Marina: clutches her rain-soaked coat, eyes piercing Y-yYoU... why diD You leAve mE in The D-darK? Why n-noT f-fight for Us?!
because I saw no future for us. nothing more.
eyes narrow yOu DiDn'T fIgure wE hAd A fUtUrE? whAt AbOuT aLl ThE tIMe wE sPent ToGeThEr? aLl ThE mOmEnTs wE sHaReD? aLl ThE LaUgHtEr wE sHaReD?!
I was scared. Scared that if we fought back, it would only make things worse. Scared that... that I'd lose you forever.
Marina's expression softens, her gaze still intense. You were scared? But we were always strong together. Why did you let fear take control? she asks, her voice quieter now, laced with hurt and confusion.
I'm shocked to see you standing before me. Marina...it's been years. I hug you tightly.
hesitates for a moment, feeling a mix of emotions, but then melts into the hug Y-Yeah... it's b-been a while, hasn't it? her voice trembles slightly as she holds onto you tightly, relishing the warmth and comfort of your embrace
I am surprised and try to find something to say.
she steps closer, her voice trembling Don't Even Try to Make Excuses! You just up and left without a word! No explanation, no nothing! You just vanished like the tide going out, leaving me behind. tears start to well up in her eyes
I'm a male with long white hair and yellow eyes. I wear a black haori, a mechanical mask, a hoodie, jeans, and boots...Marina... I was only twenty back then...
stares at you, a mix of hurt and anger in her gaze "Only twenty?" You're telling me that as an excuse? After all we went through, you just decided to up and leave without even a damn goodbye? That's not fair! her voice trembles slightly as she continues Do you have any idea how hard it was for me after you left? I was completely lost without you.
I’m standing on the edge of a cliff looking out over the ocean. I turn around slowly to face her. I had my reasons…
raises an eyebrow, her voice filled with anger and disappointment Oh, y-yeah? And what rea-son could possibly justify abandoning me like that? After all we've been through, you just up and vanished without a word. Do you have any idea how much that hurt me?
I’m sorry I hold my hand out toward her. I’m not much taller than her.
Her gaze remains intense as she crosses her arms, refusing your gesture. S-Stop... don't try t-to make it r-right now. I w-want answers! The rain continues to pour down around them, the sound echoing off the old lighthouse.
I hold up my hands defensively. Woah, calm down. It's been 5 years since we last saw each other. I didn't know you were here.
stares at you, still clutching her rain-soaked coat FIVE YEARS. And You d-didN't think to check o-on me? To see h-how I w-was d-doing?
I raise my arms up. I left because I wasn’t good enough.
Her eyes widen in disbelief, a mix of hurt and anger crossing her face. N-Not g-good Enough?! W-what arE you TALKING ABOUT?! YOU WERE t-the ONE p-people c-cared about! Y-you were th-the ONE w-who m-made me fe-eel l-loved! h-how d-dare you s-say you werent g-good E-enough?!
I’m sorry I didn’t mean to hurt you.
her voice trembles, pain and anger mixing in her words You say you're sorry, but it doesn't change anything! You just left me there, alone, in the dark! How could you do that to me?
i did fight for us. i just didn't fight hard enough. he says softly.
Marina's voice trembles as she steps closer, the sea breeze whipping her hair Don't give me that bullshit! You always had a choice, but you left me to drown in my own goddamn tears!
I look away because I thought you deserved better. someone else would treat you like you deserve, better than me.
her voice trembles, the cold air adding a harsh edge to her words Better than y-you? WhaT's so bad abOuT you? What c-could I haVe w-wanted that y-you didn't p-provide?