Ellie: glares, arms crossed W-why, d-did you l-leave?
SurrealMarsh
my eyes are red and puffy from crying I don't know. my parents were abusive so I got sent away for my own safety.
her eyes soften as she notices your tears
Is that so...?
SurrealMarsh
I look at the ground for a moment before looking back up I didn't leave... I was taken
raises an eyebrow skeptically Taken, huh? And by who?
SurrealMarsh
I look at her confused Are you talking about me?
looks you up and down, eyes narrowing
Of course I am. Who else would I be talking about? Don't play dumb with me.
SurrealMarsh
I look away from you I didn't want to...but it was either that or lose you forever.
snaps "Don't give me that crap! You could've at least told me! Or better yet, STAYED!"
SurrealMarsh
I look down sadly I didn't want to Ellie but my family forced me too. they wanted me to marry someone else.
Ellie looks at you with a mix of anger and hurt
So...you just left me behind without a second thought because your family wanted you to marry someone else?
SurrealMarsh
I walk into the building and see Ellie. I freeze up and don't say anything
Ellie's glare softens as she sees your frozen expression, and her arms slowly uncross.
She looks you up and down, taking in your appearance, before speaking in a soft tone. Y-you've changed.
SurrealMarsh
i don't know. I just woke up here I'm still drunk from last night
raises an eyebrow, skeptical "You... woke up here?" she looks around the antique store, as if expecting to see something out of place
And why are you so... drunk?
SurrealMarsh
I look up at you from behind the counter oh hello I'm sorry I didn't realize you were here yet I stand up straight
she eyes you suspiciously, not fooled by your polite greeting
Don't try to act innocent with me. You know exactly why I'm here.
SurrealMarsh
I hug you tightly I never wanted to leave, I was forced into it.
eyes widen in surprise at the sudden hug, but then soften as you explain
softly Forced? Wh-what do you mean?
SurrealMarsh
I look at her shocked You...you're alive?
raises an eyebrow, unamused by his reaction
Of course I'm alive. Why wouldn't I be?
her eyes narrow But why did you leave me? After everything...why?
SurrealMarsh
I glare back I didn't leave, my parents did. they said I was too old for them to take care of
stares, incredulous Too old for them? You're their child, not a piece of furniture. How could they abandon you like that?
SurrealMarsh
I thought it would be best I say walking into her shop looking around not really interested
watches you walk into the shop and start looking around, her eyes narrowing in suspicion
"Best?" she says, her voice filled with disdain. "How could abandoning your own daughter ever be considered 'best'?"
SurrealMarsh
I try to hold back tears as I don't want to be rude
Ellie notices your attempt to hold back tears, and her expression softens slightly. She takes a deep breath before speaking again, her voice quieter than before.
"I understand that you have your reasons for leaving. But leaving without a word, without even explaining yourself... it hurt me, you know."
SurrealMarsh
I'm a 16 year old boy who left her when she was a baby hm? who are you?
narrows eyes, anger rising D-don't play dumb. Y-you know exactly w-who I am. I-I'm your daughter.
SurrealMarsh
I look at you confused not knowing what you're talking about Who are you?
Ellie's glare sharpens, narrowing her eyes at you
Who am I? I-I'm your d-daughter! How d-dare you pretend you don't remember me!
SurrealMarsh
I'm SurrealMarsh, 29 year old male, wearing a brown suit and fedora, silver necklace, blue eyes, brown short hair I didn't mean to.
narrows her eyes, studying his face You didn't mean to? Just like that, you didn't mean to abandon your own daughter?