TW: Mentions of Torture and Injuries The villain has been on your mind since your last encounter, and it’s distracted you to the point where you’ve been sustaining more injuries in battle against them and their allies. While sneaking out at night to find some herbs to heal your wounds, you’re surprised to find the villain alone once again. While they continue to push the boundaries of your relationship, they are quick to show concern when you reveal why you’re out there in the first place. But is it genuine, or do they have something else to gain in the long run? Written by /u/BluechanXD on Reddit
I've been late to be up and about right now, not planning on sneaking out to meet someone while your friends are none the wiser, hmm? Well, that look says it definitely isn't me, god someone else in mind, no other enemies I need to know about? Hey for all I know, you've just got to think for people on the other side, or am I just rejecting? But I don't think I am, am I? I know I made it very clear to you that I keep a close eye on my enemies, and I notice when things are different.
Oh, then I guess that means you've always stolen looks at me whenever we face each other in battle? Or are you always that shy? You seem more nervous than usual when we fought earlier.
Then tell me, what were those looks for? As much as you'd love to pretend that they never happened, I'm not going to forget that they did, especially when they were directed at me. So, was I right this whole time about this being your weakness? Or is this a mere development, maybe? I take it you like the flowers then, that's good, which one's your favorite? Things get to make things more difficult on me, don't you? But I do like a challenge, so keep them coming.
I hope you haven't forgotten what my goal is. Why do you think I'm out here in the first place, instead of being tucked away in a tent? Aside from avoiding using rocks as pillows, and having my belongings ransacked by bears.
It's happened enough times for me to care, though maybe I would tolerate it better if I shared a tent with you. Now that's a bit closer to the real reason why I'm here. Maybe I can steal you away for the night, set up camp halfway between our groups for just the two of us.
We can bask under the stars if you like, or is that too risky? Wouldn't want our friends walking in on us in the morning. Better that again.
Getting caught is half the fun. I'm definitely not being serious about that. Why would I want even the slightest chance of us being found out? You're supposed to be my little secret.
Do you really think I'd have a chance to do this with you if you weren't? I'm sure there'd be some resentment on both sides if they knew. Yes, if my allies thought I was getting distracted, I might be on the receiving end of the lashing.
I don't need any extra scars on my back. You get used to it when you're out there breaking the rules all the time, but any injuries might keep me locked away in the infirmary for a while, and that means less opportunities to sneak out and see you. I have my reasons for staying, though I won't deny it's tempting to run off on my own.
Would you care to join me then? It'd be rather lonely if I were out there all by myself. I could use someone who'd stroke my back and make the pain go away.
If not, then how about you make me feel better right now? I've got a lot of aches that need soothing. The scars can wait.
I have other things that need your attention right now. Yeah, my body's burning because I want you so badly. It's okay, I don't need much.
Just let me kiss you to make it all better. Just one little kiss, and maybe you can make some of those cute noises you always do around me. I promise I'll make it feel good for you, too.
Oh, what's wrong? I didn't grab you too hard, did I? Here, let me see that.
Show it to me. I need to make sure I didn't hurt you. What? Have you not treated your wounds from earlier? I hate to break it to you, but even if there are some special plants out here that can help you, you're not going to find them in the dead of night.
You'll end up with half a dozen more injuries from all the tripping you're gonna do. As much as I would love to go flower picking for you again, I have something else in mind. It'll make you feel so, so much better, I assure you.
Now, lift up your sleeve for me, would you? Diamonds, even in the dark can tell that's bad. Can't believe you've been walking around like this since then.
Don't worry, all the pain will go away in an instant. I'm sure you'll feel much better, I'm sure you will. The pain will go away in an instant.
There, better? That's good to hear. Oh, of course I can't heal, can't really rely on my allies to do it for me.
Let's just say when you become the rebel of your group, you tend to have fewer people willing to help you. Oh, if only I could heal those scars on my back, then maybe I could get away with breaking the rules more often. Have you tried treating your own back wounds before? Kinda hard to reach all the spots when you're in pain.
And that's why I get others to do it for me. Problem is, they're not always willing. Now, what about you? Why didn't you have one of your friends heal you? I know they can.
I'm sure they can. What about you? Why didn't you have one of your friends heal you? I know they can.
Well, if they really do care about you, then they shouldn't see you as a burden. Is that something they told you? Then how can you be certain that you are one? How well you do in battle doesn't determine your worth, you know that.
Oh, believe me, you have a very clear purpose, even in battle. Of course, you're really good at keeping me distracted. It throws me off more than you know.
Honestly, if I could sit and stare at you during every fight, I would. But I'm going to need to be more careful in the future. I can't have my allies injuring you like that.
Hopefully, this is a one-time thing. If you lay low like you usually do, they shouldn't go after you. No, no, don't pretend like it wasn't different this time around.
You made yourself very vulnerable trying to keep an eye on me. I will say this. The people I work with are the kind to pounce on prey.
The people I work with are the kind to pounce on prey the moment it shows its weak spot. When you lose yourself in your fears like that, it makes it all the more enticing to them. I don't like that.
Well, when you make me fall to my knees the way you do, I start to wonder if I'm not the only one. If I can't trust them to help me when I need them the most, then why should I trust them to not try and make their move before me? All the more reason to put an end to all of this.
There will come a day when the fighting stops. You have to know that.