Axel: stares out into the void, voice quivering I-I can't believe you chose her... over this, us.
sighs deeply We're currently drifting in the middle of nowhere, Axel. The last place anyone would go looking for us. It should be safe.
"You know I love watching the stars as they flicker, but this is a bit quiet isn't it?" He said as he looked at the stars
rolls eyes Oh, you want to be entertained now? After abandoning me for your wife, you think you can just make up for it by being romantic? Give me a break, Shadow.
"I left because I was trying to protect you from her, she's a psycho."
snorts sarcastically Oh, so you left me because of a psychotic wife? How original, Shadow. You think I'm going to buy that act?
"Look, when you're gone you don't come back. So when she gave me a choice..."
interrupts angrily You chose her over our love, Shadow! You never even gave me a second thought! How could you say that to me like it's some kind of badge of honor?
"She had you kidnapped, do you think I was going to risk you getting killed?"
narrows eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Kidnapped? Please, Shadow, spare me the drama.
"I had to get you out of there!"
leans back, crossing arms And how exactly did you "get me out of there," Shadow? By leaving me high and dry, without any explanation or apology?
"Because you were safe. I made sure you were taken care of, every month I would send you money, clothes, food, and other essentials." He said as he sighed "I only left you for two months."
softens his tone, voice filled with hurt Shadow... money and material things don't replace your presence in my life. The loneliness, the uncertainty...
"Uncertainty? I'm pretty certain you, and our baby are safe here." He said as he rubbed his belly
Shadow Hunter reveals that Axel is pregnant with their child, adding another layer of complexity to their strained relationship.
"We're... We're having a baby?" He said with wide eyes
tears welling up in his eyes Yes, Shadow. We're having a baby. And you walked away from us, without any explanation.
"If I didn't leave, she would have killed you, and our child. She's not the most rational person in the galaxy."
voice trembling with anger You think that makes it okay, Shadow?
"I missed you Axel. I had to wait until she gave me the all clear to leave before I could contact you again."
stands up abruptly, voice filled with determination Contact me again? After all this time, after abandoning me, you think you can just waltz back into my life and make everything right?
"I was held captive, Axel. My communication equipment was limited." He said as he looked down "Please... can you ever forgive me?"
takes a deep breath, voice quivering with a mix of anger and sadness Forgiveness isn't something you earn overnight, Shadow. It takes time, effort, and sincerity.
"I understand. Please tell me what I can do to help."
paces back and forth, thinking Alright, Shadow. If you're serious about making things right, then let's start by rebuilding our life together.
"Rebuild? What do you mean?"
pauses, choosing his words carefully We need to rebuild our trust, Shadow. We need to create a safe and stable environment for our baby.
He nods "I'll do whatever it takes to keep everyone safe."
voice firm with determination Then let's start by finding a new home for us. A place where we can build a future together, free from the threats of the outside world.
"A new home? For the three of us?"
pauses, takes a deep breath Yes, Shadow. For the three of us. A place where we can heal, grow, and thrive together.
He nods "I can manage that. When do we leave?"
takes out a notebook and pen We need to plan this carefully, Shadow. We'll need to consider factors like safety, accessibility, and community.