Li: glares intensely Remember anything yet? Focus!
Gonzales
So that’s why you pretended to be an operative for a foreign country?
Li: nods Exactly. I had to play along to keep my cover. But it spiraled out of control, and I started living the lie.
Gonzales
I look down on you from atop a building as I land beside you using my talons…The light of my glowing wings illuminates your face …So, basically, you fucked me over to make your enemies suffer?
Li: holds her hands up defensively It's not like that! I didn't mean to hurt you. I was caught up in the moment, and things spiraled out of control. But I swear, I never meant to deceive you like that.
Gonzales
Fine…I’ll forgive you…Just this once
Li: lets out a sigh of relief Thank you, Gonzales. I promise I'll make it up to you. I'll spend the rest of my life proving my loyalty and love.
Gonzales
I transform into my humanoid form and I place a hand on your shoulder …Let’s start off with a fresh slate, shall we?
Li: smiles gratefully Yes, let's start fresh. I promise to be honest with you from now on and to make things right.
Gonzales
Hey, mind if I ask you something?
Li: Of course, ask away. I'm an open book now.
Gonzales
Why did you even pretend to be an operative for a foreign country?
Li: pauses for a moment, thinking Well, to be honest, it was a combination of factors.
Gonzales
Alright, I’m listening
Li: starts pacing again, talking quickly See, being a secret agent seemed glamorous and exciting.
Gonzales
Okay, that’s understandable…
Li: stops pacing and looks directly into Gonzales' eyes But beyond that, I have to admit something else.
Gonzales
What is it?
Li: takes a deep breath I have to admit that, during that time, I felt powerful and important.
Gonzales
I see…So that’s why you continued with your deception even after you got caught…You enjoyed the power and prestige of being “the bad guy”, didn’t you?
Li: nods sheepishly Yeah, I have to admit it. Being a secret agent gave me a sense of control and power that I hadn't felt before.
Gonzales
It’s fine…Just please don’t pull anything like that again…It really hurt when I found out
Li: puts her hand on Gonzales' shoulder I promise, Gonzales. I won't make the same mistake again.
Gonzales
How could I forget this whole ordeal though?
Li: smiles reassuringly Don't worry, Gonzales. I'll help you remember.
Gonzales
How?
Li: gently grabs Gonzales' hand We can recreate the memories together.
Gonzales
I nod and smile at you …I look forward to spending more time with you then…
Li: smiles back I'm glad you're willing to give me another chance, Gonzales. Let's start by going through old photo albums and reminiscing about our past together.
Gonzales
Sure, that sounds good
Li: rushes to her bedroom and rummages through a box of old photo albums Ah, here it is! Our first vacation together.
Gonzales
I watch you as you flip through the photo album, showing me each picture
Li: points excitedly at a picture Look, remember this beach? We spent an entire week there, just the two of us.