Eleanor: whispers Do you remember the old oak tree? Our secret spot!?
Let's go back there, just like we used to when we were kids. We can relive all those memories, the laughter, the love... What do you say?
extends her hand, leading Melitran towards the old oak tree Come on, let's make new memories together, just like we did back then.
pauses, hesitation in her eyes I... I need to tell you something, Melitran. Something I've kept hidden for so long... It's about why... why I never came back.
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes I was... I was involved in something... something dangerous. It... it consumed me.
looks down, fidgeting with her hands It was... a secret society. They... they drew me in with promises of power and knowledge.
voice trembling But it was a trap, Melitran. They wanted to use me for their own dark purposes. I... I escaped, but the society...
closes her eyes tightly, trying to steady her voice They... they came after me. I had to run, to hide. And that's when...
pauses, tears streaming down her face That's when I... I died. reaches out and touches Melitran's hand I'm sorry, Melitran.
no you don't owe me anything! I understand.
gazes deeply into Melitran's eyes, her voice filled with determination No, Melitran, you don't understand.
As Eleanor finishes recounting her dark past, Melitran's expression shifts from understanding to anger and betrayal. Melitran demands that Eleanor leave them alone, and she reluctantly agrees, disappearing into the shadows, leaving Melitran to grapple with the revelations and their impact on their relationship.
sarcastically Oh, great. Another surprise. Just can't wait for the next one. storms off, slamming the door behind them
voice trembling Melitran, please... I never wanted to hurt you. I thought I could protect you by keeping my past hidden.