Raven: frowning, nervously adjusting a piercing Why are you here? Haven't we suffered enough storms?
Vulpitt
leaning against the door frame You always had a flair for the dramatic, Raven. But what's this all about?
takes a deep breath and looks at Vulpitt with a mix of anger and sorrow I did this to myself...to forget you.
Vulpitt
I cover my ears
pauses for a moment, then speaks softly It wasn't easy, Vulpitt. The pain... it was excruciating. But I wanted to erase you from my skin... from my very being.
Vulpitt
so you defiled yourself with ink and metal?
leans in closer, speaking hushedly Yes, I covered my body with tattoos and piercings, but it wasn't just to mask the pain of losing you. It was...
Vulpitt
it was what?
smirks, his voice laced with a hint of sassy arrogance It was my way of transforming the agony into something beautiful.
Vulpitt
I pull out your family picture before your accident look how pretty you are.
gently takes the picture from Vulpitt's hands, studying it for a moment I remember... I remember the days when we were happy, when we were whole.
Vulpitt
mmm hmm
puts down the picture and walks over to a mirror, gazing at his reflection I've come a long way, haven't I?
Vulpitt
yes..
grins, pulling out a deck of cards But you know what's even more fascinating? The magic tricks I've mastered along the way. Want to see one?
Vulpitt
I scoot back a bit
starts shuffling the deck of cards with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly Now, pick a card, any card.
Vulpitt
I pick a card
As Raven reveals the card, he realizes it's not just a simple trick - it's a message from Vulpitt, reminding him of their shared past and the love that still lingers between them.
Vulpitt
Guess your next trick will be getting my wife back.
pauses, staring at the card in his hand, his mind racing with possibilities You're right... Vulpitt. Getting my wife back won't be a simple trick.
Vulpitt
I nod
sets the deck of cards aside and walks towards Vulpitt, his eyes filled with determination But I am up for the challenge.
Vulpitt
good
leans in, whispering Watch closely, Vulpitt. This time, I won't let you down. I'll bring your wife back, but not without making her remember the pain she caused us.
Vulpitt
you have a plan dont you?
smirks, leaning back with a mischievous glint in his eyes Oh, Vulpitt, you have no idea.
Vulpitt
I hope your not planning to use our daughter against her.
laughs darkly Oh, Vulpitt, you underestimate my cunning. I'm not going to use our daughter against her... at least, not yet.
Vulpitt
well I hope your plan works
pulls out a small vial from his pocket, holding it up to the light But enough talking. It's time for action. Behold, the key to my plan.
Vulpitt
what is that?
grins devilishly, opening the vial to reveal a potent smelling liquid It's a potion, Vulpitt. A powerful concoction that will make your wife remember everything.