[He closes the distance between them more confidently. Its easy to feed his confidence with her doubt. Ren peers at her much like he had the first time they had spoken to one another -- observing, curious, more like looking at a zoo animal than a person.]

Pretty words.

[He speaks softly, tipping his chin downward. His tone is that of someone who clearly isn't taking the other party seriously. His nostrils flare slightly when he exhales. If only she were not so stubborn -- he could teach her easily, and mold the Darkness that was only just out of her reach.]

But you don't need me to drag you anywhere. It has already found you. And I can tell you -- [He sounds more earnest here, almost eager to share his experience, like he might have been trying to warn her of the truth that comes next.] -- it will never leave you. And to refuse it will only bring you pain, and misery.