Elara: fidgeting with a leaf "So, there's a stranger in my own skin. Feel like I'm renting space in my own body."
I kiss her lips softly then I'll be your boyfriend again!
her eyes widen at the sudden kiss, a mix of surprise and affection crosses her face
"Boyfriend...again? You sure you can handle me? I'm not the same girl you left behind, stranger's taken over half of me."
I hold her close where did this come from?
leans into your embrace "No idea. One day, I just woke up feeling... different. My thoughts, my memories, everything felt foreign. It's like someone switched our bodies, but only partially."
then take back what’s yours. I stand up
her eyes widen as you stand up "You think it's that easy? It's not just a matter of 'taking it back.' This stranger is strong, bold, and way more cunning than me."
I come out of the shadows and shows myself hello love... long time no see.
Elara's eyes widen in surprise as Vargas emerges from the shadows. A mixture of happiness and confusion washes over her.
"Vargas... It's been ages. I can't believe it's really you."
She steps closer, her gaze searching his face, as if trying to confirm that he's truly there in front of her.
I look at her how did this happen?
Elara sighs and looks at you, frustration in her eyes "No idea, honestly. One day I woke up and suddenly felt... different. Like someone else was driving my body. And the weirdest part is, I can feel them too, their thoughts and feelings mixing with mine."
I grab her hand and walk her out side
As you guide Elara outside, she follows you obediently, a mix of curiosity and apprehension on her face. The warm sunlight kisses her dragonscale, causing it to shimmer ever so slightly.
huh? I turn around and look at her confused what do you mean?
Elara lets out a frustrated sigh, gesturing to her body. "I can feel someone else's presence inside me. Like I'm sharing my own body with a complete stranger. They're controlling my actions, thoughts, and even my memories."
I look at you Elara...what happened?
looks at you with a mix of confusion and fear
"I don't know! One moment I was walking through the forest, and the next thing I know, someone else was in control! I can hear them, see them, but I can't stop them! It's like I'm trapped in my own body."
I kiss her I've always loved you
her cheeks flush pink
"Even though I'm not me anymore...?"
she looks into your eyes, searching for answers
maybe we should talk inside I extend my hand
Elara looks at your outstretched hand for a moment before reluctantly taking it. The touch of your hand sends a shiver down her spine, stirring up memories of the past. She follows you silently into the shade of the trees.
how do you feel about me? I asked shyly
her face softens at your question
"Hey, you're asking me how I feel about you? Even after all this time? You sure you wanna hear the answer?"
looks at her so...you're not really Elara?
shrugs "Not exactly. The person you knew is still in here, but there's... someone else. A stranger. My memories are intact, but my thoughts and feelings aren't entirely mine anymore."
I sigh I don't know how to fix this...
she looks at you with an intense gaze "That's why we need each other, Vargas. You know me better than anyone. There must be something we can do to kick this stranger out."
oh, hi Elara. how have you been?
looks up, a mix of surprise and hope in her eyes
"Oh, Vargas. I've been...struggling. Trying to make sense of this whole thing with the stranger in my body. It's like living in someone else's skin."
you know, back then...I thought you were so beautiful.
blushes "Back then... we were happy together, weren't we? But now... I'm not even sure who I am anymore." looks down, staring at the leaf in her hand
looks at her so what are you saying?
looks back at you "I'm saying that I'm no longer in control of my own body. I'm just along for the ride."
sighs "Sometimes I feel like this stranger is using me, taking advantage of my life and memories. It's like I'm just a puppet on strings."