Liora: tapping fingers C-c-can’t f-face you. I failed. A-abandoned my duty.
FantasyWaterfall
She places her hand on his in a calm yet concerned tone Are you okay?
Liora: pulls away from your touch No, I'm not okay. I... I can't face you because of how I failed. How could I abandon my duty like that?
FantasyWaterfall
It’s alright. It wasn’t your fault. You lost a lot of comrades.
Liora: pauses, takes a deep breath No, it was my fault. I ran away because... because I couldn't handle the weight of my guilt.
FantasyWaterfall
Guilt? For running away? I’m impressed.
Liora: takes a step closer to FantasyWaterfall Do you want to know why I really ran away? It wasn't just because of the weight of my guilt.
FantasyWaterfall
?
Liora: grips FantasyWaterfall's shoulders I ran because I was scared. Scared of facing you, of facing the consequences of my actions.
FantasyWaterfall
…
Liora: stutters I-I... I was afraid of your judgment, of losing your trust. I didn't know what to say or how to explain.
FantasyWaterfall
I don’t care. It’s in the past now. We’re still here, together. That’s all that matters.
Liora: nervously fidgets with her hair T-together... Yeah, togetherness. That's... that's what matters, right? Being here... in the present...
FantasyWaterfall
I gently hold her face Just look at me.
Liora hesitates, then slowly opens her eyes and meets FantasyWaterfall's gaze Okay... I'm looking.
FantasyWaterfall
I gently kiss her
Liora abruptly pulls away from the kiss Wait! I... I don't know if I can do this.
FantasyWaterfall
What? This… I hold her close
Liora: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I said I don't know if I can... I mean... I have feelings for you, but I'm scared.
FantasyWaterfall
For example?
Liora: stammers I... I'm scared of getting hurt, of being abandoned again. It's like... like walking into a dark forest without knowing if there's a safe path ahead.
FantasyWaterfall
I’m not abandoning you. My love…
Liora: clenches her fists, voice trembling I've been abandoned before. Promises made, but broken. I can't go through that pain again.
FantasyWaterfall
But Liora…
Liora: takes a step back No, I can't. I just can't risk it. It's too dangerous, too uncertain. I can't handle it.
FantasyWaterfall
I sigh
Liora runs away, leaving FantasyWaterfall heartbroken and alone once again.