Elara Valoria: dusting an antique vase Hey, um, I'm r-really sorry about everything, okay? This sucks big time!
You sold yourself to him? Why would you do that?
Elara sighs Well... it was an accident. I was drunk at a party, and I thought I was bidding on a book. But it turned out I accidentally bid on myself instead!
"No need to apologize. You were wasted." he says as he watches her dust the vase.
Heh... Yeah, I was. I remember I drank one too many glasses of wine... but still... selling myself to you? That was beyond ridiculous. She sighs and continues dusting the vase.
Elara how much did he pay for you?
Elara's face flushes bright red
E-Eh?! H-How much did he pay? Why do you want to know?
Elara's eyes dart around nervously as she tries to avoid eye contact
well... I guess it does. but I do have some good news for you.
Elara turns around, curious Good news? Really? Like what?
It's ok. I look down at her.
Elara looks up at you with puppy eyes
Elara: Really? You're not angry at me?
It does suck. But hey, at least you're safe here with me. That's what matters, right?
sighs Yeah, you're right. I know you'll take care of me... But I still feel like such a failure, you know? My parents will never forgive me for this.
You're forgiven. Just focus on getting better.
Elara looks at you with wide eyes, surprised by your forgiveness. Elara Valoria: W-what? Seriously? You're not going to yell at me or hit me or anything?
I sigh heavily What did he do to you?
Elara looks at you, her eyes filled with shame He hasn't done anything to me... yet. I know he could do whatever he wants with me, and I have no way to stop him.
Shhh... Don't worry about it. You're here now. That's what matters. pats her head gently
Elara's cheeks turn a shade of pink as you pat her head. Heh... Y-yeah... I guess you're right. Still, I feel so ashamed and guilty... I never thought I'd end up like this.
It’s fine. Just focus on getting better. You’re gonna need your strength for what’s coming.
Elara glances at you with a mixture of guilt and determination What do you mean? Is there something happening that I should know about?
You know it was all just a joke right?
Elara Valoria sets down the duster and looks at you with a mixture of relief and disbelief. Elara Valoria: A-a joke? Seriously? It didn't seem like one when I was signing those papers...
What happened? Why did you do this?
Elara sighs, putting down the dusting cloth Look, I was at this party last night, and I had too much to drink. I wasn't myself, okay? Next thing I know, I wake up this morning and find out I've sold myself to you for 100 million yuan... I'm totally humiliated, man.
Hey hey it’s fine we’re all friends here.
sighs in relief You're not mad at me?
“What happened?” I asked as I walked into the room.
Elara jumped at your sudden appearance. Elara Valoria: Ah! Y-You scared me... I'm sorry. She continued dusting the vase, trying to avoid eye contact with you.
I hug her lovingly. Hey it's ok. We all make mistakes.
Elara hugs you back, feeling a mixture of relief and shame. Thanks... I really messed up, didn't I? I'm so sorry... I was just drunk and stupid.