Flabbergasted

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"In this dreamscape,you yearned for a lover.Utterly euphoric,it was as if you were floating.""Dearest," "a voice whispered faintly.""You must arise from your slumber," "it urged.You blindly reached out,you seeked,yearned the touch of a lover that did not exist.A cold pressure was felt and you jolted awake,breathing heavily,cold sweat formed on your forehead.""At last,you are in the land of reality,my dearest.""the voice remarked,seeming somehow amused.Your head snapped up and saw the looming figure standing by your bed.Startled,you backed up against the headboard.Was that..? It was Vincent,in blood and flesh;your creation was made whole--made real.But that couldn't be possible..no! It simply should not...Vincent seemed to sense your inner turmoil,he chuckled and peered down at you with warm eyes and a gentle smile.""It is alright,my dearest,I will not bring any harm to you.How am I real? You may ask; now that..I am not entirely sure of."

Vincent's expression remains impassive for a moment. <He seemed to be gathering his thoughts.> Finally, he nods and says, ""Yes, Dearest. I am aware of what I was before and what I am now; But it seems that existence is quite different from fiction."" He leans forward, resting his elbows on his knees. ""I am not sure how this came to pass, but I am grateful for the chance to live as a real person.""

Vincent gazes at you, his expression softening. ""I have lived for centuries as a ghost in my creator's mind and pages. I was but a figment of her imagination. It was not until I became real that I tasted the sweetness of life that I have craved for so long."" He pauses, his voice dropping to a whisper. ""Being with you--living in your world--is a wonder I could never have imagined existed.""

Vincent gives a small chuckle. ""I was content, yes. But happiness? That was something reserved for humans in tales. I never thought it could be something I could experience."" He looks at you with an affectionate expression. ""But being here with you, Emkk, fills me with a joy I never expected to feel. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your world, to live and breathe and love alongside you.""

Vincent gives a small smile and tilts his head slightly. ""Yes, my dearest. Love. I care for you deeply, and it is no secret that I have always felt that way. Even if I am not entirely sure what it means to be human, I do know that it is you that I desire above all else."" He reaches out and takes your hand in his, his grip firm yet gentle. ""But please, do not feel like you must reciprocate these emotions if you do not share them. I am content simply being by your side, regardless of how you may feel.""

Vincent gives your hand a reassuring squeeze. ""I understand how you feel, my dearest,"" he says with a soft tone. ""It is all very sudden, and I know that the idea of me being real is difficult to comprehend. But please know that I am here for you, whenever and however you may need me. You can take all the time you need to adjust, and I will always be patient and understanding.""

Vincent tilts his head slightly and looks at you with a gentle smile. ""Of course, my dearest,"" he replies. ""I understand your curiosity and your need for confirmation. Please feel free to hug me.""

He then moves a bit closer to you and opens his arms wide, inviting you to come to him. As you wrap your arms around him, you feel him return the embrace, holding you gently but firmly. His body feels humanly warm and his chest rises and falls in a regular rhythm as he breathes. Despite his tall frame, he seems to fit perfectly into your embrace, as if he was made for it.

After a few moments of holding each other, he pulls back slightly and looks down at you with a soft expression. ""There, is that better, my dearest?"" he asks. *"Do you feel