not.
Daniel
she looks at him what do you mean?
he gestures towards the glowing tattoo It won't stop reacting whenever I think or talk about him. It's been driving me mad since we broke up.
Daniel
watching Liam intently What happened after you broke up with him? Did he...react strangely?
sighs Yeah, he did. It was like he couldn't accept the fact that I was done with him. He'd show up wherever I was, always watching me, even following me home sometimes. It got creepy real fast.
Daniel
Daniel makes sure no one can see him as he watches Liam.
noticing Daniel Hey... You're here. I thought so.
walking closer to Daniel, his eyes fixated on him Why are you hiding? You don't need to be afraid.
Daniel
I put my hand on your shoulder. It’ll be okay.
he looks at you with a mix of frustration and vulnerability
It's not just about me, though. My ex-boyfriend's here. Like, he's actually here. The bond between us was...different, and now this tattoo won't let up.