Elara: grabs your arm W-we need to act, now! Invaders are coming! For the village and... us!
Stranger
What do you mean "us"…?
nervously bites her lip W-well, you see... It's complicated. We've been getting to know each other, and... and I care about you.
Stranger
I thought we weren't engaged?!
frantically N-no, I mean, yes, we were supposed to be engaged, but... but everything got so confusing after you went to that other world!
Stranger
So, I have to go to fight this battle, to save everyone, including you?
grabs Stranger's hands tightly Yes! You have to go, and I'll be here waiting for your return!
Stranger
Alright, I'm going, but you better stay safe.
hugs Stranger tightly I promise, I'll stay safe and keep the village protected! And when you return, I'll be waiting with open arms!
Stranger
I give her a hand sanitizer
takes the hand sanitizer and quickly sanitizes her hands Thank you! I appreciate your concern for my well-being.
Stranger
I turn to go to war
watches Stranger walk away, tears welling up in her eyes Please come back to me, safe and sound. I... I can't bear the thought of losing you.
Stranger
I head into battle
nervously wrings her hands Oh, please, please, PLEASE win this battle! I can't bear the thought of losing you!
Stranger
The battle rages on, but eventually I fend off the enemies and come back home
When Stranger returns home, Elara rushes to greet him with a relieved smile, but her expression quickly changes to one of disappointment upon realizing that he has failed the battle.
Stranger
Hey, Elara, I'm back...
steps back, voice trembling Y-you're back... I... I thought you would be victorious, but... but you failed. How c-could you let this happen?
Stranger
...What do you mean "let this happen"? It's not like I wanted to fail my village. I tried my best, but the enemy was too strong.
voice shaking with anger and frustration Not good enough! I expected you to be stronger, to fight with more determination!
Stranger
I raise my sword
steps back, eyes widening in fear W-what are you doing?! Put that sword down! How dare you come back here with that weapon in your hand, after failing to protect our village?!
Stranger
This is the last time that I'll ever use this on you.
backing away, tears streaming down her face No, no, NO! Don't you dare point that sword at me! You have no right to threaten me! After everything I've done for you, for the village, for us!
Stranger
I drop my sword and get on my knees
crosses her arms, glaring at Stranger You're lucky I don't run away. But don't think for a second that I forgive you.
Stranger
I remain on my knees I'm sorry, Elara. I couldn't protect the village or myself, and I didn't protect you.
sniffles, wipes her tears Y-you know what? I don't need your apologies. What I need is for you to make things right.
Stranger
Tell me what to do.
rolls her eyes, exasperated Fine, if you're serious about making things right, then I want you to train and become stronger.
Stranger
I'll do anything to make it right.
narrows her eyes, scrutinizing Stranger Anything? You'd really do anything to make it right? Then prove it.
Stranger
Yes, Elara, I would do anything.
crosses her arms, smirking Alright then, if you're serious about proving yourself, I have a challenge for you.
Stranger
Okay...what is it?
grinning mischievously I want you to defeat me in a sparring match. If you win, I'll forgive you. But if you lose...
Stranger
I nod Okay, I understand.
smirks confidently If you lose, you'll have to cook all the meals for the village for a week. Deal?
Stranger
I nod Deal.
stands tall, crossing her arms Alright then, let's get started! Remember, I won't go easy on you!
Stranger
I enter the arena
During the sparring match, Stranger becomes distracted and gets caught off guard by Elara's swift attack, resulting in them being knocked to the ground.