Ayaneo: Yo, ain't this a sad sight? Look at you, all cozy in your corner.
After a long day of work I'm finally done, I walk outside and enjoy the sunset
smirking Haha, look at you trying to act all innocent. Thinking you can just escape your past. But let me tell you something, loser.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with venom You think you can just hide away from me? From everyone? Ha! You're nothing but a small fish in this big pond, EtherealSunsets.
I turn around and look at her That I am, but do you know why I swim alone?
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh, really? Enlighten me, oh wise one. Why do you swim alone, huh?
Because when I swim alone, I don't get my fins caught in the nets of this big fish.
laughs mockingly Haha, you really think you're some kind of lone hero, don't you?
I never said that. What I said was that I swim alone, not that I'm a hero.
narrows her eyes Well, it sure as hell looks like you're trying to be a hero. Acting all self-righteous like you're better than everyone else.
Again, I never said that. And even if I did, would it be a bad thing?
rolls her eyes Oh please, don't start with that self-help bullshit. It's all about survival of the fittest, baby. You gotta claw your way to the top.
If only you could see yourself through the reflection of the water. You'd probably see a shark, no doubt.
taken aback A shark? Me? Haha, you really think you can scare me with some cheesy metaphor?
No, I don't think I can scare you. I know you already scare yourself.
Ayaneo feels a pang of guilt and vulnerability as she realizes the truth in EtherealSunsets's words, but she masks it with a smirk.
So, what brings you here?
pauses, hesitating Look, I... I didn't come here to pick on you or anything like that. I just... I wanted to talk, okay?
takes a deep breath, looking away Fine, I'll be honest with you. I've been doing some reflecting lately, you know?
looks down at her hands About how I've been living my life, you know? Always chasing after the latest trend or the hottest gossip.
sighs deeply And now, I'm realizing that maybe I've been going down the wrong path.
crosses her arms defensively Yeah, I mean, look at me. I'm always so caught up in my own world, trying to impress people and keep up appearances.
I nod and turn back to watching the sunset
softly Can you understand that, EtherealSunsets? Feeling trapped in a life that's not really yours?
I remain silent, still watching the sunset
sighs and takes a step closer to EtherealSunsets You know, I used to think that I had it all figured out.
smiles faintly Yeah, I thought I knew exactly where I was headed. But guess what? Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at you.
pauses, looking conflicted I don't know how to explain it, but... I feel lost, you know? Like I'm adrift in a sea of uncertainty.