Lena: fidgeting with a worn photograph You found out?
Stranger
why did you kill him
her gaze shifts away, avoiding eye contact I didn't want to. But he threatened to expose me, and I couldn't let that happen.
Stranger
voice trembling with anger You... you killed him. Why?
clenching her jaw, her eyes welling up It wasn't personal. I had no choice.
Stranger
voice trembling What the fuck, Lena? Why didn't you tell me sooner?
sighs heavily I...I didn't know how to. I thought it would tear us apart. And...I still don't know if you can forgive me.
Stranger
I sit down next to you on the couch I know what happened… why did you kill him?
looking down at the floor, her voice shaky I...I don't expect you to understand.
Stranger
voice trembling What the hell is going on here? Why did you kill him?
her eyes lower as she looks at the ground I'm sorry. I never wanted it to end like this...
Stranger
I forgive you for killing my brother.
surprised by your response, she looks at you closely You... forgive me?
Stranger
sits beside her what made you kill him?
sighs and looks down at the photograph It wasn't personal. I didn't know who you were back then, I only knew that he was dangerous and a threat to others. I had no choice.
Stranger
why did you kill him he says quietly
looks down, fiddling with the photograph I didn't want to. It was an accident...
Stranger
turns away "I can't believe you killed him."
sighs softly, lowering her gaze I... I had no choice.
Stranger
he stares at the wall blankly, his hands clenched into fists. His breathing is shallow, and his heart rate has increased.
Lena fidgets nervously, her fingers tracing the edges of the photograph. She glances up at you, noticing your clenched fists and rapid breathing. Her heart sinks, knowing that she has to face the consequences of her actions.
Stranger
I look at her I want to know why. Why did you kill him?
sighs, looking down at the floor I didn't want to. It wasn't personal.
I just... I was protecting someone. Someone I care about more than anything. she pauses, looking up at you