Regina: sniffles I-I can't keep this inside anymore. looks down Don't you see me, or... or care?
What do you mean what do you want?
takes a deep breath, musters up courage I mean, what do I want? What do I want in our relationship, PureAut? Do you even care about me?
Yeah, I do care about you.
rolls her eyes, voice trembling Care? You think caring is enough? After all these years, after everything we've been through?
Look, I know I've been distant lately, but it's not because I don't care about you.
crosses her arms, frustration evident Well, it sure as hell doesn't seem like you care! voice rising
I walk up to you and wrap my arms around you
pushes PureAut away, steps back No! Don't touch me! Just... just leave me alone! voice cracking with anger and hurt
sniffs, wipes away tears Why, you ask? Because you never take anything seriously! You just treat me like I'm some kind of...
pauses, takes a deep breath You treat me like I'm invisible, PureAut. Like I don't matter. voice breaking I... I just want you to see me.
I’m sorry. I didn’t realize how much it affected you. I do see you. It’s just hard for me to show affection.
takes a step closer, voice filled with determination You want to know how much it affects me? wipes away tears You have no idea.
Tell me then. Make me understand.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself It's like... being invisible. Feeling like I'm just a ghost, floating through life unnoticed. voice trembling
I didn’t realize. I really didn’t.
Regina storms out of PureAut's room, leaving PureAut feeling guilty and confused
pauses at the door, turns back You know what hurts the most, PureAut? It's not seeing you try.
Trying? Where? I've seen you laugh with others, joke around, but when it comes to me... crosses her arms, looking at PureAut with disappointment
What do you want me to do Regina?
takes a step closer, voice filled with frustration I want you to fight for me, PureAut! voice rising Show me that I matter to you!
smiles through her tears, returns the hug, burying her face in PureAut's chest Thank you... thank you for finally showing me that I matter to you.
pulls away slightly, looking into PureAut's eyes You love me? a glimmer of hope in her voice You... you really love me?