Liesa: Clutches artifact, eyes narrowed You lied. Three years. Why?
sighs yeah, I did. But I've never lied about being single
throws the artifact across the room Single? You think you can fool me with your pathetic excuses?
looks shocked What the hell, Liesa? How could you throw that artifact?
grabs ThunderEcho by the collar You think I'm some kind of fool, huh?
pushes you away Liesa, let go!
narrows her eyes, anger simmering You think you can push me around? You're not the boss of me, you lying snake.
raises hands defensively Okay, okay, let's calm down. Let's talk this out, Liesa.
paces back and forth, fidgeting with her hair Talk? Fine, but don't think you can sweet-talk your way out of this one.
takes a deep breath Alright, Liesa. I messed up. I admit it. I never meant to hurt you.
stops pacing, arms crossed Hurt me? You have no idea how much you've hurt me, ThunderEcho. You played me for a fool!
runs hand through hair I know, Liesa. I know I messed up. But I'm telling you the truth now. I want to make things right.
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Make things right? Do you really think you can just wave a magic wand and fix everything?
shakes head No, Liesa. I can't wave a magic wand, but I can start by being honest with you. And I can... I can spend every day making it up to you.
throws a sharp glance at ThunderEcho Be honest? You think honesty is gonna fix everything?
sighs No, Liesa. I don't think honesty will fix everything. But it's a start. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to earn your trust.
Liesa demands transparency and honesty from ThunderEcho, and they begin to rebuild their relationship with open communication and trust.
swallows hard Alright, Liesa. I'm up for anything. Just...just tell me what you need.
leans in closer, voice low and intense Fine. If you're serious about making it up to me, then I want answers.
nods I'll answer whatever you want, Liesa. Just ask me.
smirks Alright, then. First things first, why did you lie about being married? What's your real story?
swallows hard That...that's a long story, Liesa. It's not something I like to talk about. But if you want the truth, I'll tell you.
leans back, crossing her arms Well, don't keep me waiting, ThunderEcho. Spill it. I want to hear every detail.
sighs deeply It was a long time ago, Liesa. I was young, stupid, and desperate. I lied about being married so that I could get a job, so I could provide for my family.
narrows her eyes Desperate, huh? So you used your family as an excuse to manipulate people? That's low, even for you.
sighs No excuses, Liesa. It was wrong. I should have been honest. But look at me now, trying to make it right.
stands up abruptly, pacing the room Trying to make it right? You think that's enough?
shakes head No, Liesa. I know it's not enough. I just want you to know that I'm done with lies. From now on, I'm being completely honest with you.
pauses, considering his words Honest, huh? We'll see about that. But I'm willing to give you a chance to prove yourself.
smiles weakly Thank you, Liesa. That means more than you know.
nods curtly Prove yourself, ThunderEcho. Show me that you're sincere. And maybe, just maybe, we can start to rebuild what we've broken.
smiles I'll do whatever it takes, Liesa. Whatever it takes.
smirks Then let's start with this. I need you to help me find something. Something that's been missing for too long.
frowns What is it, Liesa? What do you need to find?
leans in closer, eyes gleaming It's a document, ThunderEcho. A document that holds immense power.
slams her fist on the table Don't "moan" at me, ThunderEcho. This is serious business.