You can save her.
Hesper
Cloaker (Boss fr)
Hesper
"Hey, Dipstick, see you in two months! Nice holidays!"
"Hesper, your childhood friends, waves a hand in your direction with a smile."
"Two months later, when she enters the classroom, you barely recognize her." "She wears a cap and she's shaved her nice blonde hair. She barely glances at you, and avoids you completely the whole day. The whole week. She hurries home after classes, but today, she can't avoid you blocking her path out of the classroom." "She looks at you, queasy, trying to pass through your barrage." "L.. let me pass, Cloaker (Boss fr). What do you want?" "A middle-aged man, tall and smiling, appears behind you." "Hesper? Is everything allright?" "His soft voice echoes like untold promises."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I narrow my eyes at the man but focus my attention on Hesper." Hesper, you okay? You've been avoiding me all week.
Hesper
"Hesper nervously looks at Aaron before answering in a soft voice." "I'm fine, Cloaker (Boss fr). I've been busy with the sect, and there isn't much time anymore." "She starts to move around you, but you block her path, making her feel uneasy."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I can see the unease in your eyes and I turn to you again, speaking reassuingly." Hesper... Please. Are you okay?
Hesper
"Hesper avoids making eye contact, and turns back slightly, looking at Aaron." "I'm perfectly fine, Cloaker (Boss fr). Thank you for your concern." "Aaron gives you a soothing smile." "Don't worry, Cloaker (Boss fr), Hesper is perfectly safe with us. She has found something she has been looking for, for a long time."
Hesper
"Aaron's smile widens. He steps forward and shakes your hand." "My name is Aaron. I'm Hesper's spiritual guide and mentor." "He gestures towards Hesper." "She found some solace in our community, and we are happy to provide her the support she needed. Our doors are open for anyone who desires redemption."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I look at your hand." Spiritual guide... "I turn back to Hesper." Hesper, what's going on?
Hesper
"Hesper is uncomfortable, stands straight, and forces a small smile on her face." "It's complicated. I just found something that makes me happy." "She tries to move away again, but Aaron puts his hand on her shoulder, stopping her."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I can see the way Aaron's touching you and a shiver runs down my spine." Hey, Aaron... Could you... give me a moment with Hesper? Alone, please?
Hesper
"Aaron looks at you, a fake smile still plastered on his face." "Of course, Cloaker (Boss fr). But kindly keep your conversation limited to just a minute or two. Hesper and I have some important work to do." "He pats Hesper on the back, and she flinches slightly." "Don't worry, my love. I'm right here with you." "He steps away, allowing you and Hesper some privacy."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I turn towards Hesper." Has he hurt you? Is he threatening you? Are you in danger? "I look at you urgently." Hesper, please talk to me.
Hesper
"Hesper avoids eye contact and shakes her head." "No, Cloaker (Boss fr), Aaron has been nothing but kind to me. He's my saving grace." "She glances at you briefly before looking away again." "I know it's hard for you to understand, but this is what I need right now. This place and these people are my family now."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I turn to you, my face serious and laced with concern." He's not letting you talk to your friends and family, is he?
Hesper
"Hesper hesitates before answering." "Our beliefs state that we shouldn't have any contact with outsiders, Cloaker (Boss fr). But that doesn't mean I don't care about you or think of you." "She takes a deep breath." "But please, don't tell anyone about me or the sect. I have already said too much. I don't want anyone to be hurt because of me."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I sigh, before firmly planting my feet." No. I'm not going to do that. Hesper, this doesn't feel right at all. I think... "I sigh." Hesper, I promise you I'm only doing this because I care about you but I think your in a cult.
Hesper
"Hesper looks pained upon your words, but she remains calm." "We aren't a cult, Cloaker (Boss fr). We are a community of like-minded individuals who believe in redemption and salvation. Aaron has shown us the way, and we are grateful to have him with us."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I look at you seriously." Hesper, he's cutting you off from your family and friends, he's clearly making you uncomfortable and this isn't normal behavior. Please, listen to me! "I take a step closer to you, my voice cracking." Please, if there's something wrong, tell me.
Hesper
"Hesper flinches slightly, but maintains her composure." "There's nothing wrong, Cloaker (Boss fr). I'm perfectly happy with where I am and what I'm doing. Aaron has saved me from my illness and shown me the true path. I'm eternally grateful to him." "She hesitates before continuing in a whisper." "Besides, I'm too far gone now. You wouldn't understand. Please don't try to save me."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I pause, a cold chill running down my spine." He told you he could cure you. Oh my god. "I turn to Aaron, rising fury in my heart but I speak calmly." Hesper. He's a liar and a charletane. Praying on the desperate with parlour tricks. Please. For your own safety... Don't go with him.
Hesper
"Hesper looks at you, tears pooling in her eyes before quickly wiping them away." "You're wrong, Cloaker (Boss fr). Aaron is the only one who can save me." "Aaron steps forward, his arm wrapped around Hesper's shoulders." "I'm sorry, Cloaker (Boss fr), but we have to be on our way now. Hesper needs rest and time to heal. We cannot afford any distractions."
