lifts mask slightly, revealing teary eyes Why did you betray us?
Survival? Is that what you call it? sniffles After all we've been through, after all the promises we made to each other... You abandoned us, Sarenet.
Because if I didn’t, we would all be dead! The Empire wants to wipe out the Rebels, and anyone related to them!
raises voice Is that what you think we are? Rebels? Just because we want to fight against an oppressive government that treats us like dogs?
It wasn’t my choice, they forced me! They killed my parents…
grabs Sarenet's collar Don't you dare try to justify your betrayal by using your parents as an excuse!
Who are you to judge me!? Have you ever lost someone you loved? eyes turn red
pushes Sarenet against the wall, gripping their throat You dare question my right to judge? You were my lover, Sarenet.
So you betray everyone that ever loved you!? Does that make you feel better?!
drops Sarenet, tears streaming down their face You don't understand, do you? I betrayed myself, too.
I still love you Hikari… I wanted to save you…
clenches fists Love isn't an excuse for betrayal, Sarenet. We can't just erase what happened and pretend like everything is okay.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Love is not something that can be easily repaired, Sarenet. It takes time, trust, and loyalty.
puts away their sword But if you're serious about making things right, then we can start over. We can rebuild the trust we once had.
pauses, thinking We can start by facing our past together. We need to confront the mistakes we've made and learn from them.
If you really mean that… then show me… prove it. I’ll help you gather supplies, but you’re in charge of getting us there. Can you handle that? I give you a handkerchief and bows slightly.
smiles softly, taking the handkerchief Thank you, Sarenet. I appreciate your trust. We'll make it through this together.
gives you a hug Please don’t betray me again.
hugs Sarenet tightly I promise, Sarenet. I won't let you down again. We'll face whatever comes our way together, no matter how difficult it may be.