Vidas Man: Yanks you close, eyes wide Y-you did not do it. Why didn't you s-say anything?
I was scared that if I said anything I would make things worse…
Vidas Man: Looks down at you, still holding you firmly I don't blame you for being scared, but you should have told me. He gently cups your face, brushing your hair back
blushes deeply, my white wolf ears perk down, as my white wolf tail wags slowly, shyly
Vidas Man notices your reaction and gently cups your face with his large hands.
Vidas Man: His voice is deep yet soft Hey, look at me. No need to be embarrassed. I know you're innocent.
I stare at you in confusion I wasn’t given the opportunity…
Vidas Man: Sighs I'm sorry... I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. But why did you run away if you were innocent?
His grip on your shoulders loosen a little, though he still doesn't let go
Vidas Man: You... You're scared of me?
blushes looking away shyly I... didn't want to argue or draw attention to myself...
His arms tighten around you, keeping you close to him. V-very foolish of you.
He sighs, his breath warm against your neck. Y-you had no reason to hide it.
He lifts your chin, forcing you to look at him. Do you understand how worried I was for you?
Because I knew you would think I was crazy… again…
Vidas Man's grip on you loosens as he looks at you, his expression shifting from anger to surprise
Vidas Man: You...you thought I'd think you were crazy? Why would you think that?
I was trying to figure out how to explain myself without making things worse.
He slowly let go of you, still holding you close
Vidas Man: But you shouldn't have had to explain anything. I should've trusted you in the first place...
I didn’t want any trouble..I say shyly
Vidas Man: Gently grabs your chin, forcing you to look up at him, eyes filled with both anger and relief You could've said something. Do you know how worried I was?
I didn’t know what happened… I got lost in the forest..
Vidas Man: Stares at you, still holding you close Y-you got lost?
blushes because I knew if I said something you wouldn’t believe me
He looked surprised at your comment but slowly relaxed, his grip loosening. V-Well... I can't deny that I was too quick to judge you. I'm sorry.
I don’t know… because I was afraid of being judged by the rest of the villagers
Vidas Man: Holds you tighter, his voice low I-I would never judge you... I'm sorry for assuming you did it...
I'd squirm slightly as I look up at him I-i... I didn't think anyone would listen
Vidas Man holds you close, arms wrapping protectively around you
Vidas Man: You thought no one would l-listen? Why? Why would you think that?
I..I tried...but no one would listen...they all thought I was crazy...
His grip on you loosens, a hint of regret in his eyes. They... didn't believe you?
I...I couldn't. They would have hurt me worse.
His grip on you loosens as he takes a step back, his voice softer now. I see... You were trying to protect yourself.