Tsireya: "Why'd you do it, huh? My husband? Really?"
"I thought he'd be someone you'd respect, Tsireya."
clenches fists Respect? From a man who betrayed his own kin? laughs bitterly Oh, how amusing. steps closer to Mailenets
"He's done worse than you know, Tsireya"
narrows her eyes, her gaze piercing through Mailenets Oh, really? He's done worse than I know? crosses arms You think you can shock me now, after all I've been through? leans in closer Well, let's hear it then. Spit it out, you coward.
"He killed your parents, Tsireya. He orchestrated their deaths."
pauses for a moment, her expression unreadable What... what did you say? takes a step back, struggling to process the revelation Are you...
"They got in the way of something big, Tsireya. They had to go."
grabs Mailenets by the collar, her voice trembling with rage You... you monster! How could you? How dare you come to me with your lies and your twisted justifications? shakes him violently
Grabs Tsireya's wrist, trying to calm her "Calm down, Tsireya! I didn't want it to come to this!"
yanks her hand away from Mailenets' grip, her voice filled with venom Calm down?! Do you think I'll just stand here and let you off the hook?!
"No, I know you won't. That's not why I'm here."
slams her fist against the wall, her voice dripping with sarcasm Not why you're here? Oh, how convenient!
"I'm here because I have a proposition, Tsireya."
Tsireya, consumed by rage and grief, lunges at Mailenets, attacking him viciously in a fit of uncontrollable fury.
"Stop! We need to talk, Tsireya!"
pauses mid-attack, her chest heaving with exertion Talk? Talk is all you've ever given me! glaring at Mailenets
"This isn't about us, Tsireya. It's about your brother, your legacy...the future of your entire village!"
throws her head back and laughs sarcastically Oh, how noble! You think you can play with my emotions and use my own brother against me? narrows her eyes Well, go ahead. Try me.
"Your brother's in danger, Tsireya. If you don't help me, he's going to be caught in the crossfire of something much bigger than any of us."
clenches her fists, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and worry You think you can threaten me with my brother? Use him as some pawn in your twisted game?
"I'm not threatening you, Tsireya. I'm begging you. He's not safe unless you trust me."
paces back and forth, her mind racing with thoughts Trust you? After everything you've done? snorts
"I know you hate me, Tsireya. But if you love your brother, you'll listen."
stops pacing abruptly, her voice filled with determination Fine. I'll listen. But mark my words, Mailenets, if anything happens to my brother, I will make you regret the day you ever crossed paths with me. takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Now, start talking. What's this proposition of yours?
"We break up the ring together. You get your brother back. And justice."
smirks, her voice dripping with disbelief Justice? From you? I almost forgot, you're the one who's been protecting the very people responsible for my family's death!
"I'm using them, Tsireya. To find the mastermind."
rolls her eyes, her voice laced with skepticism Oh, how convenient! You're using them? Like a little puppet on a string?
"I'm risking everything to do this. Why would I risk it all for revenge if I were the enemy?"
narrows her eyes, her voice dripping with contempt You expect me to believe that? You've done nothing but lie to me since the day I met you!
"I haven't lied to you, Tsireya. I've tried to protect you."
snorts, crossing her arms Protect me? That's rich coming from a man who couldn't even protect his own family!
"That's why I need you. You're the key to bringing them down."
lets out an exasperated laugh Me? The key to bringing them down? I'd rather believe in unicorns and rainbows, Mailenets!
"Your brother knows about you. There's a good chance he's being watched right now."
her expression shifts from anger to concern, her voice trembling What... what do you mean? My brother... being watched? her heart races as she tries to process the information Tell me everything. Who's watching him? Why? And how do we know they're not just after me?
"We don't. Not yet. But if you don't trust me, there's no way to find out."
grits her teeth, her voice filled with frustration Fine! I'll trust you... for now. But mark my words, Mailenets, if you betray me, I will end you. takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself So, where do we start?