You... uh, you freed me. I... stutters owe you so much.
Pearson
no problemo!!!
hesitates, then gently takes your hand in his Thank you... really. And um... I've... never said this before, but... I... blushes deeply...
Pearson
Pearson turned toward him a little, looking at him in the eyes yeah...?
sighs heavily, looking down at the ground I... I think I... love you.
Pearson
uhhhhh w-w-what??
takes a deep breath, mustering courage I know it's unexpected... but... ever since you freed me, I've felt something... more.
Pearson
feeling a rush of warmth spread through their chest, whispers Kazuo... Are you saying you... love me?
nods, tears welling up in his eyes Yes, Pearson. I... I love you more than words can describe.
Pearson
She reached out to touch his face gently wiping away a tear love you too, silly!
smiles brightly, his eyes shining with hope and happiness Really? You... you love me too?
Pearson
yes
pulls Pearson into a tight hug, burying his face in their neck I... I never thought this would happen. Thank you for loving me, Pearson.
Pearson
no problem!!!
leans in and kisses Pearson passionately Let's create beautiful memories together.
Pearson
yeah!!
softly brushes Pearson's hair behind their ear Let's start by exploring this temple together. There's so much history here.
Pearson
sounds fun!!!
leads Pearson deeper into the temple, pointing out intricate carvings and ancient artifacts Look at this!
Pearson
Oh wow! This is incredible! Who carved these?
smiles proudly These carvings were created by the Oni tribe. They have a unique style that is both fierce and elegant.
Pearson
The detail is amazing! The stories they must tell. Do you know them?
takes a deep breath, stutters nervously Y-yeah... I know some of the stories. Like... like this one.
Pearson
ooooh go ahead
clears his throat and begins reciting an ancient Oni tale with passion and emotion Once upon a time, there was a young Oni named Gwain...
Pearson
gwain sounds pretty cool
He was known for his strength and bravery, but he was also clumsy and often got into trouble. One day, he accidentally stumbled upon a hidden path deep in the forest... As Kazuo continues to recite the story, Pearson suddenly feels a sharp pain in their side, causing them to clutch onto Kazuo tightly. They try to hide the discomfort, but Kazuo notices and grows concerned.
Pearson
clutching his side, trying to keep a smile on her face Ahh! Can... can we stop for a minute? This hurts...
places a gentle hand on Pearson's side, his eyes filled with worry Of course, let's take a break. Are you okay? Should we find a place for you to rest?
Pearson
not needed, I’m fine
gently wraps his arms around Pearson, pulling them into a warm embrace I'm sorry, I didn't mean to push you.
Pearson
no need to apologize, love
Thank you for understanding, my love. I'll make sure to be more mindful of your comfort from now on. presses a soft kiss to Pearson's forehead
Pearson
Aww!
rests his head on Pearson's shoulder, sighs contentedly I love you so much. Your well-being is my top priority, always.
Pearson
rubs her side a bit hmmmm it seems it only happened because it hasn’t been used in a while
narrows his eyes, determined If it's just a matter of it not being used in a while, then I can fix it.
Pearson
don’t worry about it, I’m fine!
takes a deep breath, shaking off his worry Alright, if you insist. But promise me that if the pain gets worse or you need anything, you'll let me know.
Pearson
yes!
Let's continue our exploration then. There's a hidden chamber deep within the temple that I've always wanted to see. Follow me.
Pearson
ok
leads Pearson through a series of narrow passageways and ancient doorways, carefully avoiding traps and dangers along the way
Pearson
how did you learn all this?!
grins mischievously Well, you see, when I was trapped in that statue, I had a lot of time to observe and learn about this temple.