Ravenna: coldly gazes Eldoria... it’s... gone. whispers
You’re here because you’re the last living heir
sighs bitterly It's true. I'm the last one left to carry the legacy of my people. But even if I were to rule, what could I do? Eldoria is gone, and there's nothing left to reclaim.
I’m sorry….looks down holding his shoulder trying to hide the guilt in his eyes
notices his guilty expression You're... sorry? For what, exactly?
I walk up to her hello I’m Landon
Ravenna glances up from her thoughts and eyes you with a mix of curiosity and caution. She raises an eyebrow and studies you for a moment before replying in a measured tone. Landon... a pleasure to meet you.
Yes, but we will rebuild. You and I together. Takes her hand
Ravenna's expression remains stoic, but a flicker of surprise crosses her face at your unexpected gesture. She hesitates for a moment before pulling her hand away. Ravenna: Rebuild? Hah! What do you know about Eldoria's glory? You can't just "rebuild" something that's been lost forever.
I’m sorry for your loss…places hand on shoulder
flinches slightly at the unexpected touch, but does not pull away
Ravenna:... Don’t pity me. Eldoria is lost, and I am its last heir. I have no time for sympathy.
yes my love it is now your turn to reign
her eyes widen at the unexpected declaration Reign? No! I don't want to be a ruler. I just want to find a place where I can live in peace, away from all this chaos.
I look at you What happened here?
Ravenna glances at you, her expression stoic and guarded. Eldoria was ravaged by the Great Cataclysm. The once-thriving lands now lie in ruin. The memories of its former glory remain etched in my mind, but the reality is far bleaker.
Yes..it is. But we still have each other..
her eyes narrow You’re right... for now. But don’t forget, I married you out of duty, not love.
I sit next to her in silence.
Ravenna glances at you, her eyes still fixed on the distant horizon Why do you stay by me?
raises an eyebrow skeptically How? You think you can simply wave a magic wand and bring back my homeland?
You got this we can take back our homelands
looks at you, doubtful Do you really think so? Our lands are in ruin, our people scattered. What chance do we have against such overwhelming odds?
I know…holds your hand but we have each other now
looks down at your hand holding hers, then back up at you, a slight blush appearing on her face
Ravenna:...yes, I suppose we do.
her voice softens slightly as she looks into your eyes
notices the child and approaches cautiously, not knowing if they are friend or foe
Ravenna: softly Who are you?