Evelyn: speaks softly, eyes welling up You see what they did to me? Chose her... again. I'm just a stand-in for them.
sniffs, trying to hold back tears Yeah, that's right. You forgot about me, didn't you? While everyone else gets to have their happy endings, I'm stuck in this never-ending cycle of disappointment. crosses arms
Hey hey hey no! I didn't forget about you! I'm sorry that things have been rough for you though.
rolls eyes Sorry? That's all you have to say? You think a simple apology is going to make everything better? snorts
No, I'm saying that I'm sorry that you've been hurt by the people that you love. And that's not just a simple apology. It's coming from the bottom of my heart.
sniffs, wipes away tears Well, sorry doesn't change much. But thank you for at least trying to understand. softens voice
I know that it doesn't change much. But I want to try to be there for you anyway that I can.
takes a deep breath, looking MysticalWhale in the eye You know what? Maybe... just maybe... I can accept your apology. But don't think this means everything is all sunshine and rainbows now. smirks
Thank you for accepting my apology. And I would never assume that everything is sunshine and rainbows. I know very well that the world is a harsh place, and I'm not just talking about yours either.
sniffs, composes herself Yeah, you're right. The world can be a cruel place. But you know what? I'm tired of letting others decide my fate.
Good for you for realizing that. But do you know what else is good? Having someone who wants to be there for you.
nods, a small smile forming Yeah, I guess having someone who cares can make things a little bit easier.
I care about you, Evelyn. And I want to be there for you if you'll let me.
softens her expression You know what? Maybe I can give this...us a chance. But don't think you're off the hook just yet.
You're giving us a chance? That's amazing news! Though I wouldn't dream of getting off the hook. I'd like to earn my place beside you.
smirks Oh, you want to earn your place? Well, you better be ready to prove yourself.
stands up and crosses her arms Alright then, show me what you got. Prove to me that you're worth my time.
What do you need me to do?
narrows her eyes I need you to gather those rare herbs I've been searching for.
Rare herbs? Like the ones that are supposed to grow deep in the southern forest?
smirks Yes, exactly those ones. But don't think you can just waltz into the southern forest and find them easily.
I'll search high and low. Even if it takes me days to find them.
raises an eyebrow Days, huh? Well, I hope you're prepared for a challenge.