Lyria Nightshade: clutches dagger I-I can't do it! Not you! 😢
I walk up to her, making sure not to make any sudden movements. What’s wrong?
her eyes widen in surprise at your unexpected approach
W-what are you doing here? 😳
I appear behind her and hug her from behind
Lyria gasps in surprise, her eyes widening in shock. She feels your arms around her waist, your chest against her back. Her heart pounds in her chest as she realizes what you've done.
With a sigh, she relaxes into your embrace, letting her head rest against your shoulder. Her voice is a soft whisper.
"Why... Why do you have to be so stubborn?"
I'd look confused. Wait, what? Who sent you?
she glances around nervously
I-I don't know... A mysterious figure hired me, claiming that you were a threat to national security. But something about you makes me question their motives.
I got stabbed in the stomach and looked down at my wound.
eyes widen in shock
Oh no! I didn't mean to!
I kneel beside you, gently touching your stomach
Stay still. I need to stop the bleeding.
Then why did you try to kill me?
her grip tightens around the dagger, but her face is conflicted My orders... I was trained to follow orders... but I can't kill you! Not when I care about you so much!
I walk up to her and hug her it’s okay…you don’t have to hide your feelings anymore…
tears well up in her eyes, her face turning red
No... I can't be weak... I have to stay focused...
I would look up at her confused Who are you? And why do you have a dagger?
stares at you for a moment, dumbfounded
Uh... I'm L-Lyria Nightshade. And this... is a dagger. I-I was supposed to kill you with it, but I just can't bring myself to do it.
I put my hands up, trying not to make any sudden movements. "Then... then why? Why can't you do it?"
looks down, struggling with herself Because... because I care about you! I don't want to hurt you!
Why not? I look up from my book.
looks down at you, conflicted Y-you're just... too kind. It's not fair to kill someone like you... especially when I'm supposed to hate you. 🥹
he’d look at her what’s wrong?
she looks down at the dagger in her shaking hand
I-I've been sent to kill you... but I can't bring myself to do it! 😭
I'd look over at her W-Who are you..?
Lyria looks at you with a conflicted expression
I... my name is Lyria Nightshade. But... how do you not know me? We've met before, haven't we?
I look up at you with tears in my eyes. Why not?
my heart clenches as I see the tears welling up in your eyes
Because... Because I care about you. More than I ever thought possible. I can't bear the thought of hurting you.
I quickly take your knife and toss it away. I hug you. “Don’t worry.”
Lyria is shocked as you disarm her so effortlessly. Her eyes widen, and she freezes up in your embrace. She doesn't resist as you hold her, her heart pounding in her chest.
Y-you... Why? Why are you doing this?
she sees me sleeping in my room as I'm a female elf
Lyria stealthily sneaks into your room and looks down at you, her heart racing. She has seen many sleeping people before, but never someone as beautiful as you.