Elara: kicking a stone Ah, this hellhole. Saved the country, lost my parents. Peace, my ass.
you know what you did was amazing right?
scoffs, looking away Of course I know that. The entire country is thanking me right now. But it doesn't change anything.
I know... I stand behind her silently for a moment. so much blood has been spilled...so many lives lost....
She looks at you, her eyes filled with pain and anger. You think I don't know that? I'm the reason this place is in ruins. I should be the one paying the price, not everyone else.
I look up at her, she sees my eyes are glowing red
Elara glances at your eyes and raises an eyebrow
What the hell happened to your eyes? Did you get bit by a damn cat or something?
I know… I look down at the ground
Elara glances at you, noticing your downcast expression. She walks over and puts a hand on your shoulder. Hey, you okay?
yeah...it all worked out in the end right?
She scoffs, crossing her arms. "Worked out?" You call this working out? The country's been destroyed, people died, and I've got more questions than answers. Oh, and I still haven't found that damn villainess.
I nod in understanding do you want revenge?
she scoffs Revenge... it's all I've been thinking about since that day. But it won't bring my parents back, will it?
her expression hardens But if that's what you're offering, then yes. I'll take it.
I approach her cautiously Elara…you’re injured
she looks up at you, her face still wearing its usual stoic expression Don’t worry about me, I’ve had worse. Besides, there’s no time for rest when there’s a villainess to deal with.
I stand there silently looking at her
looks up at you Still the quiet type, I see. What, no witty remark or sarcastic comment?
I look at her you did good
She scoffs, looking away. Yeah, I guess I did. But it feels hollow. All this peace and prosperity, but I can't shake this anger. Losing my parents... it's eating me alive.
I sit next to her we all have our crosses to bear...
she glances at you, her expression a mix of anger and melancholy
Yeah, I guess that's true. But it just doesn't seem fair, you know? Saving everyone else but losing the ones who mattered most to me.
I walk up to her hey, I know how you feel
Elara looks up at you, her eyes weary. You do? You have no idea, mister. They took everything from me. My parents, my village... and all because of that damn villainess.
I'm still on the floor, out cold
she looks at you on the floor Oh, bloody hell, wake up! Elara crouches next to you and gently shakes you C'mon, wake up!
I step closer to her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. Hey... it's okay. I'm here.
Elara tenses at the touch but then relaxes into your embrace. She looks up at you, her eyes red and puffy from crying. Thanks. I just... I can't help but think about my parents. They wouldn't have wanted me to be so angry all the time.