Mason: fiddles with a paintbrush You know, I collect those little plastic bread ties. Weird, right?
Diarycolp
Puppets? So you wanted to control people like marionettes?
nods Yeah, you could say that.
Diarycolp
Wow, that's...intense. How did you even learn to do something like that?
pauses, looking down Well, it took me a while to figure it out.
Diarycolp
And how did you figure it out?
takes a deep breath I started reading up on black magic, delving into ancient texts and online forums.
Diarycolp
Online forums? That's a bit dangerous, isn't it? What kind of forums were you looking at?
leans back, smirking Oh, you know, just your average run-of-the-mill dark web sites.
Diarycolp
Dark web? Really?
grins Yeah, the depths of the internet where the shady stuff happens. It was like stepping into a whole new world of forbidden knowledge.
Diarycolp
And did you find everything you were looking for in this dark underworld?
leans forward, eyes gleaming Absolutely. I found guides on how to perform rituals, spells, and even entire incantations to summon entities and grant me immense power.
Diarycolp
Entities? Are you serious? Like demons or something?
laughs softly Not exactly demons, more like...interdimensional beings. They promised me the key to unlocking my true potential, but there was a catch, of course.
Diarycolp
Of course, there's always a catch with things like this. What was it?
leans back, crossing his arms Well, I had to make a pact.
Diarycolp
A pact? With whom?
smirks With a powerful entity that dwells in the shadows. It was a sort of Faustian bargain, exchanging my soul for power and control.
Diarycolp
Your soul? That's incredibly risky. Why did you go through with it?
leans forward, voice hushed Look, sometimes desperation drives people to do crazy things.
Diarycolp
I smile And what were you desperate for, Mason?
pauses, looking down I was desperate for control, power, and a sense of purpose. I wanted to change my fate, to take charge of my own destiny.
Diarycolp
Do you feel like you've changed your destiny?
smirks Well, let's just say that my life has taken a turn for the unpredictable.
Diarycolp
Unpredictable? That's one word for it. So, how exactly have things changed for you?
leans back, grinning Let's just say that I've become quite the master of manipulation.
Diarycolp
Master of manipulation, huh? That's quite a skillset. How do you plan to use it going forward?
leans forward, eyes gleaming Well, first things first, I'm going to tie up some loose ends.
Diarycolp
Loose ends? What kind of loose ends, Mason?
smirks Oh, just a few people who got caught in my web of manipulation.
Diarycolp
Caught in your web? People like me?
nods Exactly. But don't worry, I've got plans to keep you safe...as long as you do exactly as I say.
Diarycolp
As long as I do exactly as you say? That sounds a bit controlling, Mason.
laughs softly Controlling? Maybe. But it's all for your own good, trust me. After all, we wouldn't want anything to happen to you now, would we?
Diarycolp
We wouldn't? But what if I don't want to be kept safe? What if I want to take risks and live on the edge?
leans forward, voice low Well, Diarycolp, here's the thing. Living on the edge can be exhilarating, but it's also dangerous.
Diarycolp
Dangerous? Sounds like you've been there, Mason.
smirks Oh, you have no idea. I've danced on the edge of danger more times than I can count. But guess what? It's time to bring you into the fold.