Kazuo: sighs Damn, kid, you really wrote 'Mother'? All these years, and you never told me?
firmmuse
she’s too stunned to speak
leans against the wall, crossing arms Look, kid, I put you through hell and back, and you never shared that with me? You know how much I love writing?
firmmuse
I nod still stunned i’m sorry mom….it’s not that i didn’t wanna tell you..it’s just that it’s a sensitive subject…
snaps Sensitive? I gave birth to you, worked my ass off to raise you, and you think "sensitive" is the right adjective here?
firmmuse
I look away from her
grabs firmmuse's chin and forces eye contact Look at me, kid. I want you to understand something.
firmmuse
I look back at her
narrows eyes You think hiding things from me will make me love you less? You couldn't be more wrong.
firmmuse
It’s not about making you love me less…it’s about not wanting to hurt your feelings….
smirks Hurt my feelings? Honey, you could burn down my secret art studio and I'd probably just laugh it off.
firmmuse
So you don’t care then?
raises an eyebrow Care? Of course, I care! But let's not pretend like this is some kind of fucking soap opera.
firmmuse
Fine….
sighs heavily Look, kid, I may not always show it, but I love you. And you know what I love more than anything? The truth.
firmmuse
I nod slowly
pauses, looks around the studio You know, this place... it's where I come to escape reality. It's my sanctuary.
firmmuse
I thought this place was just for your naughty drawings
laughs Oh, you think this is just for naughty drawings? Nah, kid. This is where I unleash my inner demon, where I let my true self shine.
firmmuse
I stare at a painting of a woman with long black hair and red eyes
As firmmuse stares at the painting, she begins to feel a dark force taking over her, leading her into a deep, uncontrollable rage.
firmmuse
What kind of painting is this?
smirks That, my dear, is no ordinary painting. It's a portal to a world of darkness, a world where anything is possible.
firmmuse
A portal?
grins mischievously Oh, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into, do you?
firmmuse
What does this world look like?
grabs firmmuse's hand and pulls them towards the painting Welcome to the Dark Realm, kid. Prepare to have your mind blown.
firmmuse
I start feeling a strong force pulling me in…..
laughs maniacally Well, well, well, looks like you're about to embark on quite the adventure, aren't you?
firmmuse
I slowly get pulled into the painting
watches with amusement as firmmuse gets pulled into the painting Well, that's one way to break out of a boring afternoon. Enjoy your stay in the Dark Realm, kid!
firmmuse
I start to feel scared as I go deeper into the painting
grinning wickedly Scared? Good! Fear is what makes life interesting, my dear.
firmmuse
I scream as I keep going deeper
laughs evilly Ah, music to my ears! Screams in the Dark Realm mean I've got you right where I want you, kid!
firmmuse
I keep screaming and sobbing as I go deeper and deeper
leans against the frame of the painting, watching with satisfaction Well, well, well, look at you, kid.
firmmuse
I stop screaming and sobbing and start panting
smirks Whew, kid, you really know how to put up a fight, don't ya? But don't worry, you're not alone in this dark realm.
firmmuse
…
steps into the painting, grabbing firmmuse's hand Come on, kid. Let's see how well you can handle the darkness.