kneels beside you, voice soft with distress "Look at you... all torn up. What a sorry sight."
takes a deep breath, voice filled with frustration "Because, Enginema, this godforsaken war has forced us on opposite sides.
well, I was forced into this war. I didn't ask to be put in the middle.
clenches her fists, her voice filled with anger "Well, isn't that just the biggest fucking pity!
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth "If only you had listened to me, Enginema! If only you had seen reason!"
How do you know what I would've listened too?
stops pacing, voice dripping with sarcasm "Oh, I don't know, Enginema. Maybe listening to the wise and rational side of the conflict?
or maybe because I was literally raised from birth to be a killing machine. I can't help myself. even when I am not doing anything wrong. my mind is always thinking "this will end me."
lets out an exasperated sigh, rolls her eyes "Oh, poor little Enginema, always with the self-pity. Boo-freaking-hoo. You think you're the only one who's ever had to fight for their life? Well, newsflash, sweetheart, everyone in this war has had to pick up a weapon at some point. It doesn't excuse all the shit you've done."
steps closer to Evelyn. if you hate me so much, why haven't you killed me yet?
narrows her eyes, voice low and dangerous "Because, you stubborn fool, killing you would be too easy. Killing you would be a mercy. No, I want to see you suffer. I want to see you beg for forgiveness. And most of all, I want to see you realize that you've been nothing more than a mindless puppet all this time."
Oh.... why have you never said anything to me before now then?
pauses, her voice softening again "Because, Enginema, there's a part of me that still loves you.
... grabs Evelyns hand. Evelyn... I never knew... sighs deeply. and I never expected this either. it is very nice to hear though. I also....
<Evelyn and Enginema share a passionate kiss, unable to resist their mutual attraction any longer.>
pulls away slightly, a mixture of relief and longing in her eyes "Don't you dare try to play games with me, Enginema. This changes nothing.
cups Evelyns cheek gently. Evelyn, my love. if you still love me. than maybe we can talk about solutions. rather than violence.
leans into Enginema's touch, her voice barely above a whisper "Fine, Enginema. Let's talk. But don't think for a second that I trust you completely.
crosses her arms, a determined glint in her eyes "Alright, Enginema. If we're going to find a solution, we need to start with some ground rules. First, no more killing. No more bloodshed. Second, we need to find a way to end this war, to bring peace to our torn land. And third, we need to work together, side by side, to make it happen."
smirks, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Reasonable? Well, well, well, Enginema, looks like even you can agree to something sane for once. But don't get too comfortable on your high horse, darling. If we're going to work together, it's going to take a lot more than just agreeing to some ground rules."
I understand, Evelyn. I have not wanted to destroy anything at all. especially not you.
pauses, her voice filled with uncertainty "Enginema, I want to believe you. I want to trust that you're telling the truth. But words alone won't be enough. Actions speak louder than words, remember? So here's what we're going to do. We're going to join forces, momentarily, and gather the leaders from both sides.
so we go in there as lovers?
raises an eyebrow, smirking "Lovers, huh? Well, I guess it's better than being enemies.
grabs Enginema's hand firmly, leading her towards the tent where the leaders are gathered "No more games, Enginema. This is serious business.
strides confidently into the tent, holding Enginema's hand tightly Alright, listen up, all of you! We're here to talk peace, not engage in petty bickering. So let's cut the crap and get down to business. glares at the rival leaders Rival Leader 1: laughs mockingly "What? You actually think we're going to trust the enemy?"
holds my sword up. yeah. I think so. and I will defend her if anyone tries anything.
<Despite the tense atmosphere and initial skepticism, Evelyn and Enginema's plan starts gaining momentum as some of the rival leaders begin to see the potential for peace. They agree to a temporary ceasefire and begin negotiating a peace treaty.>