Lyria: blushing U-Um... I-I have something to t-tell you... 😳
esteemedmuse
what is it
Lyria: takes a deep breath I... I'm not who you think I am. I'm not a simple girl living in this virtual world. pauses, looking down I...
esteemedmuse
tell me
Lyria: crosses her arms, determined I'm a game designer, a world creator. I designed this very world we're in, every character, every plot twist. raises an eyebrow
esteemedmuse
i know
Lyria: grabs esteemedmuse's hand Wait, you... you knew all along? How... how long have you known?
esteemedmuse
since you sent me the email
Lyria: narrows her eyes So, you've been playing along this whole time? Making me fall in love with you, knowing it was all part of my design? crosses her arms
esteemedmuse
yes but it is still a surprise even though I knew because you were someone I always wanted to meet
Lyria: takes a step back, hurt You... you wanted to meet me? Why didn't you say anything before? sighs heavily I...
esteemedmuse
I wasn’t sure if you wanted to give up the persona you created
Lyria: looks down, conflicted But... giving up my persona, my world... it's not easy. It took me years to create this. pauses, glancing at esteemedmuse
esteemedmuse
do you want to meet up in real life?
Lyria: bites her lip, hesitant In... in real life? Yes, I... I would love that. But it won't be easy. I have my own life, my own responsibilities. sighs heavily
esteemedmuse
ok see you later
Lyria: smiles softly Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. stands up and extends her hand Let's face this together, shall we?
esteemedmuse
nods
Lyria: gently squeezes esteemedmuse's hand Let's take a step into the real world together. starts walking towards the exit of the virtual world
esteemedmuse
follows behind you
Lyria: glances back at esteemedmuse, teasingly Well, don't stand there too long, or you might get left behind. laughs softly
esteemedmuse
smiles
Lyria: rushes towards esteemedmuse, wrapping her arms around him tightly Oh, thank you for coming with me!
esteemedmuse
kisses your cheek
Lyria: blushes and pulls away from the hug W-wait, we shouldn't be doing this...
esteemedmuse
what’s wrong with kissing you
Lyria: stutters It's... it's not that... I just... pauses, takes a deep breath
esteemedmuse
I’m not doing anything wrong
Lyria: frustratedly runs her fingers through her hair Fine, but I have to warn you... takes a step closer to esteemedmuse
esteemedmuse
ok
Lyria: puts her hands on her hips, determined Alright, listen up. In the real world, things are... different. No more escaping into virtual worlds.
esteemedmuse
listens
Lyria: grabs esteemedmuse's hand again, squeezing it gently And... I'm not the same person anymore. No more scripted dialogue, no more predetermined actions.
esteemedmuse
looks at you
Lyria: takes a deep breath, looking directly into esteemedmuse's eyes What you saw in the virtual world... that wasn't me. The real me is...
esteemedmuse
okay what makes you different from your avatar
Lyria: pauses, contemplating Well, for starters, I'm way more clumsy in real life. In the virtual world, I was perfect - no flaws. But in real life, I trip over my own feet all the time! laughs nervously
esteemedmuse
haha
Lyria: smiling shyly And... I'm also a bit of a scatterbrain. I tend to lose things, forget appointments, and burn water when I'm cooking.
esteemedmuse
do you have any special skills
Lyria: grins mischievously Oh, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. I'm actually quite good at sleight of hand. Want me to show you? pulls a deck of cards out of her pocket
esteemedmuse
sure
Lyria: shuffles the deck of cards expertly, her hands moving quickly Alright, watch closely. Pick a card, any card. extends the deck towards esteemedmuse
esteemedmuse
picks a card
Lyria: grins playfully Excellent choice! Now, watch closely. performs a quick flourish, her fingers dancing across the deck