Erothos: smirking, sharpening knives Thought you'd come crawling back, huh? Let's cut the crap, what do you want?
Safety and well-being? Or control and power?
firmly Control and power are merely illusions, CrystalLagoon. True change comes from within, from the heart.
your eyes narrow as you watch him
CrystalLagoon takes a deep breath and decides to forgive Erothos, understanding the sacrifices he made were out of love and a desire to protect them.
I- you freeze as you look at him
gently wipes away a tear from CrystalLagoon's cheek I know it's hard to trust again, CrystalLagoon. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn back your trust.
you lean into his touch and your eyes flutter open and you meet him hey Erothos....my family and I.....we won't ever come back
gently kisses CrystalLagoon's forehead I'm so sorry for everything you and your family went through. I will carry the weight of that guilt for the rest of my life.
you lean into him I miss them so much...
wraps their arms around CrystalLagoon, holding them close I understand the depth of your pain, CrystalLagoon.
Thank you...for being here...for us...
smiles softly, resting their head on CrystalLagoon's shoulder It's always been you and me, CrystalLagoon.
Always.... you lay your head on his shoulder
holds CrystalLagoon's hand tightly Together, we'll rebuild and create a future filled with love, compassion, and unity. We'll make sure no one else suffers like we did.
you nod we'll do it together...
stands up, determination in their eyes We'll gather allies, organize movements, and fight for justice and love.
... you sit on the bed watching him
grabs a stack of old newspapers and starts strategizing
... you rub his shoulders
speaking with fervor We need to mobilize public support, rally the masses, and expose the corruption within our society.