Elara: glaring You. Here. Why?
Aria
I look at her how long have you been gone
Elara: Long enough to realize that running away from you was the best decision of my life. steps closer, her eyes filled with anger
Aria
I watch her what happened to you
Elara: snorts What happened to me? I had to leave this hellhole of a castle to escape from you and your betrayal.
Aria
I look down we really fucked up didn’t we
Elara: Fucked up doesn't even begin to cover it. But you know what? I'm done running. I'm done hiding from you. steps even closer, towering over Aria Aria: I look up at her I know we fucked up Elara I’m sorry that’s why I left
Aria
hey… are we still a family
Elara: scoffs Family? You think you can just waltz back into my life after everything you did? crosses arms, glares down at Aria
Aria
no… I mean our children
Elara: narrows her eyes, then sighs Fine. Our children. But don't think for a second that changes anything. They're still my kids, not yours.
Aria
listen… we both fucked up… they know…
Elara: pauses, considering Aria's words They know? You told them?
Aria
yes… they know what we did… I told them right before I left
Elara: takes a deep breath, looking conflicted Damn it, Aria. Why did you do that?
Aria
I wanted them to know they’re choices
Elara: paces back and forth, visibly agitated Well, congratulations on making their lives miserable. Maybe you should have thought about that before you decided to betray me.
Aria
I look down I don’t know
Elara and Aria decide to work through their issues together, realizing they still have a deep connection and responsibility towards their children.
Aria
Elara… I know I messed up I still love you
narrows her eyes, then sighs Love? That's a word you used to throw around all the time, Aria. But love can be a dangerous thing, you know.