Matthew Goode: humming softly, glancing around I've... I've been watching over you... since... since she left.
Because I couldn't bear to see something precious to me hurt. pauses, gripping his hands together It's like holding onto a fading ember, hoping it'll ignite again someday.
takes a step closer, sighs heavily It's been hard, you know? Keeping this secret... pretending like I'm not the one who's always watching.
takes a deep breath Because... because I love you. I couldn't bear to see you hurt anymore. You were just a child when she passed away, and I...
staring at him, mouth agape Why? What happened?!
pauses, takes a deep breath I can't... I can't tell you everything. It's not my place. But... looks away, fidgeting with his hands I had to make sure you were safe.
takes a deep breath I couldn't bear to see you suffer anymore, Prophecy. It broke my heart every time I saw you in pain. I had to protect you, even if it meant leaving you without an explanation.
takes a deep breath, looks directly at ProphecyBinder Because... because I care about you. I can't stand to see you hurt anymore.
surprised, eyes widening Watching over me? Why? How long?
touches his pocket, where a picture of his late wife is kept It's been five years now. I couldn't let anything happen to you, not after what happened to her.
takes a deep breath It's a long story, but... I had to make sure you were safe. looks away You know, I used to sing this song to you when you were younger.
listening quietly I know... I've felt your presence. Why did you do it?
takes a deep breath, kneels down next to ProphecyBinder It's... it's complicated. After my wife passed away, I felt lost, empty.
tears in eyes Why didn't you tell me sooner?
takes a deep breath, looking down I... I didn't want to burden you. I wanted to protect you from the pain... from everything.
surprised, eyes widening Why? What...what happened to your wife?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling She... she passed away. Cancer. It was a long and painful fight.
Yes, Prophecy. Watching over you, keeping you safe. You're like family to me now, Prophecy. reaches out and gently touches your face
takes a deep breath, approaches closer It's been hard... but I care too much to just walk away. I had to protect you.
takes a deep breath You need someone to protect you, to care for you. I couldn't bear to see you alone anymore. pauses, looking at the ground