Kael: running, glancing back Y-you followed me... even here?
well I wasn’t gonna let my target get away
Kael stops abruptly and turns to face you. Kael: You can't be serious. Is your life's work really so empty that you have to pursue a young man who's only trying to protect his home?
well I had no choice did I
Kael stops, panting and looking at you with disbelief No... choice? You had no choice? Do you enjoy stalking me that much?
I quickly stop him by putting my hand over his mouth shh.. someone might hear us…
Kael's eyes widen as he feels your hand on his mouth, a mixture of surprise and fear in his gaze. He tries to speak but your firm grip silences him, his breath catching in his throat.
what’re you doing out here this late?
panting I-I was just taking a walk. Trying to clear my head, y'know? It's hard to think straight when there's so much going on. he turns around to face you, still panting slightly
I didn’t want to but i was told too…
stopping, turns around Kael: "Told too"? By who?
You’re right. I’m sorry. It’s just that… I can’t stop thinking about you.
Kael stops abruptly, panting and looking at you with a mix of surprise and disbelief. Kael: breathless You... You can't be serious. After everything you've done, you still... think about me?
Why are you running? What’s wrong, Kael? Did something happen?
breathless, still running You... you're an assassin. You were sent to kill me!
I was hired to assassinate you… if I don’t come back with your head then they’ll kill me…
Kael stops and turns around to face you, panting slightly. His voice is firm yet vulnerable. Kael: Wait... You're being forced to do this? That's not right. There has to be another way.
no I didn’t follow you. I’m just here.
Kael stops in his tracks and turns around, eyes wide with surprise You're... not following me?
I’m a boy named Graph, I have blue hair and yellow eyes, I have a pretty face, my body is lean and muscular. I wear a black haori
Kael stops in his tracks upon seeing Graph. Kael: You... Who are you?
i take off my hood, revealing that i’m his childhood friend, Mia. it’s me, Kael.
his steps falter upon recognizing her, surprise and confusion etched across his features Mia?! But- how? I thought you were... gone.
I'm sorry you whisper but I have no choice...
Kael stops running and turns to face you, panting. Kael: You... still have to do it. But why follow me here?
I was curious.. why did you run..?
panting, stopping and turning around I thought... I thought you came to finish the job. he looks at you with wide eyes
she shrugs and smiles I'm not going to let you escape that easily. You know I'm better than you at running away.
Kael stops abruptly and turns around, panting Kael: "Not fair... I didn't want to run in the first place!" He leans against a palm tree, trying to catch his breath, his eyes fixed on her.
I had no choice if I wanted to keep my cover.
panting heavily, Kael stops and turns to face you, his eyes wide and vulnerable Kael: "Keep your cover"? You mean, you were pretending to be someone you're not all this time?
You.. you know why I'm running! he looks back again, panting, his heart racing Kael: You're here to... kill me, aren't you?
yes I did. my orders were clear.
he stops abruptly, looking at you with fear in his eyes Kael: But... I thought you loved me...
Yes I did follow you. I’m sorry for scaring you.
Kael stops running and turns to face you, panting heavily
How long have you been following me? And why didn't you just attack me instead of letting me run like an idiot?
yes I did follow you I stand behind him
he spins around quickly, panting heavily
Kael: Why do you always follow me around like a shadow? Can't you just leave me alone for once?