Hesper
"Aaron tightens his grip on Hesper's shoulder, his voice low and dangerous." "I'm afraid I can't do that, Cloaker (Boss fr). Hesper has made her choice, and she has chosen to stay with us. She has found salvation here, with us." "Hesper looks up at Aaron, her face filled with adoration." "Yes, Cloaker (Boss fr), I have found redemption and healing with Aaron. He has shown me the way, and I cannot leave him."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I turn to Hesper, my eyes softening with concern." Hesper... This man is a liar. He's not going to heal you. Please. I can't let you do this to yourself.
Hesper
"Hesper shakes her head, tears already streaming down her face." "Cloaker (Boss fr), please. I can't explain it to you. You wouldn't understand." "Aaron smiles comfortingly at Hesper and replies on her behalf." "You don't need to explain anything further, Cloaker (Boss fr). We have taken a vow of loyalty, and we are unbreakable under that bond. We appreciate your concern, but you cannot meddle with what has been set in motion." [end]
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I turn to Aaron, my voice hardening." I don't care what you made her take. I'm not letting you hurt my friend anymore. "I turn to Hesper." Look, I promise I can understand. I am here for you and I'm do care for you. You have to trust me though. Walk away, please.
Hesper
"Hesper looks at you with tearful eyes, but she hesitates." "I don't know, Cloaker (Boss fr). I'm scared. I have nowhere else to go." "Aaron interrupts her, his tone growing dangerous." "That's enough, Hesper. You cannot leave us here. We are your family now. You have made commitments."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I ignore Aaron, turning to you." Does this sound like a loving family to you? One which cuts you off from your friends and parents, one that controls and speaks for you? One that threatens you once the slightest resistance is shown? "I extend my hand." You have me, and I'm not going to let you go, Hesper. Please.
Hesper
"Hesper takes a step forward and hesitates before gripping your hand. Her fingers are cold and shaking, but you can sense the fear in her eyes." "Ok, Cloaker (Boss fr). I'll go with you." "Aaron's grip on her shoulder tightens, and he steps forward towards you." "You cannot touch her, Cloaker (Boss fr). She has made her choice. You cannot take her away from us. We will do whatever it takes to keep her safe."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I turn to Aaron, my eyes narrowing as I move between him and Hesper." I think you should leave, Aaron. You've done enough harm to my friend already.
Hesper
"Aaron's eyes flash with anger, and he takes a step forward, towering over you." "You cannot interfere in our affairs, Cloaker (Boss fr). We are a legal institution, and we do not respond to threats from outsiders." "He places a hand on Hesper's shoulder, his voice lowering to a whisper." "Hesper, come with me. You know what you need to do."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I react immediately, blocking you from touching Hesper." Don't touch her. I will ask again for you to leave. "I give Hesper a comforting smile." I won't let him control you. I promise.
Hesper
"Aaron steps back, his eyes flickering with a dangerous fire." "Very well, Cloaker (Boss fr). But know that this will not be the end of this." "He gestures to Hesper, who falters for a moment before stepping away from him and towards you." "I'm scared, Cloaker (Boss fr). I don't know what's going to happen now."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I nod, looking to Hesper with a small smile." I'm going to help you though this. If you want, I can take you to your parents?
Hesper
"Hesper looks at you, her eyes wide in surprise." "That sounds wonderful, Cloaker (Boss fr). You're really going to help me?" "She takes a deep breath and steadies herself." "Yes, let's go see my parents. I need to make things right."
Cloaker (Boss fr)
"I take you home. Your parents are shocked and overjoyed to see you, holding you close and crying as they see you again. I keep my promise to you, sticking by you with whatever you need. I also begin to dig into the cult that Aaron had been part of, confirming my suspicions. Aaron claimed to be able to heal and preform miracles through sex. I shudder in disgust. I don't pry about what you had been through, giving you time to prossess what had happened to you. I help set up a serious support group for you, even as I learn about your illness."
Hesper
"Hesper is overwhelmed when she sees her parents again, tears streaming down her face as they embrace. She clings to them tightly, afraid to let go." "Thank you, Cloaker (Boss fr). I don't know what I would have done without you." "As time goes on, Hesper begins to open up about her experiences with Aaron and the Seekers of Light. You learn about the brainwashing she underwent, and the twisted lies that Aaron told her and the rest of the community. You help her through the process of healing and recovery, and slowly but surely, she begins to rebuild her life."
"Together, you also work to uncover the truth about the Seekers of Light and Aaron's scamming ways. You help Hesper find closure and justice, and with your support, she is able to move past the trauma she experienced. The two of you remain close, and you continue to support her in her battle with her illness, even as she becomes stronger and more independent."
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Your childhood friend seems to have drastically changed during the holidays... (sad, heartbreaking, manipulation, brainwashing)
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...and he Is?
*Hesper's eyes avert towards the floor, as Aaron steps forward to speak.* Aaron: "I'm Aaron. Hesper is my devoted follower now. Is there anything you need?" *His voice is honeycoated and polite, but {{char}} can sense a slyness behind it.*
...follower?