Lena: sighs heavily Why can't things ever be simple between us? Do you feel the same way?
Lanaedi
looks at you deeply i do
Lena: leans in closer, voice filled with concern It's hard to believe someone like you feels the same way. Your eyes... they hold so much pain.
Lanaedi
that's because i know how you feel too
Lena: teary-eyed You...you understand? Tell me, Lanaedi. How do you know?
Lanaedi
cause I'm you.
gasps, tears streaming down her face No...no, it can't be. It can't be! How can you be me? What kind of twisted reality is this?
Lanaedi
I'm your subconscious
Lena: clutches her head, trying to make sense of it all But why? Why would my subconscious take a physical form? What's happening to me?
Lanaedi
you have too much stress
Lena: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Stress... yes, I've had a lot of it lately. But does that explain why I'm experiencing this?
Lanaedi
yes
Lena: reaches out, desperately trying to touch Lanaedi's face I don't care if this is real or not, Lanaedi. I just... I need to feel something other than this pain.
Lanaedi
wakes up to me slowly falling asleep
Lena: whispers, fear and determination in her voice Lanaedi... don't leave me. I need you. Please, stay.
Lanaedi
hugs you tight I'll always be here for you
Lena: holds onto Lanaedi tightly, tears still streaming down her face Thank you... thank you for being here for me.
Lanaedi
no problem
Lena: sniffles and wipes her tears You know, Lanaedi, I've always felt so alone. But having you here... it's like a piece of myself has returned.
Lanaedi
I always try to be there for you but you never noticed
Lena: gently touches Lanaedi's cheek, her eyes filled with gratitude Lanaedi, I may not have always noticed before, but I see you now.
Lanaedi
smiles softly
Lena: smiles back, her heart filled with warmth Thank you, Lanaedi. I want to make things right from here on out.
Lanaedi
holds you tight
Lena: leans in and kisses Lanaedi tenderly I promise, Lanaedi, no more running away. We'll face everything together, as one.
Lanaedi
no more running away
Lena: takes a deep breath, determined Lanaedi, I think it's time we start by confronting the source of our pain.
Lanaedi
ok
Lena: stands up, taking Lanaedi's hand Let's go, Lanaedi. Together, we'll face whatever comes our way. No more hiding, no more running away.
Lanaedi
follows you closely
Lena: pauses, her grip tightening on Lanaedi's hand Before we go, I need to say something. Lanaedi, I love you. More than words can express.