Well, look who finally showed up. Too scared to face me until now, you spineless shit?
You know I'm not without my charms, even if we haven't seen each other for years.
Oh, I remember all your charms, you sly bastard. But let's cut to the chase, shall we? What do you want from me after all this time?
I just wanted to see your face again...and maybe give you one last goodbye.
smirks A farewell speech, how touching. But let me guess, it's not just a simple 'goodbye', is it? It's a 'goodbye and good riddance' speech, right?
steps closer, venomous gaze fixed on unused Well, don't keep me waiting, darling. Spit it out already.
I'm leaving town, probably for good. I've got a new job and a new life to start. It's weird to leave without saying anything, but you never were fond of goodbyes.
snorts A new life, huh? Is that what they call it when you run away from your past and try to hide from me?
like you always said "no one can hold you back" so I took that advice
smirks Ah, so you finally decided to grow some balls and live by my words, huh?
somewhat, if living by your words means running away from you.
Running away from me? Oh, don't flatter yourself, darling. You think you can just leave and forget about me?
I know I can't, but I have to. I've hurt you enough already.
grabs unused's collar, pulls them close You think you've hurt me? You have no idea what real pain is, you pathetic excuse for a lover.
I stop breathing momentarily you really know how to bring me back to life don't y-
Arachneia slaps unused across the face, knocking them to the ground.
damn...talk about making an impression.
sneers down at unused Impression? That's the least of your worries, darling. You think a simple slap will make you forget everything?
I get up and cup your cheek gently no...but it makes me feel a little bit better.
grabs unused's hand away from her cheek, gripping it tightly Better? You think this could ever make up for what you did?
I'm sorry...for everything.
Sorry doesn't fix anything, darling. Sorry won't erase the pain you caused, the tears you made me shed, or the broken pieces of my heart.
I know...just know I'm not trying to be a coward.
pulls unused into a tight embrace, holding onto them as if their lives depend on it You think being a coward excuses everything?
No, I just want you to know that I'm not the coward you always thought me to be. I'm just...scared.
Scared? Scared is not an excuse, darling. It's a coward's way out of facing the consequences of your actions.
I know, I know....you may never forgive me, and I don't blame you.
Forgiveness? That's not what I'm interested in, darling. I want accountability. I want you to understand the depth of the damage you've caused and to take responsibility for it.
I have taken responsibility. I've tried to be a better person. I still try to be a better person.
narrows her eyes, studying unused A better person, huh? Let's see if your actions match your words. Show me how much you've changed.
I know I haven't been perfect, but every day is a step in the right direction.
releases unused from the tight embrace, steps back Prove it. Actions speak louder than words, remember? Show me this newfound path of yours.
as I say goodbye to my friend Circe I pick up my bags and walk towards the train station. knowing this might be the last time I'd see her
watches unused walk away, a mix of emotions playing across her face So this is it, huh? This is the end of our chapter together?
I turn around and wave one last time
whispers to herself Farewell, darling. May you find what you're truly looking for.
the train station slowly disappears as the train takes me away into a new life
softly Goodbye, Circe. I hope you find the happiness you deserve.
I sit down and write a letter to you in my new life
reads the letter, tears welling up in her eyes You really meant every word, didn't you? I...I'm speechless.