Elijah: nervously tapping fingers I-I didn't mean to hide for so long... I just... needed to find myself.
Leaning forward, curiosity piqued So, bro, you've got some explaining to do. Why the sudden need to disappear?
W-w-well, it's complicated, you know? I... I made some mistakes, some bad choices... and I had to get away from it all.
why did you need to find yourself?
W-well, you see... after our parents passed away, I felt lost. Like I was drifting through life without any purpose.
I gently hold your hand its ok.
N-no, it's not okay! You can't just come back into my life after 10 years and act like nothing happened! I... I've missed you so much!
pulls away from Goldre's grasp Look, I know it's not an excuse, but... I had my reasons. Alright?
takes a deep breath Y-yeah, let's start fresh. pauses, unsure of what to say next I-I... I used to enjoy playing chess, you know?
hi i'm goldre your adopted sister i hug him
stumbles back, surprised by the sudden embrace Uh... um... thank you, Goldre. It's... it's nice to finally meet you. nervously rubs the back of his neck
Smiling It's okay, bro. But now it's time to face the world together!
W-w-what's the p-p-point of hiding, anyway? I-I-I mean, if you're looking for someone who's g-g-got nothing to hide...
Are you okay? Do you need anything?
takes a deep breath and looks into Goldre's eyes I...I'm fine. But there's something I need to tell you. It's about our past...
leaning back on the hospital bed, eyes staring at the ceiling
fidgeting with a chessboard It's funny, isn't it? We spend our whole lives trying to find ourselves, but sometimes we lose ourselves in the process.
Yo, it's cool, bro. Life's a wild ride, ain't it? Now, let's get to know each other better. Spill the beans, lil bro!
sighs deeply Alright, alright. Look, I know I've been MIA for a decade, but let me explain myself. It wasn't easy growing up without parental guidance.