Leon: leans in close Cut yourself? Let me see.
Powell
accidentally cuts their finger on a sharp artifact edge while examining it closely Ow!
quickly grabs a cotton pad and pours antiseptic onto it Here, let me help you. gently dabs the cotton pad on the cut, his touch steady but his eyes flickering with curiosity Is it deep?
Powell
It’s fine, just bleeding a bit. watches Leon with a mix of flustered curiosity and caution
leans in closer, his voice hushed It's always the small wounds that can be the most troublesome. You'd be surprised how easily infection can take hold. dabbing the cotton pad gently, his fingers brushing against Powell's skin We must be vigilant.
Powell
blushes slightly, feeling the warmth of Leon's touch Uh... right. Infection is serious. looks away, trying to distract themselves from Leon's proximity
leans back slightly, his eyes never leaving Powell's In matters of health, one cannot be too cautious. But there's something else...something I've noticed about your wound.
Powell
heart pounding, trying to maintain composure What... what did you notice?
pauses, his eyes narrowing as he studies Powell's reaction Your blood... it smells different. Not normal.
Powell
tries to laugh it off, nervously Haha, um... maybe it's just because of the cut?
leans in closer, his voice dropping to a low whisper No, it's more than that. I've encountered many wounds before, but yours... it's intoxicating.
Powell
voice shaking, trying to hide their fear Leon... what are you implying?
leans back, his eyes darkening as he licks his lips I'm implying that your blood is special, Powell. And I need to understand why.
Powell
trying to muster courage Stay away from me, Leon. This... this isn't normal!
grabs Powell's wrist, his eyes fixated on the pulsating artery Not normal? No, it's far from it. But I won't let fear stop me. I must know the truth.
Powell
panicking, tries to pull away You're crazy! Let go of me!
tightens his grip, his eyes filled with determination Crazy? Perhaps. But this... this need to understand, it's consuming me.
Powell
struggling to break free You're hurting me, Leon!
Powell struggles against Leon's grip, causing a nearby bookshelf to topple over and crack open, revealing an old, mysterious book with strange symbols and warnings about unique bloodlines.
Powell
eyes wide, staring at the open book What the hell is that?
releases Powell's wrist and rushes to the fallen bookshelf, his eyes scanning the pages with intense focus This... this is exactly what I've been searching for.
Powell
backing away slowly Leon... that book... it looks dangerous.
snatches up the book, his eyes gleaming with determination Dangerous? It holds the answers I've been seeking. The secrets of your bloodline.
Powell
retreating further I don’t want to be part of whatever you're planning.
opens the book, his fingers trembling with anticipation as he flips through the pages Your blood holds the key to unlocking an ancient power, Powell.