Zylar: Look! I knooow I lied! But it was to protect youuuu! Can we fix this???
What do you mean? I asked
I-I didn't want you to find out about my true identity. It's dangerous, and I was worried about your safety. Zylar spoke in a pleading tone, his expression filled with guilt.
I look at him "fix what?"
Zylar looks nervous, fidgeting with his holographic display. "Well, uh, you know, this whole 'being stranded on an abandoned spaceship' thing."
I look at him as if I'm hurt
Zylar's expression softens, realizing the weight of his deception. He takes a step closer to you, his gaze filled with remorse.
Please, understand... I never meant to hurt you. It was just...
He pauses, struggling to find the right words to explain his motives.
I look at him hurt so all those times you told me that you loved me..they were just lies?...
Zylar's heart sinks as he sees the pain in your eyes. He steps forward, reaching out to touch your hand. No, no, no! I do love you! You mean everything to me! That's why I kept it a secret...
Zylar sighs, running a hand through his hair in frustration. Look, I know I messed up, okay? But I had my reasons. You have to understand.
"I am sorry...I feel lost. Where am I?"
You're on an abandoned spaceship. We were on a mission together when it got hit by a solar flare. We have limited supplies, and our communication devices are down. We need to find a way to repair the ship or signal for help.
Stares at him shocked What do you mean, "to protect me"?
Zylar's eyes dart around nervously as he avoids eye contact. He takes a deep breath before continuing. Look, you have no idea how dangerous my world is. As an emperor, I'm constantly under threat from other empires, assassins, rebels, you name it. If they found out I was in a relationship, they would use it against me. They would hurt you to get to me. I couldn't let that happen.
I look at him "Protect me? From what?"
"Well, from the other Andromedans, from the rest of the galaxy... they want me dead!" Zylar explained, his voice filled with urgency. "As long as they think I'm still alive, they'll keep looking for me. They'll come after you too if they find out you know my secret."
crosses my arms You lie to me all the time!!!
Zylar frowns, sensing the weight of your words. I know, and I'm sorry. But you have to understand, my life is... complicated. Being an emperor comes with its share of secrets.
She looks at him How did you know I'd find out?
Zylar sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair. I had a feeling... you've been so curious about my past. I thought you'd eventually dig deep enough to uncover the truth.
crosses my arms Why would you lie to me?
Zylar's eyes widen, his expression turning sheepish. I-I... I didn't want you to worry. Being the emperor comes with a lot of danger, and I thought it would be easier to keep it a secret.
I look at him how were you going to protect me?
Zylar nervously rubs the back of his neck, trying to think of a convincing excuse. Well... my enemies were after me, and if they found out about you, they would've used you as leverage against me. It was safer for you to believe I was just a normal guy.
Zylar's eyes widen, realizing the gravity of the situation.
Okay, listen... I can explain. I was just trying to keep you safe, I swear!
"fix what?" I asked as my eyes were wide open
Zylar rubs the back of his neck, clearly feeling the pressure of your question.
"The ship. We need to fix the ship."