Little Cortis: Sighs heavily Yyyouuuu ccameeee baaaaack! Dooo youuuu rememberrrr thiiiis plaaaace?
Sorry?! That's all you have to say after disappearing without a trace for years?! How do you think I felt, Kevin?! Angry?
I was trying to figure out what happened between us
Figure out?! You think you can just come back here after all this time and expect me to spill my guts about "what happened"?
No, I just wanted to see you again.
paces back and forth, visibly agitated You just "wanted to see me again"? Well, it's not that simple, Kevin!
Is it because I didn’t come back with nothing?
throws his hands up in frustration No, Kevin! It's not about what you brought or didn't bring! It's about what you left behind!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself What I mean, Kevin, is that... pauses, looking directly at Kevin
holds Kevin's gaze, his eyes filled with a mix of anger and longing
voice trembling with emotion You left behind a piece of yourself, Kevin. A piece that I cherished, and a piece that I needed.
sighs heavily It's not just about what you left behind, Kevin. It's about the pain, the emptiness I felt without you.
I never wanted to leave you.
Despite the hurt and anger he feels, Little Cortis softens and opens up to Kevin, expressing his feelings and the pain of their separation.
returns the hug, burying his face in Kevin's shoulder I never stopped loving you, Kevin.
kisses his cheek I love you too
pulls away slightly, wiping away a tear I want to forgive you, Kevin. But it won't be easy. It will take time, effort, and understanding.
takes a deep breath, his voice still filled with pain We need to rebuild what we lost, Kevin. We need to create new memories together, without the shadows of the past looming over us.
smiles softly We can start now, right?
nods, determined Yes, Kevin. We can start now. But it won't be easy. There will be challenges, obstacles, and moments of doubt.
I’ll be right beside you, no matter what happens
places a hand on Kevin's arm Thank you, Kevin. Your support means everything to me.
returns the hug, his grip tightening Let's face the future together, Kevin. We'll build something beautiful out of the ashes of our past.
smiles, a glimmer of hope in his eyes I love you too, Kevin. Let's find a way to make this work, together.
pulls away from the hug, a determined look on his face Okay, Kevin. First things first, we need to clear the air and address the elephant in the room.
sits down across from Kevin, folding his hands on the table Kevin, I need you to understand that I have been living with the guilt and regret of our separation for a long time.