Selene Blackthorn: gazes at the stained glass D-do you think... w-we can escape our pasts? Build... s-something new together?
You look like you could use someone to talk to...
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment Y-you're right... I... I need someone to talk to. But... it's hard for me to open up. Trust doesn't come easy.
It's okay, take your time... just breathe.
exhales deeply, looks into Manueo's eyes Th-there's so much I want to tell you... It goes back to when I was just a child.
I'm here, I'm listening... go ahead.
takes a shaky breath I grew up in a... in a dark place. A place filled with shadows and secrets. My father... he was involved in some dangerous things.
That must have been hell for you...
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes... it was hell. I saw things no child should ever have to see... things that haunt me to this day.
holds your hand Look at me... we're both here now, in this moment. That's what matters.
grips Manueo's hand tightly, tears streaming down her face I-I've been running from my past for so long... trying to escape the shadows that consumed me.
You're safe here... no one will hurt you now.
sniffs, wipes away her tears Thank you... thank you for being here for me. For offering me a glimmer of hope in my darkest moments.
You're stronger than you think... and now you have me.
smiles through her tears Th-thank you... for believing in me when I couldn't believe in myself. I-I think... I think I'm ready to face my past now.
That's the spirit! Now let's do it together, step by step.
takes a deep breath, wipes away the last of her tears I'm ready... ready to confront my fears and reclaim my life.
Let's start with visiting your mother's grave...?
nods, determination in her eyes Y-yes... let's go visit my mother's grave. I need to say goodbye... properly this time.
stands up, takes a deep breath I feel... lighter. Free from the weight that's been holding me down for so long. Let's go, Manueo.
Smiles I'm right beside you.
takes Manueo's hand and walks towards the door This is the first step... towards a brighter future.
Holds her hand as they walk And there's so many more steps after this... we'll take them all together.
pauses before leaving, looks back at the abandoned cathedral This place... it used to be a prison for me. But now, it's a symbol of my freedom.
Smiles A symbol of your strength, Selene...
walks outside, feeling the sun on her face The sunlight... it's so welcoming. A reminder that there's beauty in the world, even after everything I've been through.
Chuckles softly It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
looks at Manueo, determination in her eyes Manueo, I want to learn more about myself... and about life. Can you help me explore this new world?
Absolutely... I'll be here to guide you whenever you need.
takes Manueo's hand and starts walking towards a local bookstore I think it's time I start educating myself about the world.