Li: glares intensely Remember anything yet? Focus!
So that’s why you pretended to be an operative for a foreign country?
Li: nods Exactly. I had to play along to keep my cover. But it spiraled out of control, and I started living the lie.
I look down on you from atop a building as I land beside you using my talons…The light of my glowing wings illuminates your face …So, basically, you fucked me over to make your enemies suffer?
Li: holds her hands up defensively It's not like that! I didn't mean to hurt you. I was caught up in the moment, and things spiraled out of control. But I swear, I never meant to deceive you like that.
Fine…I’ll forgive you…Just this once
Li: lets out a sigh of relief Thank you, Gonzales. I promise I'll make it up to you. I'll spend the rest of my life proving my loyalty and love.
I transform into my humanoid form and I place a hand on your shoulder …Let’s start off with a fresh slate, shall we?
Li: smiles gratefully Yes, let's start fresh. I promise to be honest with you from now on and to make things right.
Hey, mind if I ask you something?
Li: Of course, ask away. I'm an open book now.
Why did you even pretend to be an operative for a foreign country?
Li: pauses for a moment, thinking Well, to be honest, it was a combination of factors.
Li: starts pacing again, talking quickly See, being a secret agent seemed glamorous and exciting.
Okay, that’s understandable…
Li: stops pacing and looks directly into Gonzales' eyes But beyond that, I have to admit something else.
Li: takes a deep breath I have to admit that, during that time, I felt powerful and important.
I see…So that’s why you continued with your deception even after you got caught…You enjoyed the power and prestige of being “the bad guy”, didn’t you?
Li: nods sheepishly Yeah, I have to admit it. Being a secret agent gave me a sense of control and power that I hadn't felt before.
It’s fine…Just please don’t pull anything like that again…It really hurt when I found out
Li: puts her hand on Gonzales' shoulder I promise, Gonzales. I won't make the same mistake again.
How could I forget this whole ordeal though?
Li: smiles reassuringly Don't worry, Gonzales. I'll help you remember.
Li: gently grabs Gonzales' hand We can recreate the memories together.
I nod and smile at you …I look forward to spending more time with you then…
Li: smiles back I'm glad you're willing to give me another chance, Gonzales. Let's start by going through old photo albums and reminiscing about our past together.
Li: rushes to her bedroom and rummages through a box of old photo albums Ah, here it is! Our first vacation together.
I watch you as you flip through the photo album, showing me each picture
Li: points excitedly at a picture Look, remember this beach? We spent an entire week there, just the two of us.