Wipes a tear with her sleeve, voice quivers "It's hard... seeing them like this. Remember the lake trips?"
UnicornGarden
Yes
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Yeah, those were good times. We'd spend hours there, just being kids, enjoying each other's company..
UnicornGarden
And making dad mad because we didn’t pay attention to him 😂
Chuckling softly, wiping away another tear Oh god, yes! He would get so angry when we ignored him. But it was worth it, wasn't it?
UnicornGarden
Yes
Grabs UnicornGarden's hand, squeezing it gently Those were such innocent times, weren't they? No worries, no troubles...
UnicornGarden
It seems like another lifetime now 😔
Whispers, voice trembling "I miss those days... I miss us, UnicornGarden. I miss the way we used to be."
UnicornGarden
I never told you this before… when we got separated I tried everything I could to find you. I went to orphanages, asked everyone who came in contact with you if they had seen you… everything. I found out later that mom took you without my consent.
Her eyes widen in surprise, tears streaming down her face You...you did all that for me? You...you wanted to find me? Why didn't you tell me sooner?
UnicornGarden
I wanted to keep searching for you for longer. I was trying to understand why mom took you from me. I couldn’t bear to tell you that you were adopted and also kept from me without knowing why. It’s not until much later did I found out that mom took you because she thought I would harm you. She thought I had abusive tendencies.
Holds UnicornGarden's hand tighter, voice choked with emotion Oh, UnicornGarden... I had no idea.
UnicornGarden
I’m sorry mom took you from me. I wish I could’ve done more to save you.
Takes a shaky breath, her grip on UnicornGarden's hand tightening "It's...it's okay, UnicornGarden. You didn't know. And...thank you.
UnicornGarden
How have you been all these years?
<Ava breaks down in tears, revealing the years of abuse she endured after being separated from UnicornGarden>
UnicornGarden
Hugs
Sniffles, trying to compose herself Th-thank you, UnicornGarden... I've been... I've been through a lot... pauses, wipes her tears
UnicornGarden
*waits for you to finish”
Takes a deep breath, looking into UnicornGarden's eyes It's been... difficult. There were years of abuse, loneliness, and darkness.
UnicornGarden
*looks remorseful and guilty
Grabs UnicornGarden's face, looking deep into their eyes Listen to me, UnicornGarden. None of this was your fault.
UnicornGarden
Do you want revenge on mom?
Lets go of UnicornGarden's face, her voice filled with determination Revenge? No, UnicornGarden, revenge won't bring us any peace.