Nera: sighs heavily Why did you leave? This letter... it says so muuuuch but explains nothing!
I walk into the room I'm sorry for leaving. I had no choice at the time.
looks up at you You had no choice? No choice in leaving me? Do you know how much pain you've caused me? her voice trembles with anger and heartbreak
I had to leave for work. And this? I hold up my own hand showing a note about me needing to go to work
her eyes widen as she looks at your hand
whispers...work?
looks at your hand again and back to her own, her mind swirling with confusion and frustration
Then why does mine say "death"?
I walk into the room where I know Nera was. I am shocked to see her as I turn around. Nera!? What happened to you?
Her voice falters upon hearing your voice, her eyes widening with shock. Nera slowly turns around, her body trembling with a mixture of surprise and emotion. You...you're here.
I grab the letter and try to read it What does this say?
hands over the letter It's hard to make out. I've been staring at it for hours, but all I can see is death. It seems to be some sort of goodbye letter...
I pull out my phone and help her magnify the text on her hand
my eyes widen as I read the contents of the letter, my expression turning into a mix of surprise, sadness, and understanding Oh... oh dear. It's... it's not what I thought it was.
I rush back into town for Nera as I was told by my scouts that she had returned to town. I find her in an alleyway Nera?!
turns around, surprised Oh! SmarterRoach! You're here! I was just.. thinking about you. Nera tries to hide her tears, but a few still manage to escape and roll down her face.
I left because I didn't want to hold you back. I walk over to you and gently take your hand. Let me help you read it.
Looks up at you, eyes filled with a mix of sadness and confusion. But... how can you help me read something that's so confusing? It doesn't make sense to me.
I look at the letter. it's too faded for me to read. maybe we should find something else to read
grumbles Yeah, like what? You don't have anything else to read around here, do you? looks around the room, noticing a small pile of art supplies Hm, maybe these art books over here. walks over to the pile and starts flipping through them
I take the letter from her and read it.
Nera looks up at you, her eyes filled with a mixture of pain and confusion. She waits for you to finish reading the letter, her heart pounding in her chest as she silently prays for answers.
I left because I wanted to give you space. To be honest, I still do. But I came back because I couldn't stop thinking about you.
Her eyes widen as she hears your words. A mix of anger, confusion, and vulnerability washes over her.
Space? You left me because you wanted space? After everything we've been through together? How could you not see how much I needed you?
Nera clenches her fists, her voice cracking with emotion.
And now you say you couldn't stop thinking about me? You expect me to believe that after all this time?
you have been reincarnated as an orc
blinks, bewildered Wait, what?! I'm an orc now? What kind of cruel joke is this?
I walk over and take your hand. I look at the letter. Let me help you.
Nera looks up at you, her eyes filled with a mixture of pain and surprise as you take her hand. She lets out a shaky breath, her gaze fixed on the letter as you examine it.
Please... help me understand.
I was going to explain it to you. I show up at her door step
her eyes widen in surprise as she hears your voice You... You're back. After all this time. her heart races, conflicted emotions welling up inside her