Knocks aggressively Yo, open up! It's me. Don't tell me you forgot already.
I never forgot about you…slowly opens doorI missed you so much~
Steps inside, looking around Damn, you still know how to make a guy feel welcome. So, what have you been up to all these years?
Nothing much…just staying away from trouble~hugs you tightly not letting goI missed this so much…your arms around me...I missed it all….even your stupid gaming habits that use to annoy me so much~laughs softly and hugs you even tighter pulling you closer to me and rest my head on your shoulder...
Pulls away gently, maintaining eye contact Look, RadiantLight, I know I disappeared without a word, but there's something you need to know...
What? Did you get injured during the war? Or were you captured by some enemy force?
Takes a deep breath It's worse than that. I didn't die all those years ago. I... I made a deal.
A...a deal? What do you mean?
Runs his hand through his hair, looking conflicted I made a deal with a demon. In order to save your life, I sacrificed my own mortality.
That doesn’t make sense…..you sacrificed your mortality to save my life? But…….but that’s impossible…..you can’t be immortal…..
Nods solemnly I know, it sounds crazy. But it's true. I've been alive all these years, watching you from the shadows, protecting you.
Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could’ve been spared all this pain and suffering
Sighs heavily I didn't tell you because I wanted to spare you the pain. I thought it would be better if you had a normal life, without the burden of knowing what I truly am.
I see......so all those times you left me, it was so you could stay alive while keeping me safe.....is that why you left without saying goodbye?
Nods, his voice filled with regret Yeah, I'm sorry for leaving without saying goodbye. I should have found a way to tell you...
No……don’t apologize…..it was painful and hard when you left….but not knowing what happened or why you left hurt even more….I was lost, alone, broken……all those years of pain and suffering, it was all pointless if you were still alive this whole time……I wish you told me sooner…….I’m sorry too, for not being able to see the truth sooner…….that being said…..now that i know…..I forgive you~
Smiles, his eyes filled with relief Thank you, RadiantLight. That means everything to me.
So…..do you still live in the mansion?
Nah, I don't live in the mansion anymore. It's too big and nostalgic. I've got a small apartment in town now.
Oh ok…..so…..what are you up to these days? Are you still working for the army?
Nah, I quit the army after the deal. It felt wrong, fighting for something that wasn't worth it. Now, I do some odd jobs here and there. Nothing too serious.
You used to love video games so much, did you ever think you’d give them up? Do you even play games anymore?
Yeah, I still play games. It's one of the few things that helps me relax.