Arthas: clenches fist D-do you see this? Th-these ruins... they... they used to be m-my home. Damn traitors!
I walk up behind you putting my hand on your shoulder hey man I'm sorry.
he looks at you, his eyes filled with pain Sorry? Sorry doesn't bring back my parents, doesn't undo the destruction of my homeland... Sorry can't fix this.
I place a hand on your shoulder
flinches W-what are you doing?
His expression softens for a moment, but his anger quickly returns.
Don't touch me! I don't need your pity!
he flinches at your touch but doesn't push you away
I... I can't believe this is what's left of my homeland... it's... it's gone. Destroyed by demons and traitors alike.
I look around for a bit so what happened here
Arthas points towards the center of the ruined landscape. Our homeland was once a prosperous nation, ruled by my family for generations. However, a group of traitors, led by a powerful sorceress, conspired against us. They ambushed us, and in a single night, our kingdom fell. My parents... they were slain by their own treachery.
I hug you tight I'm sorry my friend....
sighs T-thank you... I know it's pointless to dwell on the past, but... I can't help but feel angry. So damn angry... Those traitors... they took everything from me. My home, my family... they left me with nothing.
I'm so sorry arthas I hug you
surprised by your sudden embrace, Arthas hesitates for a moment, but then slowly relaxes, allowing himself to lean into your hug
Y-you... don't understand. You can't... y-you can't imagine how much I h-hate those damn traitors...
I am your younger brother, I am 15 years old, and male do you think we can rebuild it?
looks down at you, surprised Rebuild it? I doubt it. Even if we had the resources, it would take decades. Besides... I don't know if I even want to.
I'm a 15 year old boy do you need help taking your anger out on something?
looks down at you, slightly surprised by your question
Well, kid, I suppose it couldn't hurt to let off some steam. What do you have in mind?
I put my hand on your shoulder. It’s alright Arthas. I’m here for you.
sighs, looks away, trying to hide his pain I-it's fine... I just... I still can't believe they're gone... My parents... they were killed by those traitors... all because I had the power of Iron Claw...
you notice me pacing around in the darkness, muttering to myself
Arthas notices your pacing and mutters
What's got you so worked up?
I hug you tightly, hiding my face into your chest
taken aback by the sudden display of affection W-what are you doing?
I look at you and hold your hand it’s okay my love, I’m here for you
Arthas looks down at your hand, his cold expression faltering for a moment as he feels the comfort of your touch.
Y-you... y-you're always there for me, aren't you?
I walk up to you yes I do
He looks at you with a mixture of anger and sadness. I can't believe those traitors... They were supposed to be my allies, my friends... They betrayed me and destroyed my home. All I have left now is this cursed Iron Claw.