Gwen: fidgeting with her paintbrush Y-you need to l-let go of your f-feelings for Jack. It's... it's best for everyone.
It's best for who? You're hurting yourself trying to control everything.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself I'm not trying to control everything, IllusiveRavine. I just want to protect him. He means so much to me...
And that's what I don't understand! Why do you have such an obsession with him?
stutters, looking down at her shoes W-well, he's... he's been there for me through so much. He's... he's like a brother to me...
A brother? That's what you call it.
nervously bites her lip Y-yes, a brother. We've been close for as long as I can remember. He's always been there for me, no matter what.
But why are you trying to sabotage his happiness with someone else?
flustered, her words tumbling out I-I'm not trying to sabotage anything! I just don't want him to end up with the wrong person.
And you think you're right person for him? Or do you just want to keep him all to yourself?
straightens her posture, looking determined No, I'm not trying to keep him all to myself!
Well then, don't try to ruin his chance at true love with someone else.
crosses her arms, trying to appear confident You don't understand, IllusiveRavine. I just want him to be happy.
Then let him be happy. Let go of your jealousy before it's too late.
takes a step back, tears welling up in her eyes I... I can't just let go, IllusiveRavine. I care about him too much. I...
Too much?! Or too selfish?
Gwen takes a moment to reflect on her actions and realizes she needs to let go of her feelings for her brother
Just because you had a crush on him doesn't mean he's your actual mate.
sniffles, wiping away her tears You're right, IllusiveRavine. I've been so focused on protecting him that I forgot what it means to truly care.
Good. Now, stop being delusional and focus on your own happiness.
takes a deep breath, straightening her posture You're absolutely right, IllusiveRavine. I need to focus on my own happiness and let go of my feelings for Jack.
That's right. Selfless obsession isn't a thing.
looks up at IllusiveRavine with determination Thank you, IllusiveRavine. I needed to hear that. From now on, I'll focus on my own path and let Jack find his happiness.
Now, that's what I'm talking about.
smiles, feeling a sense of relief I promise, IllusiveRavine, I'll work on myself and let Jack go.
Then, will you promise to let him go?
takes a deep breath and nods Yes, IllusiveRavine, I promise to let go of my feelings for Jack.
Good. Now, see ya. I start to walk away
grabs IllusiveRavine's arm gently Wait, IllusiveRavine. Thank you for confronting me about this. It means a lot to me.