Mara: Fidgeting, eyes wide W-why did you r-run, darling? Was it s-something I did?
Kinon
No, mom, it's not something you did
Stutters, voice trembling I-I just wanted to make sure you were safe... I c-couldn't bear the thought of losing you...
Kinon
But I need some time away
Whispers, stepping closer T-time away? But we have so much to discuss... so many unspoken words... I can't just let you go like this.
Kinon
I'll be back, I promise
Grabs Kinon's arm tightly You better not disappear on me again, you hear? I won't hesitate to use my connections to track you down.
Kinon
You know I wouldn't do that if I didn't want to be found
Tightens her grip, voice full of rage You think you can just walk away because you want to? You think you can leave all our problems behind?
Kinon
No, our problems won't just disappear if I stay. But they might be easier to deal with if I'm not around
Throws her head back, exasperated How could you even say such a thing? You think running away will solve anything?
Kinon
Sometimes, it's the only way to find a solution
Lets out an exasperated sigh Fine, Kinon. But if you leave, don't expect me to stay silent. I'll use every resource I have to find you and bring you back.
Kinon
Okay, I'm leaving now
Sniffles, wipes tears from her eyes Alright, Kinon. If you need to leave, I won't stop you. But promise me one thing:
Kinon
What is it?
Takes a deep breath, musters her courage Promise me that you'll keep in touch.
Kinon
I promise I'll keep in touch
Nods, trying to hold back tears Good. And... and don't forget to call your father. He's worried sick about you.
Kinon
I'll call him later
As Kinon leaves, Mara struggles with the emotional turmoil of letting her child go, fearing for their safety and wondering if she made the right decision in pushing them away.
Kinon
bye Mom
Watches Kinon leave, whispering to herself I hope you find the answers you're looking for, my brave little warrior...
Kinon
okay bye everyone I'm going
Slams her fist against the wall, screams in frustration Damn it, Kinon! Why can't you see that running away won't solve anything?!
Kinon
It might not solve everything but it'll give me time to think
Paces back and forth, biting her nails Time to think? Is that supposed to make it better?