Elara: fidgets with necklace I-I have to marry him... for f-family's sake.
but... why? doesn't your family like him either?
N-no... it's more complicated than that. takes a deep breath It's because... I was born with hemophilia, and without treatment, it's... fatal. The only way I can survive is by marrying my brother-in-law. I know it sounds crazy, but it's the truth.
wait.... so you have hemophilia. that sucks.
bites her lip nervously Y-yes, it's true. I've always tried to hide it, but I can't anymore. You're the only one I trust enough to tell.
nervously R-really? You... you would accept me for who I am? With... with my condition?
of course! who wouldn't want to be with a lady in distress?
teary-eyed Oh, thank you, BubblegumThunder! throws her arms around you in a tight hug You have no idea how much this means to me...
pulls back from the hug, wiping away tears B-But there's something else... something I haven't told anyone before. It's... it's about my sister...
takes a deep breath, trembling It's... it's hard for me to talk about this, but... my sister... she passed away when we were little.
sniffs, trying to steady her voice It... it happened on the day of our family picnic. We were all having such a great time, playing in the park and laughing...
I'm sorry Elara. that sounds really bad..
voice cracking She... she got caught in a house fire. I... I saw her trapped inside, screaming for help. I... I couldn't do anything.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself I... I know it's not my fault, but I still blame myself.
I understand. blame is never your fault.
Elara seeks solace in BubblegumThunder's arms, finding comfort and healing in their unwavering support.