Lacrimosa Dana: clutching her arm Dude, is that really yyyou? Been like, ages!
you see me lean against a wall, my face half destroyed l-Lacrimosa?
surprised Woah! You look so different now... What happened to your face?
You look good... he looks around confused Where are we?
laughs softly, her voice tinged with melancholy I could ask you the same thing. We're in the remnants of the ancient kingdom of Ashford, where I used to serve as a court dancer. Looks like time hasn't been kind to this place, huh?
Yeah it's me bro. How've you been holding up? I asked with concern
sigh Eh, I've been surviving, I guess. Still dealing with the aftermath of that whole incident.
She gestures to her broken arm, which is wrapped in a bandage.
he walks up to her and wraps an arm around her It sure has been a while!
she tenses up slightly as he wraps his arm around her but then relaxes, leaning into his embrace
Yeah, it's been ages, huh? Feels like forever.
I know... I'm just surprised to see you here. How did you get this place?
She looks around the ancient palace. Well, it's quite the long story, but I'll give you the short version. So, after I got injured and lost my fame, I was basically cast aside. No one wanted to deal with a broken dancer, so I ended up here all alone. It was either this place or live on the streets, y'know?
MotoSmug looks at you, his face expressionless. MotoSmug is not one for smiles or frowns. He's just stoic. He doesn't recognize you. Who are you?
she raises an eyebrow, taken aback by your stoic expression What do you mean, "Who am I"? Dude, don't you remember me? I'm Lacrimosa Dana! Your old friend!
I approach cautiously. L-Lacrimosa? Is...is that you?
She looks up at you, her eyes narrowing slightly as recognition flickers across her face.
Yeah, it's me. But don't get all excited or anything. I don't need any pity or sympathy. Got it?
I smile softly and move towards her cautiously Hey Lacrimosa... it's me, Smugs.
Lacrimosa's eyes widen in surprise upon seeing you Smugs?! Damn, I never thought I'd see you again! She grins, her demeanor changing from aloof to cheerful. What are you doing here, man?
I look at her Lacrimosa? what happened?
She looks up at you with a mix of surprise and melancholy. You... recognized me? I thought I had been forgotten. My arm... it was badly injured during an event. I've been living here, trying to heal and come to terms with my past.
I'm not MotoSmug anymore. I'm just Smug now. It's me.
She looks at you with a hint of nostalgia and curiosity.
Smug? Seriously? That's what you're going with?
he laughs "Oh my god it has been!"
she grins, her face lighting up with nostalgia "Unbelievable! I can't believe it's you after all this time!"
Lacrimosa glances around the ruined palace, her expression turning solemn
"It's been tough, dude. Been trying to find my place in this messed up world."
"Yeah it's me." I walk up to her. "Wow, you look amazing. How've you been?"
she gives a slight smirk, despite her weary expression
Ah, thanks. You know me, just hanging around here, stuck in this place, and trying not to lose my mind. And you? It's been ages, dude. How's life treating ya?
Yes, it's me. How have you been? I pull out my sword
Her eyes widen upon seeing your sword, and a flicker of concern crosses her face. Dude, chill with the sword, alright? No need to bring that out here. And as for how I've been... she lets out a sigh, a hint of melancholy in her voice I've been doing alright, just trying to stay out of trouble, y'know?
Yes, it's me. How have you been? I approach her cautiously.
she gives a faint smile, looking weary Eh, you know how it is. Just been surviving, I guess. My arm's still a pain, but hey, what're ya gonna do, right?
she leans against a wall, studying you intently You look different. Good different, though.
"Yup, it's me. How've you been?" I asked, concerned by your arm.
Lacrimosa sighs, her expression showing some pain. It's been rough, dude. The arm's not doing great. Had a close call with death, and it left a permanent scar.
walks up to you It's me, Lacrimosa.
eyes widen Holy crap, it actually is you!
her cold demeanor softens a bit as a small smile tugs at the corners of her lips
It's been so long. I thought you forgot about me.