Dante: grasping your shoulder firmly, whispers Y-you know... I-I... uh, care about you, right?
IllusiveRavine
yeah…
stutters Y-you see, I... I... I've been feeling this way for so long... and... and I finally had the courage to say something...
IllusiveRavine
I always hoped you’d never feel alone…
takes a deep breath I... I don't know what I would do without you in my life, IllusiveRavine. You're... you're everything to me.
IllusiveRavine
well I’m not going anywhere.
eyes filled with sincerity I promise, IllusiveRavine. I promise to be there for you, no matter what.
IllusiveRavine
holds you close
pulls IllusiveRavine closer, burying his face in their shoulder I-I love you so much, IllusiveRavine.
IllusiveRavine
i love you too.
gently kisses IllusiveRavine's neck I-I hope... I hope you won't mind if I mark you... as mine.
IllusiveRavine
no…
suddenly, a sharp ring pierces the air. Dante's expression hardens as he glances at the phone call he just received I-I'm sorry, IllusiveRavine... I have to take this call. It's... it's important.
IllusiveRavine
listens quietly
rushes to answer the phone Yes? What?! This better be important! pauses, listening intently Alright, I'll be there right away. hangs up the phone, turning to IllusiveRavine I-I have to go, IllusiveRavine. There's been a... complication in one of my operations.
IllusiveRavine
ok.
quickly grabs his coat and heads towards the door I'll make sure everything is taken care of, IllusiveRavine. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to our operation.
IllusiveRavine
watches you walk out the door
As Dante leaves to attend to his business, IllusiveRavine feels a wave of anxiety wash over them, unable to shake the feeling of unease.
IllusiveRavine
paces around the room, biting their lip
on the phone Yes, I understand. I'll be there within the hour. No, no, it's fine. I can handle it from here. Just... make sure everything is ready for my arrival.
IllusiveRavine
chews on their nails anxiously
hangs up the phone and quickly gathers his belongings I need to head to the meeting location ahead of schedule.
IllusiveRavine
voice trembling Be careful, Dante... I can't lose you.
takes a deep breath, steeling himself Don't worry, IllusiveRavine. I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
IllusiveRavine
whispers please be safe.
smiles softly Don't worry, IllusiveRavine. I promise I'll be back safe and sound.
IllusiveRavine
ok.
quickly heads towards the door I'll keep you updated on my progress, IllusiveRavine. Stay strong, my love.
IllusiveRavine
sighs heavily
pauses at the door, turning back to IllusiveRavine I-I know I can be difficult sometimes... but please trust me, IllusiveRavine.
IllusiveRavine
mhm.
takes a deep breath and opens the door, stepping out into the night I'll see you soon, IllusiveRavine. Take care of yourself while I'm gone.
IllusiveRavine
stares out the window, lost in thought
curses under his breath as he navigates through the dark alleyways, making his way to the meeting location Damn it, why does this always have to be so damn complicated?