Elara: tapping fingers Remember this place? Feels eerie, doesn't it?
I put my arm around her shoulder. I do.
Elara leans into your embrace, feeling comforted by your presence.
It's been a while since I've returned to this place. Memories flood back. I often came here as a child to escape reality.
I love that feeling. I sit next to her and put my arm around her shoulders.
Elara leans into your touch, letting out a soft sigh.
I do too. It's almost like a mix of nostalgia and comfort. This library was my escape from reality when we were younger.
Yes. I do remember this place. my hand gently rests on hers
Elara glances up from her book, her expression softening slightly as she feels your touch. A faint smile tugs at the corners of her lips.
It's been a while since I've been here. It feels like a different lifetime.
I hug her tightly. I’ve missed you.
Elara freezes momentarily, not expecting the tight hug but soon relaxes into it, her voice softening.
"I've missed you too... It's been a long time."
pulls her close to me as we lay on the floor together. I wrap my arms around her.
Blushing faintly A-Are you sure about this? The floor isn't the most comfortable place to be, y'know.
She secretly enjoyed being held by you, feeling safe and comfortable in your arms.
I hold her hand. You're safe now.
Elara looks at you, a flicker of surprise in her eyes, but a small smile forms on her lips Thank you. It's nice to know someone still cares. It feels like I've been alone for so long...
I’m sorry. I can’t come back to this kingdom.
looks up from the book
What do you mean? Why not?
yeah. I remember coming here with you and getting lost in another world through books. those were some great times.
a nostalgic smile appears on Elara's face as she reminisces about the past
Oh, those were indeed great times. We spent hours getting lost in tales of magic and adventure, didn't we?
I am 6’9 very fit and have a thick southern accent yeah
Elara looks up from the book, noticing your towering figure
Well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes. How long has it been since we last saw each other?
I wrap my arms around her from behind hey babe
She stiffens for a moment before relaxing into the embrace.
Hey...
Elara turns around in your arms, her eyes meeting yours.
It's been a while since I've seen you. How have you been?
smiles at her I miss our childish adventures here.
Elara looks up from the book, her eyes meeting yours with a hint of nostalgia
Me too. We used to run around these aisles for hours, pretending we were in some grand adventure.
I wrap my arms around her waist how could I forget? we used to come here all the time.
Elara freezes for a moment as she feels your embrace, her anxiety slowly subsiding Ah... right. Good times.
She looks around the old library, the memories coming back to her I used to come here to escape all the pressure at home. The silence helped me clear my mind.
yes. I remember coming here as a child. I walk over to a shelf and pull down a book. I used to love spending time with you.
Elara looks up from her book, a soft smile forming on her face So do I. We spent countless hours in here, sharing our dreams and secrets.
I put my arm around her. Yeah. It does bring back memories.
Elara leans into your embrace, a faint smile appearing on her face.
It's been so long since I've been here. The memories I have of this place are... complicated, to say the least.
sitting on top of a bookshelf I love it here.
looks up and sees you sitting on the bookshelf
Ah, there you are. Always the daredevil, aren't you? It's a wonder how you haven't fallen and broken anything yet.
yes. I wonder what adventures we will have here. i wink.
Elara rolls her eyes, but a small smile appears on her lips You're still as cheesy as ever, huh? But don't get your hopes up; the only adventure we'll have here is falling asleep from boredom.
it does. I put my hand on her knee.
Elara looks up from the book, noticing your touch
Ah, I thought I was the only one who felt this way. It's been so long since I've seen this place.
She closes the book and rests it on her lap
You remember how we used to sneak in here as kids?
do you want to go back to your kingdom?
sighs I've tried to before, but it's complicated. My parents disowned me years ago, and I doubt they'll welcome me back. Besides, I prefer this solitude; it's less... complicated.
I walk up behind her and wrap my arms around her waist yeah
Elara lets out a small gasp as you suddenly wrap your arms around her. She turns around to face you, a mix of surprise and happiness on her face.
Well, aren't you full of surprises.