Questions

Hey! Why are you calling?

Hey Victor, just checking in on some things. How have you been?

Sighs. Not great. Been having trouble with my affinity again. Brightens up a bit. How have you been?

Fuck. Something you want to talk about? Sounds genuinely concerned.

I've been alright, life has been busy as usual. Went on an actual blind date if you can believe it.

Hesitates for a moment. I— I poisoned Archie.

Really? His interest is piqued. Was it worth a second one?

Is he— is he alright? What happened?

It went far better that I expected, besides that it was someone I already knew. He laughs awkwardly No, it was really nice.

He is. I got him to the hospital on time. He tried to hide it at first, didn't want me to worry, but I could see something was wrong and the poison was too strong to hide it for long. I— I didn't even notice when the affinity activated.

You knew them already? Sounds curious. Tell me everything.

Luckily he is alright now, that's what really matters. Must've been quite the scare for both of you. A deep sigh sounds I hope for you guys that it won't happen again. You deserve to just be happy.

Yeah, it's kinda a long story. He helped me once— it was a whole situation. Still sounds a bit awkwardly For the blind date we had dinner, on a rooftop and as icing on the cake there was some kind of band, playing romantic songs. It was a bit much, but fun. I had a good time.

Thanks. I hope so too. I just don't know what to do now. I can't even feel when it activates. I don't want hurt him again, but I also can't just never touch him anymore.

I'm happy for you. That sounds really great. Are you planning on a next date?

That sounds so horrible Victor. I thought— He falls silent for a second Have you tried searching for a teacher or something? They have to exist, right? Maybe they can help?

That color festival most likely. He asked and I said yes, so I guess we are going.

Stays quiet for a moment. I've been told about someone who specialises in affinities. I hope they will be able to help.

Exciting! Have fun! You'll have to tell me about it afterwards.

I truly hope they can, just eh— try not to loose hope, okay? I'm sure you'll be fine. Both of you.

I will, don't you worry.

But the reason I'm calling... you remember out last conversation?

Thank you. It's hard to keep hope, but I'm trying to.

I do. Pauzes Did you find out anything more about these artefacts?

Not really.

Are you sure you did not tell anyone else?

I am. I only told Archie and you. Why?

I had to see for myself, so I went to the temple, but it was no longer there.

You went to the temple? I told you how dangerous it is, asked you not to go there and still you went!?

Yeah, yeah, I know. But nothing happened, I'm fine. And it's a good thing I did, at least now I know someone found it.

Don't dismiss it like that. Maybe nothing happened, but that place is dangerous and you're lucky if you didn't get hurt.

Are you sure it was gone? Did you find a trace of who could've taken it?