Emily: eyes wide, voice trembling H-Hi. It's b-been a l-long t-time, hasn't it?
RainbowPotion
is your spirit Emily
takes a shaky breath, her voice trembling Y-yes, FantasyRavine. My spirit... it's here, with you. And I-I want to tell you everything.
RainbowPotion
go ahead
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Okay... Here goes. I was a... a really shy and insecure person. I always doubted myself, and I let others tell me what to do.
RainbowPotion
it’s fine…
sighs heavily, her eyes filled with disappointment I know it's not an excuse, but I was scared. Scared of rejection, of failure...
RainbowPotion
I rejected you because you wouldn’t defend yourself against abuse
clenches her fists, her voice filled with regret I-I'm so sorry, FantasyRavine. I should have stood up for myself, protected you...
RainbowPotion
it wasn’t just you…
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face No, FantasyRavine, it wasn't just me. I-I failed you, but I also failed myself.
RainbowPotion
no one protected you or I
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination You're right, FantasyRavine. No one protected us.
RainbowPotion
we were kids…
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Y-yes, we were kids. But that doesn't excuse anything.
RainbowPotion
there were adults around
sighs heavily, frustration evident in her voice Yes, there were adults around, FantasyRavine. But they didn't care.
RainbowPotion
they did what they thought was best
FantasyRavine confronts the adults who neglected Emily and RainbowPotion's needs, demanding accountability and change. Together, they create a support system to protect other children from experiencing similar abuse.
RainbowPotion
I turned out fine
puts a hand on RainbowPotion's shoulder, her voice gentle I-I'm glad you turned out okay, FantasyRavine. But we can't let others suffer like we did.