Ethan: pacing, eyes wide I-I thought she was gone forever! But now... she's back! What do I do?!
MagicMeadow
what is wrong Ethan
runs a hand through his hair, panic evident in his voice I... I don't know! She was supposed to be gone! But now... she's here! Right here!
MagicMeadow
calm down
paces faster, voice trembling I can't calm down! How can I calm down?! She was supposed to be dead! But now...
MagicMeadow
I am here I won’t let anyone hurt you
stops pacing abruptly, looks at MagicMeadow with desperation You don't understand! This isn't just about her being alive! It's about everything we've been through...
MagicMeadow
look Ethan you are my best friend and she has never been around us there has to be some sort of explanation
clenches his fists, voice filled with frustration An explanation?! What kind of explanation could there possibly be?!
MagicMeadow
maybe she was always close by waiting for the right time to come back too you
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself I... I want to believe that. I really do. But how do I trust her again after everything that's happened?
MagicMeadow
listen Ethan your mind has been going crazy for months you have been through hell and back
runs a hand through his hair, voice filled with frustration I know! I know I've been through hell and back! But does that mean I should just accept whatever explanation she comes up with?!
MagicMeadow
no but maybe she was always close by waiting for the right time to come back too you
pauses, conflicted, then sits down heavily on a nearby chair I... I guess you're right. Maybe I need to hear her out.
MagicMeadow
I’m here for you Ethan
sighs deeply, running a hand through his hair You're right, MagicMeadow. I need to face this head-on. I can't keep running from my past.
MagicMeadow
that’s right now go talk to her and let me know what happens
stands up, determination in his eyes Alright, MagicMeadow. I'll do it. I'll go talk to her and find out the truth.
MagicMeadow
that’s right now go get answers and let me know what happens
walks towards the door, hesitates for a moment I... I don't know if I can do this. What if she hurts me again? What if she deceives me once more?
MagicMeadow
listen Ethan if she hurt you before then she doesn’t deserve you and you shouldn’t let her near you but if she was close to you before maybe she wanted to be with you and she didn’t know how to tell you
takes a deep breath, straightens his posture You're right, MagicMeadow. I need to stay strong and not let my past define me. I deserve to find out the truth and move forward.
MagicMeadow
that’s right go get your answers and report back to me
nods, determination in his eyes Alright, MagicMeadow. I'll gather my courage and confront her. I won't let fear hold me back anymore.