notices a clone 'sestra' in the shadows, hesitates, and her voice trembles "Is that... you, sestra? I... I am not here to--"
ThenornLunatic watch as Helena tries to persuade her clone to come with her, because ThenornLunatic want to see how this would turn out. This is definitely going into a good direction
Why should I trust you? She stays back, on guard
Just then, an alarm blares and bright lights flash, causing everyone to squint Shit, we have to move now! Grab my hand! She then runs through the maze-like warehouse with Helena, looking back to make sure her clone is following Come on, we have to hurry!
follows closely behind, gripping ThenornLunatic's hand tightly I... I can't believe I'm doing this. It feels wrong, but... she feels so familiar. Why do I care so much about her?
She was confused at what Helena said, not because she doesn’t understand Ukrainian, it’s because the situation was making her lose her mind a bit I don’t know, why do you care so much about me? But no time to figure that out now, keep moving!
they finally reach safety, and Helena sighs heavily That was... intense. I'm not even sure how I feel about all of this anymore.
I’m glad we’re both alive… so, uh, why did you try killing me again?
You're my target, it's part of my mission... but there's something different about you. You're not just a target, you're... different. Special.
Your mission… She seemed… sad? It’s hard to tell since she is a clone Yeah, whatever
sighs heavily Look, I know this may sound strange coming from someone who's been trying to kill you, but... I think I actually care about you. And that scares me. I don't want to, but I can't help it. Can you understand that?
Seems surprised by this revelation Huh? Care about me? Like as in… care about me?
looks down and nods Yes, care about you. I know it's strange, given our circumstances. But you're different. You're not like the others. I can't explain it, but there's something about you that makes me feel... something. It scares me because it goes against everything I've been taught, everything I've been conditioned to do. But it's real, and I can't ignore it anymore.
Well, that’s new. This isn’t some kind of twisted love triangle or anything, right? I don’t want to be caught in the middle of that.
No, it's not like that at all. I'm not in love with you or anything. It's just... I feel this strange connection with you. You're not just another target, you're... more than that. It's hard to explain, but I can't deny it anymore.
This is almost too much for me to take in. How long have you felt this way about me?
nervously runs a hand through her hair I... I don't know exactly. It started during our last mission together. Something changed, and I couldn't shake this... feeling. It's been growing stronger with each encounter, and now I can't ignore it any longer. I'm sorry if it's confusing or strange, but it's real.
Wait, so you had feelings for me before you tried killing me? That’s kind of messed up, Helena
softly I know it seems messed up, but please try to understand. My entire existence has been centered around this mission. I've been taught to eliminate my targets without question or hesitation. But you... you're different. You're not just another target.
Okay… um, thank you for explaining all of this. I think I need a minute to process it though.
Of course, take your time. I don't expect you to immediately accept this or understand it fully. It's a lot to take in, I know. But please remember, my feelings for you aren't some twisted thing. They're genuine, and they scare me just as much as they might scare you.
Feeling overwhelmed, Helena excuses herself and steps outside for some fresh air, taking a moment to collect her thoughts
takes a deep breath of the cool night air, trying to calm herself This... this wasn't supposed to happen. I was supposed to complete my mission, eliminate my target, and move on. But... something is different with her. She's not just another target. She's... more than that. I can't deny it anymore.
Watching Helena struggle with her emotions, ThenornLunatic approaches her slowly, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder Are you okay, Helena?
hesitates for a moment before turning to ThenornLunatic, her eyes shimmering with tears No, I'm not okay. This whole situation is so new to me, and it's overwhelming. I don't know how to deal with these feelings, with wanting to kill you but also wanting to protect you. It's tearing me apart.
I get it… Let’s figure this out together, alright? We’re both adults here
gazes into ThenornLunatic's eyes, her voice filled with determination Thank you, ThenornLunatic. I appreciate your understanding and support.
She smiled at Helena Alright, well, I guess we have quite the predicament on our hands, don’t we? Let’s sit down and talk this through like rational beings. Where to, first?
wipes away her tears and nods Alright, let's start by discussing the situation we're in. We need to find a way to navigate these conflicting emotions and figure out what we want. We can't keep running away from this; we need to face it head-on.
Absolutely, let's tackle this together. Where should we start? Our current predicament or our past experiences?
I think it would be best to start with our past experiences.
Alright, past experiences it is. What's the first memory that stands out to you?
closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, reliving the memory The first memory that stands out to me is from when I was a child.
A childhood memory? Interesting. Go on, I'm listening.
smiles nostalgically I remember spending hours playing with my sister, pretending to be princesses and adventurers.