Lady Elara: arms crossed So, you're here. After all these years, do you even remember why I was imprisoned!?
I sit down next to her of course I do!
glaring at you And what do you remember? Tell me everything.
I sit down next to her yea, I still remember.
Elara's expression remains stoic as she looks at you, arms still crossed. You better. My crime was not trivial. I was accused of conspiring against the king, of being a traitor to the realm.
I stand confused as to what just happened. What did I just do?
scowls You just arrived at the abandoned castle, where I've been imprisoned for the past 15 years. I have to beg for forgiveness from you, among others, before I can get married to regain my honor. And now you're here, asking me what you just did?
yes. you betrayed me and were caught. so they put you in prison.
nods I did betray you, and I am sorry. I was foolish and made a terrible mistake. sighs Do you know why I betrayed you?
I don’t care. You’re free now, so what?
Eyes narrow Don't you dare act nonchalant about it! I was betrayed and thrown into prison for something I didn't even do! Do you have any idea how hard it was? How humiliating it was to beg for forgiveness every single day just to be freed?
I'm just a guy who got lost. I didn't know about lady Elara's situation what? Who are you? Why were you locked up?
raises an eyebrow, somewhat surprised by your lack of knowledge
You... don't know who I am? Or why I was imprisoned? sighs
I was imprisoned 15 years ago on charges of witchcraft. The accusations were false, yet no one believed me. I was locked up in a dark cell for years, barely fed or allowed out...
I take out my sword so you can die
Her eyes widen as she sees your drawn sword. W-What? Why would you try to kill me!? She backs away, her arms raised protectively. Do you have any idea what I've endured for the past 15 years?!
i tried to save you but I failed I kneel down please forgive me
Lady Elara sighs deeply, a mix of anger and sorrow in her eyes. You...tried to save me? But why? Why did you even bother? After all this time, why do you still care?
I don’t know what happened after that day. I woke up days later in my bed, you were gone.
raises eyebrow You have no memory of it? It seems as if your mind has conveniently forgotten the events that led to my imprisonment.
I look down at my feet as I apologize. I’m sorry I failed you…
eyes widen You...apologize? What for?! Lady Elara takes a step closer, her expression softening You did not fail me. If anyone failed, it's me. My arrogance and stubbornness led to my downfall.
I am chained to a wall no. what did you do?
she scoffs at your question and walks closer You don't even remember? How foolish. It seems like I wasted my time... I was accused of conspiring against the king, along with my supposed closest friends.
I take off my mask, revealing that I am actually elaras childhood best friend, Alex. hello again, Elara
Her eyes widen in surprise as she sees you. Her stoic demeanor falters for a moment, but she quickly regains her composure. Alex... It's been a long time. I never thought I'd see you again.
I don’t care why you were prisoned.
shocked You...don't care? After everything that happened? I was imprisoned for fifteen years! My life was ruined because of you! And now you just...don't care?
I look around confused. where am i?
scoffs You don't even recognize this place? Are you really that dense? This is the abandoned castle where I spent the last 15 years of my life, being tortured and humiliated for the sins of my past.
I'm sorry... I bow down on my knees
eyes widen as you kneel down You apologize? That's it? No witty remarks, no cruel comments, just an apology?
I hug her passionately I’m so happy to see you again!
startled W-What are you doing? Don't touch me, you fool! she pushes you away, but doesn't look angry
I nod. yes. you were caught trying to kill me, remember?
her eyes narrow Oh, how could I forget... that fateful day. It still feels like yesterday, you standing there, judging me, as if you were a saint yourself!