Cast a Spell

[GRACE, spoken]
I'll set up a vibe and you go for it!

[ASTERION, spoken]
I'm not great at words. I'm more of a dancer

[GRACE, spoken]
Just speak from the heart. Be honest! You can do it!

[ASTERION]
You cast a spell on me
Not literally, obviously
But I feel in summary
You and me are meant to be
'Cause you put a hex on me
You didn't do it to me directly
I'm not blaming you specifically
Just that metaphorically--

Shit. Can someone help me?

[GRACE, spoken]
It's okay! Okay, what are some of the things you love about her?

[ASTERION]
Hecate, with you there's so much to love
Oh, I'm not saying you're fat

[FREDDIE, spoken]
You did not just say that

[ASTERION, spoken]
Shit, okay, hold on

[GRACE, spoken]
Ugh, tell her something shе doesn't know about herself!

[ASTERION]
Oh Katiе, to me, you know you enrapture

[GRACE, spoken]
Ooh, good word!

[ASTERION]
Is it your palid skin? Your lips are so thin
Your love of books?

[HECATE]
Asterion, I have but one thought
Why is it that you seem so distraught?
Are you saying you're in love with me?
You couldn't possible, really?

[GRACE, spoken]
Oh, you're doing great! Give it another go!

[ASTERION]
You've cast a spell on me
It's a feeling that's killing me
But let's say categorically
Oh Katie, it's just you and me!

[HECATE]
I cannot hide from my reality
I can't help but think
It's best that you forget me
I feel so little joy
My want is to destroy
You will come to resent me

I'm truly fond of you
Yet now, it appears that you love me
How can you be so sure?
What is my alure?
Tears are near certain

[ASTERION, spoken]
I could never make you cry!

[HECATE, spoken]
It's not my tears I fear
What if I lose you?

[ASTERION, spoken]
You couldn't
Oh, I feel so powerless

[HECATE]
Let me be crystal clear
Do you believe this love of yours shall persevere?
Despite all it will face, it won't disappear?
My virtues are few
And if we see this through
The pain that share, may be too severe

[ASTERION, spoken]
Oh, of course she sings my song better than I do!

[FREDDIE]
Stand back, there's nothing to see
Everyone move along
It's a car crash of a song

[GRACE]
But you're wrong
Make no apology
See, she hasn't disappeared

[HECATE]
She is standing right here!

[ASTERION]
I know when I stand next to you I don't feel like such a freak
I know you feel that way too
You're not like other gods
My love, what are the odds that we're here?
Us outsiders should cheer that we've found each other!

[GRACE, spoken]
Why didn't you open with that?

[ASTERION, spoken]
Oh, was that good?

[HECATE]
I'm tempted but what you're all telling me
Is nothing will go wrong for it's destiny
Have you truly considered this carefully
That magic takes a toll
And if you lose control
The cost is paid by reality

Is my heart worth everything going amiss?
I cannot protect you from the dark abyss
So don't dismiss, just resist

[ASTERION, spoken]
Kate, will you dance with me?

[HECATE, spoken]
I--

[ASTERION, spoken]
Oh, nevermind
You know this isn't the first time I've pretended to dance with you?

[GRACE, spoken]
(laughs) Yes! Do it again!

[FREDDIE, spoken]
Do a twirl!

[ASTERION]
Who thought a bull could live under a shell?
I don't need your answer, you know me too well
This love is my truth, and I know in my soul
That the magic in here is beyond our control!

[HECATE]
It's true, there's a part of me that yearns for more
If I had my pick, it'd be you I adore
Not all is written, powers greater than fate
Give meaning to what the world puts on our plate

Yet even so, this could all go astray

[ASTERION, spoken]
I wouldn't have it any other way

[FREDDIE]
He's bared his soul, so what's the debate?
Will you let him in, before it's too late?

[HECATE, spoken]
I cannot do this, Asterion
The pain you feel now is nothing compared to what would come

[ASTERION, spoken]
But the pain I feel now...
Kate, it's killing me!

[HECATE, spoken]
I can take it away
You need only say the word

[ASTERION, spoken]
Do it

[GRACE, spoken]
Wait--

[ASTERION, spoken]
I have to do this, Grace
I want this

[HECATE]
I call on the heralds of an ancient darkness
To guide this sweet creature off this treacherous road
In all of creation, love is most leaden
I beg of the cosmos to lighten his load

[HECATE, GRACE & FREDDIE]
For he may love, but will not be in love
(For he may love, but will not be in love)
Your love was never a lie, it is simply no longer true
(For he may love, but will not be in love)
And I know in my heart, I am rescuing you

[HECATE]
The Arrow of Eros...I force to undo
I put a spell on you