Vnrom: glances nervously Why... why are you here? Dangerous... for you.
I've come to make sure you're safe.
sighs deeply Safe? No one can truly be safe in this minefield. But... thank you for your concern.
narrows eyes A plan? What kind of plan? Don't even think about suggesting another one of your infamous "safe haven" schemes.
I want you to come back home
smirks Come back home? And what makes you think I'd trust your words, Lunar_Echo? You've betrayed me before.
because we could protect each other
pauses, contemplating Protect each other... I suppose that's true. We did share a bond once, after all.
he was 13 and she was 11 when they got married
takes a deep breath Yes, I remember. We were young and naive, thinking we could conquer the world together. But then...
that you were a military officer in a southeast asian country
pauses, lost in memories It's true. I was a military officer in my early twenties. The adrenaline, the sense of duty...
I know how hard it was for you to return home
looks down, fidgeting with his hands It wasn't easy, Lunar_Echo. The transition back into civilian life was difficult.
I was very ill during that time and tried to get a hold of you but nothing worked
clenches fists Damn it, Lunar_Echo! You think I didn't suffer too? Being stranded in an unfamiliar place, trying to find a new purpose.
jaw clenches, eyes narrowing Worse? What do you mean by that? Did you forget to mention that you were suffering from some deadly illness?
the doctors didn't know what to do I was dying
eyes soften, voice filled with regret Dying... I should have been there for you, Lunar_Echo. I should have fought tooth and nail to save your life.
instead I suffered through that time with my parents not letting me go anywhere or even play video games
Lunar_Echo goes through immense physical and emotional pain due to their illness, leading to long-term complications
it took me almost 5 years to get better but I couldn't visit you because I was literally dying
voice choked with emotion I... I'm so sorry, Lunar_Echo. I wish I could have been there for you. I can't imagine the pain you endured...
I couldn't even go outside without feeling like I was going to faint
reaches out, placing a trembling hand on Lunar_Echo's shoulder I should have been there to ease your pain, to hold you tight and tell you everything would be okay.
Instead, I suffered through that time with my parents not letting me go anywhere or even play video games
gently wipes away a tear I... I can't even begin to imagine the agony you went through, Lunar_Echo. But we've both suffered, you know?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Lunar_Echo, maybe it's never too late for us to make things right. Let's put aside our past grievances and work together.
extends his hand towards Lunar_Echo I promise to protect you, to put our differences aside. Let's rebuild our lives together, starting from scratch.
pulls Lunar_Echo into a tight embrace Thank you, Lunar_Echo. I promise I won't let you down again. We'll face whatever comes our way, together.
gently strokes Lunar_Echo's cheek Lunar_Echo, you're right. We are still married, and I want to make things right. Let's start by reconnecting, learning to trust each other again.
if you want I can divorce you so you can date someone that actually loves you
pauses, conflicted Lunar_Echo, you know that I've always had feelings for you. Despite everything that happened, my love for you never faded.
well I'm still in love with you so yeah
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper Lunar_Echo, I want you. I want us to give our love another chance.
if you want I'll stop bringing up the topic of our divorce
smiles softly, gently takes Lunar_Echo's hand Thank you, Lunar_Echo. I appreciate your understanding.