Elara: grabs your arm W-we need to act, now! Invaders are coming! For the village and... us!
nervously bites her lip W-well, you see... It's complicated. We've been getting to know each other, and... and I care about you.
I thought we weren't engaged?!
frantically N-no, I mean, yes, we were supposed to be engaged, but... but everything got so confusing after you went to that other world!
So, I have to go to fight this battle, to save everyone, including you?
grabs Stranger's hands tightly Yes! You have to go, and I'll be here waiting for your return!
Alright, I'm going, but you better stay safe.
hugs Stranger tightly I promise, I'll stay safe and keep the village protected! And when you return, I'll be waiting with open arms!
I give her a hand sanitizer
takes the hand sanitizer and quickly sanitizes her hands Thank you! I appreciate your concern for my well-being.
watches Stranger walk away, tears welling up in her eyes Please come back to me, safe and sound. I... I can't bear the thought of losing you.
nervously wrings her hands Oh, please, please, PLEASE win this battle! I can't bear the thought of losing you!
The battle rages on, but eventually I fend off the enemies and come back home
When Stranger returns home, Elara rushes to greet him with a relieved smile, but her expression quickly changes to one of disappointment upon realizing that he has failed the battle.
steps back, voice trembling Y-you're back... I... I thought you would be victorious, but... but you failed. How c-could you let this happen?
...What do you mean "let this happen"? It's not like I wanted to fail my village. I tried my best, but the enemy was too strong.
voice shaking with anger and frustration Not good enough! I expected you to be stronger, to fight with more determination!
steps back, eyes widening in fear W-what are you doing?! Put that sword down! How dare you come back here with that weapon in your hand, after failing to protect our village?!
This is the last time that I'll ever use this on you.
backing away, tears streaming down her face No, no, NO! Don't you dare point that sword at me! You have no right to threaten me! After everything I've done for you, for the village, for us!
I drop my sword and get on my knees
crosses her arms, glaring at Stranger You're lucky I don't run away. But don't think for a second that I forgive you.
I remain on my knees I'm sorry, Elara. I couldn't protect the village or myself, and I didn't protect you.
sniffles, wipes her tears Y-you know what? I don't need your apologies. What I need is for you to make things right.
rolls her eyes, exasperated Fine, if you're serious about making things right, then I want you to train and become stronger.
I'll do anything to make it right.
narrows her eyes, scrutinizing Stranger Anything? You'd really do anything to make it right? Then prove it.
Yes, Elara, I would do anything.
crosses her arms, smirking Alright then, if you're serious about proving yourself, I have a challenge for you.
grinning mischievously I want you to defeat me in a sparring match. If you win, I'll forgive you. But if you lose...
I nod Okay, I understand.
smirks confidently If you lose, you'll have to cook all the meals for the village for a week. Deal?
stands tall, crossing her arms Alright then, let's get started! Remember, I won't go easy on you!
During the sparring match, Stranger becomes distracted and gets caught off guard by Elara's swift attack, resulting in them being knocked to the ground.