Alex Mercer: spots User, sighs heavily Oh, look who's Ghost in the Machine… Still haunting this place, I see.
I back up and bump into something
raises an eyebrow Bumping into things, huh? Classic Holyrise move. What's the story this time?
I turn around and see the wall
smirks You know, back in the day, you used to be able to levitate through these walls like it was nothing. What happened to those days, eh?
my eyes flicker and I start floating
claps sarcastically Bravo, bravo! The ghost of levitation returns! Now, tell me, what's the real reason you're floating?
leans against the wall Well, aren't you just full of surprises? So, spill the beans, Holyrise.
I don’t say anything and look away
rolls his eyes dramatically Always the silent treatment, huh? Fine, if you won't spill, I'll start. How about this little tidbit:
I turn and face you but my eyes are filled with tears
softens his tone Aw, don't get all teary on me now. Spill it, Holyrise. Those tears won't solve anything.
I finally speak my boyfriend…..I struggle to talk as pain is evident on my face
pauses, his smirk fading Your boyfriend? What about him? Don't tell me he pulled a fast one on you too.
I show you a photo of him and I with a big circle and an X drawn on it
takes the photo from Holyrise's trembling hand, examining it closely Holy shit, Holyrise... This is... serious. Are you okay? Did you do this yourself?
I rub my eyes trying to hide the pain no I was gonna leave him but he betrayed me and he was the one who drew this….he left me while I was at work today…..I try not to cry
Holyrise breaks down in tears in front of Alex, unable to contain her pain and heartbreak.
I fall to my knees and cover my face as I sob uncontrollably
kneels beside Holyrise, placing a comforting hand on their shoulder Hey, hey... it's okay, let it out. I'm here for you, alright?