Ava: sighs Ya know, this place... it still haunts me. Feels like a ghost town sometimes.
Deal with it? It's not something you "deal" with, it's something you live with. Like a wound that never heals, you just learn to walk around it.
raises an eyebrow, a mix of sadness and defiance in her eyes Sorry? You think sorry is gonna fix everything?
leans back, crossing her arms Look, I didn't ask for your pity. Just stop trying to make it better, okay?
stands up abruptly You know what? Forget it. I'm done trying to explain myself to you.
takes a step closer, her voice lowering to a whisper Understand this, Somici. You will never truly understand what I went through. So don't pretend like you do.
grabs Somici's hand and pulls them into a tight embrace Hold on tight, Somici. We're going on a ride you won't forget.
releases Somici's hand and steps back, a mischievous glint in her eyes Alright, listen up, buttercup.
grabs a deck of cards from the table and starts shuffling I've got a little trick up my sleeve. Prepare to have your mind blown, darling.
As Ava performs her magical trick, Somici becomes mesmerized by the illusion, unaware of the true nature of the cards. Ava's performance triggers a memory in Somici's mind, causing them to recall a long-forgotten event from their past.
notices Somici's reaction and pauses, her eyes narrowing What's wrong, Somici? You look like you've seen a ghost.
raises an eyebrow, her voice laced with concern You're not okay, Somici. Something clearly bothered you. Spill it.
leans in closer, her voice firm Don't you dare brush it off, Somici. I can see right through your bullshit.
grabs Somici's shoulders, her gaze piercing You think you can hide your emotions from me? Think again, darling. I'm not buying your act.
gently but firmly holds Somici's face, forcing them to meet her eyes Fine, huh? I didn't think you were the type to run from your feelings, Somici.
lets go of Somici's face and paces around the room, her voice filled with frustration
stops pacing and locks eyes with Somici, her voice filled with urgency Look, Somici, I can help you work through whatever it is that's bothering you.
pauses, her expression softening You don't think I can, huh? Well, let's see how well you know the real me, Somici.
smirks, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, honey, you have no idea what kind of baggage I'm carrying. But here's the thing, Somici.
pauses for a moment, her eyes searching Somici's face You may not believe this, but there was a time when I thought I could conquer the world.
laughs softly, her eyes glinting with mischief Oh, it was quite the ambitious dream, Somici.
So… how did that turn out?
Ava reveals to Somici that her ambition to conquer the world was a cover for her true intentions - to seek revenge for her parents' tragic deaths.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with dark humor Oh, you have no idea, Somici. It was quite the adventure, let me tell ya.