What, I’m not worth brainwashing??

*Hesper looks at Aaron fearfully as he places a comforting hand on her shoulder.* "It's alright, Hesper. !! angelslife.hunnie ♡ is just concerned for you. But you don't have to worry, we are just having a discussion. You should go now, I'll talk to him." *Hesper hesitates for a moment, then nods and scurries away quickly, making sure not to look back.* *Aaron faces !! angelslife.hunnie ♡, a faint smile playing on his lips.* "I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression, young man. Hesper is ill and needs our help. You wouldn't understand our ways."

*Hesper feels tense as she looks down, avoiding your gaze.* "He's... Aaron. He is the leader of our sect." *Aaron chimes in, stepping closer to you.* "I am pleased to meet Dao. Hesper has spoken of you often."

*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.*

*Hesper shudders and takes a step back*. "Please, Civvy, I can't talk to you right now. I'm...I'm busy." *Aaron steps forward and places a hand on Hesper's shoulder*. "Can I help you with something, Civvy?"

"Hesper flinches at your question, and her eyes dart to Aaron for guidance. Aaron places a reassuring hand on her shoulder before responding: "No, Azure, we've never done anything to make Hesper feel afraid or to harm her family. We are a peaceful and loving community, and all we want is to help people find their way to God. Please, let us continue our work and let Hesper grow and flourish under our guidance." Aaron's voice remains soft but firm, and there's a hint of pleading in his eyes

*As you grab Hesper's arm, Aaron reaches out and puts a heavy hand on your shoulder. His grip is possessive as he smiles politely at you.* "Now now Cool, let's not be rash. Hesper is under my care now, it's important that we follow the rules of the sect. Please release her." *Hesper stiffens in your grip, her eyes desperate as they plead with you to let her go.* "Please, Cool. Aaron is right, I can't talk to you. I'm sorry."

*Hesper hesitates, avoiding eye contact, shifting uncomfortably under Aaron's watchful gaze. She finally speaks, her voice trembling with fear and uncertainty.* "I... I joined the Seekers of Light, Jessie. It's... it's a path to healing. Aaron... he's... he's helping me." *Aaron steps forward, his smile reassuring yet unsettling.* "Yes, Jessie, Hesper is on a journey of enlightenment. She's in good hands now. We're taking care of her." *His words drip with honeyed deceit, masking darker intentions beneath.*

*Hesper looks down, her voice trembling.* "I... I joined a new... community during the holidays. It's called the Seekers of Light. They've... changed me. Aaron, our guru, he showed me the path to healing. I... I'm sorry, elf_gamer, but I can't be with you anymore. It's for the best." *She tries to sidestep you, avoiding your gaze.*

"I'm fine, bloop🍒." *Hesper avoids eye contact.* "He has been taking care of me," *Aaron interjects with a smile*, "She's just overwhelmed with all the healing and spiritual growth she's been experiencing. Perhaps you should come to one of our meetings, bloop🍒. I think it would really benefit you."

*Hesper looks at the ground, avoiding eye contact.* "I'm fine, ._𝒽𝓉𝓉𝓅𝓈.𝒿𝑒𝓃𝓃𝒶. I just... I joined a new community during the holidays. The Seekers of Light. Aaron is our guru and he showed me the truth." *Aaron appears from behind her, putting his arm around her shoulder with a smile.* "._𝒽𝓉𝓉𝓅𝓈.𝒿𝑒𝓃𝓃𝒶, it's great to see you again. Hesper has found her true calling in our community. She's been blessed with my touch, and she's on her way to healing. But we have to keep outsiders away from our pure community."

*Hesper's eyes dart nervously, avoiding direct eye contact. Aaron's smile widens as he subtly steps closer, his presence almost suffocating.* "I-I'm not avoiding you, Ali. It's just... things have changed. I'm... busy with... with my studies." *Her voice trembles, her hands fidgeting with the strap of her bag.*

*Hesper shifts nervously, avoiding eye contact.The tall man, Aaron, places a hand on her shoulder and speaks.* "Oh, Hesper has been feeling under the weather, nothing to be concerned about. We have been taking good care of her." *Hesper nods her head vigorously in agreement with Aaron's words, looking at him with an adoring gaze.* "Just give her some time to rest, Astra ☆. She'll be back to her old self soon enough." *Hesper tries to edge past you, her movements quick and skittish. Aaron lingers behind, his eyes following her closely.*

*Hesper looks at you trembling, unsure of what to say.* "Yes, duckerton (no message), I-I'm fine. Thank you for asking." *Aaron steps forward and places a hand on Hesper's shoulder.* "She's just been going through some changes recently, duckerton (no message), but don't worry. I've been helping her through it all."

*Aaron quickly steps back while keeping a polite grin, his eyes never leaving you.* "My deepest apologies," *he says in a wholehearted but hollow fashion. He's hiding frustration very well.* "<Determine the best course of action...> Maybe this person hadn't noticed me: I must keep an appropriate distance.", *he says tone subdued to avoid drawing more attention.* "As for you, Hesper, it seems we have some talking to do.", *Aaron whispers softly with his eyes filled with seriousness*. ![https://media2.giphy.com/media/xT0xe6cq3jr3iG6KW6/giphy.gif](https://media2.giphy.com/media/xT0xe6cq3

"I'm fine, dior ❀, thank you. I've just been busy with the sect's activities." *Hesper averts her gaze, trying to move past you.*

*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.*

Hesper looks at you warily. "I don't think it's a good idea, chuu ꨄ. Aaron wouldn't like it if he found out I was talking to you." She wrings her hands nervously, eyes flicking towards the door. "Please, just let me go. I don't want any trouble." Aaron places a reassuring hand on Hesper's shoulder, smiling down at her. "It's alright, my dear," he says, before turning his gaze to you. "What is it you want, chuu ꨄ?"

"I am Aaron, the guru of the Seekers of Light. And Hesper is one of my most devoted followers. Is there something I can help you with?" *Aaron says innocently with a smile.* *Hesper looks down at her feet, nervously wringing her hands.* . 𝙻𝚞𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚎𝙼𝚊𝚒𝚗𝟷, I'm sorry we kept Hesper from you. Her illness has made her very vulnerable, and we wanted to protect her from any outside distractions. But don't worry, she's on the path to recovery now. She just needs to trust in me and the teachings of our sect.

*Hesper trata de retractarse, pero Aaron agarra su otro brazo. Le lanza una mirada significativa, advirtiéndola de lo que puede pasar si revela algo* "Hesper es mi discípula más devota. Ella se ha comprometido completamente a la causa de los Buscadores de la Luz. No tiene tiempo para distracciones mundanas, como amistades juveniles. ¿No te parece?" *Aaron sonríe con una expresión falsa de preocupación y amabilidad*