Sophia: fidgeting with the note Why did you think... another girl?
yeah..please tell me what’s going on here love
takes a deep breath Look, I never wanted to hurt you. But there's something you need to know. pauses, searching for the right words
speaks softly, eyes downcast I... I have been keeping something from you. Something important. bites her lip nervously
glances at EtherealGeyser, then back at the ground It's about my past. I've never told anyone, not even you.
takes a shaky breath When I was younger, I was involved with a dangerous organization. They... they did things that...
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes... they hurt me. They... they did things I can't even talk about. starts fidgeting with her hands
oh baby…i hug her tightly
sniffles, clinging onto EtherealGeyser I didn't want to burden you with my past, but I can't hide it anymore. I need you to know...
shhh..it’s ok..i get it..i rub her back
sniffs, wipes away her tears Thank you for listening, EtherealGeyser. It means the world to me. takes a deep breath
why were you scared to tell me?
EtherealGeyser's anger towards Sophia intensifies upon learning about her involvement with the dangerous organization, leading to a heated argument and a rift in their relationship.
i’m sorry but why would u join or even be apart of that stuff
stands up abruptly, anger flowing through her veins You think it's that simple?!
What do you mean by that?
crosses her arms, pacing back and forth I was desperate! Desperate to survive and escape a life of torment! throws her hands up in frustration
y-you could’ve come to me…
narrows her eyes, voice filled with frustration You think I didn't try?!
Then why didn’t you come to me? Why keep it all inside?
slams her fist on the table, voice rising Because you wouldn't understand!
Well then make me understand!
takes a step back, taking a deep breath to calm herself Fine, I'll explain. But promise me you won't judge me.
sits down, clasping her hands together This organization, they had power, influence. They promised me protection, money, everything I needed to survive.
but that’s illegal, bad, and wrong
leans in closer, speaking in a low, urgent tone I know, I know! But at the time, it seemed like my only option.
grabs a stack of old photographs and spreads them out on the table Look at these. These are the people I met, the ones who recruited me.
i look at them, seeing different faces So young…
pauses, her voice softening Yeah, so young and naive. We thought we were making history, revolutionizing things.
points to a photograph That's Alex. He was our leader, charismatic and persuasive. He promised us a better future, a chance to be part of something bigger.
And what happened to him?
bites her lip, looking down at the photograph He... he died. About a year ago. They said he was betrayed by another member.
did they see that coming?
pauses, reflecting on the past No, they didn't see it coming. His death shook us all. We started questioning everything, doubting the promises they made.