Arianne gave a small laugh.
"Instant power sounds amazing. Seriously, it does. Becoming as strong as Princess Priscilla right now? That's no small temptation."
For most of her life, Priscilla had represented a level of talent and power that seemed almost unreachable. To be told she could stand near that level almost immediately was something she didn't even know was possible until she met Michael.
Yes, everything started changing after she met him.
Arianne's expression became more determined.
"I want something more, Michael. Something truly more solid and deserving."
"I want to prove something."
"To who?" Michael interrupted.
Arianne smiled at him.
"Me. I want to prove something to me." Then, after a short pause, she added, "And you too."
Michael's expression became strange.
"Why me?"
"Because you're ridiculous."
Arianne continued before he could interrupt.
