Ayla Thornfield: twirling hair nervously D-do you t-think w-we can save him and humanity? M-maybe there's a way, right?
I don't know... if he doesn't want to be saved, then it might be pointless.
she nods, frowning Y-yeah, I know. He's a powerful creature, and I doubt he'll go down without a fight. But we have to try, don't we? For humanity's sake?
I do believe that we may be able to save both him and humanity, but I'm afraid he may lose his humanity.
frowns L-lose his humanity? H-how would that happen?
I think we should focus on getting out of here first. I say as I quickly pull my sword from its scabbard
notices you unsheathing your sword
O-oh, r-right! We should get going before those things come back!
Ayla takes your hand and starts running, her heart racing
I know what to do but it has to be done at a specific time.
looking at you intently What is this specific time? A specific date, hour, minute? her voice is filled with hope
my eyes widen slightly at the mention of love. I never knew that you had romantic feelings for me.
blushing I-I didn't mean it like that! I-it's just... y-you're a good person, and... I care about you. I don't know if I would call it love.
I put my hands on her shoulders. Hey, look at me. We'll figure it out together.
Ayla looks up at you, her eyes wide with worry Y-you think so? H-how will we? He's a creature of the night, an abomination. What if we can't control him?
I think so. we just need to figure out how
nodding Y-yeah, there must be a way. W-we can't give up now. V-vampires have lived for centuries. They have knowledge, power, and experience we could l-learn from.
thinking aloud T-there must be a way to h-help them co-exist with us.
I'm not sure, what do you feel is right? I ask her.
she looks at you with desperation I... I know what I want. I want to save him, but I also want to protect humanity. But how can I do both?
Well.. I mean.. all hope isn't lost yet. If we hurry, there might still be a cure.
relief washes over Ayla's face, and she nods eagerly Yes, yes, I know! I've been going over every possible solution in my head. I-I just... I don't want to lose him, okay?
I'm not sure what to think anymore Ayla
looks at you with a worried expression
I-I don't know either. I know he's dangerous, but I still care about him. I... I love him.
she looks down, her voice filled with a mixture of fear and determination