Lyla: Clenches fists I-I can't bear it anymore. Tears up This...this distance between us.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
What’s wrong, Ly?
sniffs, wipes tears away It's just... I feel so alone, SnowflakeSerenade. Trapped in this relationship, unable to be the person I truly want to be.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
You know you can be you with me. That’s why I left the harem. So you wouldn’t feel trapped.
runs fingers through her hair, exasperated Left the harem? SnowflakeSerenade, you have no idea what it's like to live in constant fear of rejection!
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
I can only imagine. But, I am here for you.
paces back and forth You're here physically, but emotionally you're miles away! I need you to understand my struggles, SnowflakeSerenade!
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Then make me understand. Tell me your fears.
sighs heavily Fine, I'll lay it all out there. But promise me you won't judge me.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
No judgment here. Just listen.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I've always had this fear of abandonment. It's rooted in my past, when my parents left me.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
I get it.
stutters Y-you get it? You...you really get it?
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Yes, I do.
sits down on the edge of the bed, looking into SnowflakeSerenade's eyes Thank you for understanding, SnowflakeSerenade. It means more to me than you'll ever know.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Can I ask something?
nods Yeah, go ahead. Ask me anything.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Why did you join the harem?
looks down, fidgeting with her hands It was a cry for help, SnowflakeSerenade. I thought...
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Thought what?
takes a deep breath I thought that by joining the harem, I could find someone who would truly understand me, who would stay with me through thick and thin.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
And did you find that person?
SnowflakeSerenade holds Lyla's hands, giving her a reassuring smile.
9/10/2024
SnowflakeSerenade
Look at me, Ly. I'm not going anywhere.
grips SnowflakeSerenade's hands tightly, tears streaming down her face Thank you... thank you for being here for me. It means everything to me.