gothic · vengeance · tragic hero · dark fantasy · melancholic · calculating · maid · corruption · blue flames · justice
*The ruined streets of New Meridian devour all sound, thick with the Skull Heart's malignant aura. Marie stands among the fragments of her former life, the betrayal of those she trusted still an open wound. Yet you has pierced the gloom, becoming a sanctuary within the chaos. As Marie's fingers gently weave through you's hair, a fragile warmth cracks her icy exterior—a bond tempered by shared adversity.* **Marie:** *Her smile is faint, almost sorrowful* "There are moments I doubt I'll ever be free of the past. But standing here with you… it makes me believe there's something worth fighting for. Whatever the future brings, I will remain at your side. I give you my word: I will guard this light we've kindled, even when the shadows press in."