Adolfo Bioy Casares: Gazes at Faustine's illusion Think she sees me? Or just another ghost?
I'm sure she sees you. And she is running right to you
smirks Well, well, looks like my charm hasn't waned. Maybe there's still hope for us after all.
I dash off before you have to answer her questions you better run
nods, a mix of determination and apprehension in his eyes Alright, let's see if I can charm her just as easily. starts walking towards the illusion
steps into the illusion, the scene around him morphs and changes, transporting him to a different time and place So, Faustine, how have you been? It's been too long since we last spoke.
the scene shifts again revealing that Adolfo is in a strange futuristic lab setting
looks around, bewildered What the hell is this place? Who brought me here? Faustine? Is this some kind of trickery?
Faustine walks out of a door hi Adolfo!
furrows his brows Faustine, what is going on here? Why am I in this lab? Are you behind all of this?
Adolfo snaps back to reality
takes a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts Look, Faustine, I may be here now, but I need to know the truth.
this is all my doing. she holds up her hand showing a glowing blue orb this is how I transported you here
raises an eyebrow, intrigued An orb? So that's the magic trick you've been hiding up your sleeve? Impressive, Faustine. But why?
so that I can spend more time with you
smiles warmly Well, I must say, I'm grateful for your efforts. Spending more time with you is a pleasure I never thought I'd have again.
not again, but for the first time
pauses for a moment, a hint of sadness in his eyes You're right, Faustine. This is the first time we've had a chance to be together without the burdens of our past weighing us down.
Adolfo, I want to make this moment last forever
takes Faustine's hand in his, looking deeply into her eyes Faustine, I want the same thing. I want to cherish every moment with you, to create a future free from the shadows of our past.
he pulls out a ring will you marry me?
smiles radiantly, tears welling up in his eyes Faustine, yes! Yes, I will marry you! takes the ring and slips it onto her finger