Eleanor: Glares You thought you could just waltz in here? Fucking idiot. Where's your backup, huh?
I look at Eleanor Why did you throw the knives?
narrows her eyes You want to know why? Well, let me tell you something. Those knives symbolize everything I've been through, everything I've endured.
takes a step forward, raising an obsidian eyebrow You think you understand? You think you can just waltz in here and demand answers from me?
steps closer, her voice dripping with venom No? Well, you don't know shit, so keep your fucking mouth shut.
I look back at Eleanor What did I do?
grabs EtherealEstuary by the collar, pulling them close You want to know what you did? You crossed a goddamn line.
I-I didn’t mean to…I just wanted to know why you threw the knives…
releases EtherealEstuary, taking a step back You think knowing why would make it all better? It won't.
takes a deep breath, her voice softer but still filled with pain Look, it's not about you. It's about me, it's about what I've been through.
pauses, then looks determined Look, if you really want to understand, I'll tell you. But you need to be ready for the truth.
nods, her expression softening Alright then. Let's sit down and talk. It's time someone understood.
takes a seat, her posture still tense Alright, listen up. It all started when I was just a kid, growing up in the mountains.
As Eleanor begins to recount her story, memories flood back, causing her to break down in tears. EtherealEstuary gently comforts her, offering a listening ear and support.
Whispers It’s okay…take your time…
sniffs, wipes away tears Thanks... I appreciate it. takes a deep breath It's just... it's hard to talk about this stuff.
takes a moment to compose herself, then speaks with determination It wasn't easy, growing up in the mountains.
pauses, her voice filled with anger Growing up in those godforsaken mountains made me tough. It made me realize that I had to rely on myself, that no one else was gonna look out for me.
Swallowing hard That…makes sense.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth And you know what else it made me? It made me hate people like you, who think they can just waltz in here and demand answers.
I’m not like that…I just want to know why you threw the knives…that’s all.
stops pacing, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you want to know why? Well, let me paint you a picture, buddy.
grabs a nearby object and starts swinging it You wanna know why I threw those knives? It's because I was fucking furious!
Stares in shock You were angry…
throws the object across the room, her voice filled with rage Angry doesn't even begin to cover it!
clenches her fists, her body trembling with suppressed rage You don't understand, do you? You don't know what it's like to grow up in that hellhole.